I thought I'd jot down a quick post updating what the babies are doing/saying these days. I'm afraid that if I don't write it down now I will forget what age they did stuff!
We LOVE, LOVE, LOVE to read books!!! And I'm thinking I need to hide some in order to keep variety and sanity in the household. =) Ella in particular loves the books that have pictures of animals and I have to say what they are and what sounds they make. It's cute because she'll watch my lips the whole time watching to see how I say them and sound them out. When the story is over she'll pick it back up and sign "more" to me... over, and over, and over again. =) Buddy likes to just point to pictures and have me say what they are. He is far less persistent than Ella, being low key about it all. His favorite sign by far is the one for "dog". If he hears me say dog or he sees one on t.v., he starts slapping his leg over and over again (which is the sign for dog). And, of course, he's still equally (if not more) persistent in the light department. That boy wants every light in every house house on ALL THE TIME! Oh my moose.
Evan doesn't "talk" much, or at least to what I'm used to in comparison to Ella. He'll jibber jabber, but I don't really notice a lot of consistent "words" for items. He does like to hold up a fake phone or any object and hold it up to his head and say "I" or "uh" for hi. It's really cute. Ella will take the phone and hand it to me to talk to and then take it back and put it right up to her mouth and ramble on. And on.
As for Ella's words, she will say mama, dada (or daddy), toes (sounds like "doughs"), dog-dog, duck (minus the "ck" sound). Those are very consistent words. They are both great at signing "more" and "all done". I just love watching them understanding what I say and communicating back to me. It just amazes me at how much they understand at this age. Most times (if they choose to oblige) they'll go and get whatever item you ask for (i.e. books, blankie, pacifier, etc.).
They're doing pretty well with drinking from a sippy cup and can both hold their own bottles (which I'm trying to phase out). Ella pretty much wants to hold her own bottle all the time, but I'll still end up holding Buddy's most of the time, just out of laziness I think. =)
They enjoy going bye-bye and walking with their walker. Climbing into storage tubs is the newest and greatest activity around here. They love to climb in and out and even eat their snacks in there. I need to get another one because while one is in it the other one is patiently (as patient as babies can be) waiting for them to get out and switch. (Pictures are in previous post).
We're having lots of fun with these little ones! Their giggles and antics keep us very entertained. Unfortunately, the babies have picked up a cold from somewhere--- UGH! I have no idea (well, maybe one) where they picked it up. Still can't figure out why people bring their kids to functions when their kids are plainly sick! Makes me want to scream! I had hoped to squeeze in a couple of play dates this week, but looks like it'll have to be postponed until next week! I'm missing my friends! :(
A desk that my parents had at their house that my dad would use to work from home on. They were nice enough to lend it to me so I could have some fun! =)
An old end table that has now become close-by storage by my desk.
A great ribbon/embellishment storage shelf that I got at Michael's with my 60% off coupon!
My workspace.
And here's another work area (with an old kitchen table!) that houses a lot of my papers/embellishments. I have yet to label the drawers, but they are organized! =)
Ella and Evan playing with their new puzzle. They realize they need to go back on the puzzle, but not sure how to put back in exact spots yet... but they're tinkering around with it.
Quite proud of herself!
Such as the sliding glass door-- yum!
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