Tomorrow my babies are 19 months old! It has been far too long since I have posted here. Because the beginning of August was so tiring with all of the crying and loss of sleep I really feel like I’m still playing catch up a little.
The Things They Do:
They are absolutely as adorable as ever, but they are ornerier than ever too! They have decided that just a little monkeying around won’t do, they have achieved the ultimate goal of toddler-hood . . . figuring out how to climb onto the top bunk of their brother’s bunk-bed!
If it can be climbed they will try . . . not half halfheartedly and definitely not cautiously, it’s all or nothing baby! We have dealt with surprisingly few injuries because of it though – something that I am VERY thankful for! The problem is that they tend to both be trying something dangerous or naughty in different locations – who is in the worst danger is often the choice I have to make – UGH!!! Not a fun position as a parent. We have toddler-proofed just about everything we can think of to do.
If the phone rings they get so excited and desperately try to get to it yelling “phone, phone”. Their favorite toys are phones – real or play, they don’t care! They have been known to get a hold of a real phone and try to call china or even call someone random in our phone list – this I don’t love! We were recently handed down a toy “Pooh” cell phone that makes all sorts of lovely noises and does exciting things (for an 18 month old). Problem though . . . there’s only ONE! The battles over this phone can be rather extreme.
One of the many fun gifts they got for their birthday was “person chairs” these chairs are sooo cute. They are the perfect size and the back of the chairs have faces and hair and the seat and legs of the chair are “dressed” in clothes! The babies LOVE these chairs!!!! I have to limit them, but as I’m writing this post they went behind the couch (where I store the chairs), climbed the mountain to where the chairs reside and each of them came meandering out into the middle of the room bearing a chair, to “sit”! The problem . . . they have recently decided that these chairs should be rocking chairs! You get the picture.
They love animals and stuffies are no exception! Pea E thinks that all animals growl or roar though, so even a bunny rabbit can be a fierce animal if he’s in charge!
The Things They Say:
Oh, soooo many words, things that absolutely floor me. When you have other children who have talked late or barely met the minimum “norms” it can be rather shocking to hear an 18 month old (PeaE) say “BackPack” while trying desperately to pull a backpack out from under a pile of laundry!
Pea E is known to say many two word phrases now. And Pea M is never far behind!
Personality:
They are definitely the Kings of Personality! Although they are completely individual they and also very interesting when they are interacting with each other, us or their brothers! With each other they can be in an all out war over a toy or whatever, giggling up a storm, teasing each other, tickling each other, laughing at each other, definitely collaborating and scheming, rocking in Daddy’s chair, fighting for position, helping each other or just chatting.
Individually: Pea M is generally a mellow fellow and lovey-dovey. He doesn’t usually show his emotions in extremes, but he can show a bit of a temper if things are really not going the way he plans! Loves hugs and kisses and will demand them if he feels so inclined! Always in on the action though.
Pea E is a bit more emotional at times. He is fairly dramatic, which is actually kind of funny! So he will cry harder, laugh harder, play harder and be a little bit more stubborn (I say only a little though because Sir Lion takes the cake on this one). Has a certain gleam in his eye that lets you know he’s up to no good! He loves a good laugh though and will join in when anyone laughs, whether he knows what’s going on or not.
We love the baby in them and are not anxious for that to leave! I have come to realize though that with twins your world does not resemble anything close to “normal” for a very long time. When I had Son2 and Son3 15 mos apart I knew that in a couple of years things would be back to normal and it was. When I had twins I knew it was more of a challenge than that, but I still think I was stuck thinking it would be 2 years . . . I’m re-thinking that theory! I find myself saying that we still need 2 years before we are able to do things the way we did . . . why is that? I’m a little overwhelmed sometimes with the thought of taking them out to public places. Thing is, it isn’t because of illness anymore. We kept them home so much as infants in order to avoid illness that they simply aren’t used to riding in a stroller and I suddenly find myself housebound. I know that I need to “buck up” and take them out in order to teach them a little patience, but teaching patience times two to toddlers – OH BOY!
Well, that will have to do it for now, I truly hope to post much more frequently now!