So, I know this a little overdue - as in like, a month. I actually started this post before their birthday even came around, and then I never posted it. So, here are the babies at 12 months old with official stats from our doctor visit on May 8th, as well as a glimpse of what they were up to!
Madilyn
Height: 29.88" (74%)
Weight: 20 lbs 14 oz (46%)
Head Circumference: 18.39" (89%)
*Loves to talk, and I'm sure can't wait to tell Mommy and Daddy everything that is on her mind soon!
*Occasionally, Madilyn will take a few steps on her own, but still doesn't stand up by herself usually nor does she just start walking on her own. But she does love to walk back and forth to us.
*Madilyn is very good at eating with her fingers, and we think she prefers that to being fed by us with a spoon. And, she's usually a fairly clean eater.
*Speaking of eating, she is NOT a fan of wearing a bib, and often tries to rip it off. Sometimes it's just not worth fighting over! (And it helps that she typically doesn't end up too messy anyway.
*Madilyn still loves to look at the pictures around the house and on the fridge. She loves to wave at them, and also loves to wave at people when we are out and about.
Carter
Height: 30.75" (78%)
Weight: 23 lbs 3 oz (55%)
Head Circumference: 18.74" (82%)
*He is walking all over the place! He has a lot more confidence now in the few weeks that he has been walking, but still needs something to pull up on to stand up and start.
*Carter loves to eat - but really likes it when we are feeding the food to him. He is still working on his ability to pinch the food and get it to his mouth, and I think once he gets that down, he'll really be chowing down on the finger foods.
Both
*The both love looking at (and chewing on) books. If you gave them the option of a toy or a book, the book would probably always be the winner.
*They are both not happy about diaper changes.
*Both have started showing signs that we might be ready for just one nap a day. We have done the one nap thing a few times - but it really depends on how they slept the night before, and what time (how early or late) they get up.
*They have both gotten pretty good about being around new people. We've taken them to church nursery several times, and usually they don't even notice when we leave! We've also had a few different play dates, and they've done really well and had lots of fun.
*Just a few weeks ago, the babies would be playing in the same area but not really notice the each other. (Well, unless someone had a toy the other one wanted). But, in the past two weeks or so, the babies have noticed each other and smile and laugh together. They often move from side to side of the gate while looking back at one another and laughing.
I'll be working on a few more updates this week to catch up on what I've missed! :)
