Twenty-one
months is here already! We met a friend's baby this month and it
reminds you of how quickly they grow! Parenthood brings so many
bittersweet feelings- bitter how fast they change and grow, yet so
sweet to watch and be a part of.
Stats/Doctor visits: Poor
Lucy had a left ear infection and then a couple weeks later had
croup. We actually took her to the ER on a Sunday because a nurse
said we should get her checked out after listening to her breathing
on the phone, but thankfully she was okay and getting steroids right
away helped quickly. Ellory had a tough cold for about two weeks as
well. Considering those things, they handled it well!
Teeth: No
new teeth- just waiting on two year molars for both.
Feeding: Their
appetites were a little lessened this month with colds/sickness, but
overall they are still good eaters. The physical arrangement of
eating has been a bit of a struggle, as we got rid of the high chairs
because they didn't like sitting in them anymore, but they only sat
at the little table for a short while before wanting to be by us, so
now they not only want to sit at the big table by us, but that means
they sometimes want to sit on our laps too. Not ideal, but oh well I
suppose. I know we'll miss it when they are older and never want to
sit on our laps anymore. We basically eat all our meals crowded
around our kitchen island, because it's so much easier to sweep/wipe
up the hard kitchen floor vs. the rug under our dining room table.
Both girls really loved pears and yogurt this month, and Lucy
especially enjoyed Thanksgiving turkey. They also started taking a
chewable gummy vitamin (instead of the gross brown liquid), and they
both love it.
Diapers/Clothes: Ellory
just switched to wearing a 5 diaper at night because she was leaking
out, but other than that they are still wearing 4s. Wearing 24
month/2T clothes.
Sleeping: They
sleep from about 8:30-8:30. Sometimes they take a bit to fall asleep
or wake up early, but are pretty good about staying content in their
cribs. They nap from 1-about 3-3:30. Love going to bed knowing we can
(probably) sleep through the night! They've both made me nervous with
a few attempts to climb out and praying they don't!
Words: It's
so fun hearing them say new words. Ellory learned baboon from a book
the other day and it was so funny. Ellory has started using two word
sentences. It's hard to not write comparatively between the two
sometimes, but I want to try hard to be sensitive to that and
describe each uniquely and in their own positive ways. Lucy doesn't
have as many words, but she is learning and communication is such a
fun thing to watch develop in both of them. Ellory gets upset
sometimes if we can't understand her or figure out what she wants.
Both are understanding so much and are so proud to follow directions
(when they want to, that is.)
Developments: Ellory
goes down the stairs by herself now (still hesitantly, but she'll do
it). Lucy loves to open and close doors (which makes Ellory mad when
she shuts her in or out). Lucy loves to rock and shush her babies.
They enjoy getting each others drinks and bringing them to the other.
Both do pretty well with leaving the Christmas tree/stockings alone.
Lucy's hair is really growing. Lucy always searches for Kley whenever
she wakes up and likes to identify facial features and belly buttons.
Ellory is pretty good at counting to 10. Usually Norah has her iPad
time when they are sleeping, but if they are ever awake, Ellory loves
to try to watch with her and Lucy is not interested at all. I think
we are all missing playing outside, as we've had some clingy/grumpy
nights lately. When we do get to go outside, they both love the pink
driving car, Ellory loves the lawn mower, and Lucy loves to try to
ride Norah's bike. They are both good with using silverware (though
Lucy is fairly messy), and do well with “knowing” our schedule
and routines. They both sometimes poop on the potty- Ellory isn't as
interested as she used to be; Lucy loves it. They both enjoy
Kindermusik class. Lucy loves to take her shoes off in the car and
her sleep sack off in her crib.
Favorites: Both-
Attempting to hit golf balls, Norah, Kley, pointing out puppies,
coloring, walks, milk, being chased, playing in the basement.
Lucy-
Grandpas (though we love all family!), emptying dishwasher, holding
hands, saying hi to people, dumping buckets out and mixing toys
together, mega bloks.
Ellory-
Grandmas (though we love all family!), reading books (huge
favorite!), animals, stuffed animals.
No one was cooperative for pictures today, so this is what we got. :)
