1 Year Old!

I know, I know, it has been way too long since my last updates. What can I say? Life with twins is busy. That being said, I really do need to be better about updating my blogs. So here is my update for our now 1 year olds!

Our tiny babies have now entered the realm of toddler hood. It is bitter sweet to think about. They are growing up so fast. Getting them up in the mornings is pure joy! They are so happy and ready to get moving. It is so much fun, that on the days their Daddy is home, it is often a race to see who gets to open their door to see them first.

Allison cracks me up! Many mornings she tries to play peak-a-boo through the headboard in her crib. Once that is done, she will flop her self around her crib trying to play her own little version of chase. Many times (in true Renee fashion) hitting her head on the solid parts of her crib. It never seems to hurt her, though. Sometimes this all takes a back seat to her pointing at the ground saying "that, that, that." What is she pointing at? Her baby doll, the one that started the night in her crib with her. Once given her baby back, she hugs and rocks it. She can even tell you where the baby's nose is. Alli is a walking pro. She took her first steps at 11 months old and never looked back. Now she enjoys trying to get Mommy and Daddy to chase her. She will walk up to us and put her arms up to be picked up then suddenly turn and run the other way. If we chase her and catch her (by either tickling her or picking her up) she squeals and giggles. She is into everything and loves to test her limits. When Mommy and Daddy tell her not to touch something she often smiles at us and touches whatever it is we told her not to. Often this makes Daddy crack up laughing, which does nothing but encourage her. He is working hard on not laughing at her, but I have to admit, its often difficult for me not to laugh as well.

Emmily is just as funny as her sister, but in her own right. As soon as she sees the bedroom door open she starts jumping on her trampoline (or mattress, as most people call it). Generally with a binki in her mouth and three on the floor right in front of her. She jumps and jumps until it is her turn to be picked up. During which time is takes brief breaks to point at various objects and saying "wa's dat." Once she gets her cuddles she will push back to point at Alli and say "sis'er" and wave to her. It's a sad affair when it comes time for a diaper change. Tears and screams the second she knows she is about to be put on the changing table. She just loves cuddles in the morning and could stay in my arms indefinitely, if allowed. She isn't walking just yet. Oh, she knows how to, and can do it with ease. She is just scared to let go. She will walk along the couch just barely running a finger along it. We have gotten her to take a few steps by putting her out in front of us, but after one or two turns she sits and crawls. In her own time, I'm sure. When she is told not to touch something she usually pulls her hand back and looks at us. She might try to touch it again, but will pull her hand back as soon as she hears us tell her not to. Sometimes if it is something she really, really wants to touch, she will cry when told no. Her favorite games are to be held upside down and tickled on her neck or thrown up (just a very little) in the air. She will just giggle and giggle as so as she anticipates the game coming on.

Both girls can sign "more" and "all done." Granted, they don't sign exactly the way most people who know sign language do, but we know what they are trying to say. They love to play peak-a-boo with clothes, blankets, towels, even their hands. They give kisses and hugs, though not always when asked. They can also tell you that a cow says "mmmmmoo," a duck says "uak uak," a snake says "tssss," and a lion says "grawr."

This year has been amazing and wonder-filled in so many ways. Oh sure, there have been a lot of tears along the way as we all adjust to life together. However, I can't remember having a faster or happier year.