Accomplishments at 16 Months Old

Elias and Micah have accomplished quite a bit in May. Other than saying those few words and signs, they're talking among themselves more than ever. I love when Elias talks in his stern voice with Micah, as if he was lecturing Micah. It's too funny. As in my last entry, they are mastering the two shapes sorter toys. They have been using their forks a little bit earlier this month, and over the Memorial Day weekend, with lots encouragement, they've learned to feed themselves with a spoon (without flipping it over)!!!

I think they're still kind of tiny for their age, but they've sure grown since the last doctor visit at 15 months. Definitely taller and heavier! They have stopped nursing at 15 months and are not drinking 2 cups of whole milk/day. Now, between the two of them, they can finish a gallon in 4-5 days. If you do the math, that's 1.6 - 2 cups/day =)

They're so active now and between the two of them, I really can't let them out of my sight. And I seriously Micah has inherited my clumsiness. I know he's a baby, but he runs into things and getting hurt way more often than Elias.

Just yesterday, I FORGOT TO CLOSE THEIR BEDROOM DOOR YESTERDAY AFTER THEY WOKE UP FROM THEIR NAP, AND MICAH'S HAND GOT CAUGHT BETWEEN THE DOOR HINGES!!! Thankfully, he's alright. Actually, he didn't even cry for more than a minute, and then he was busy wiggling his way out of my arms to get into some other 'trouble.' His little hand was BRUISED. I was freaking out and obviously felt AWFUL. I'm glad he's fine though. Poor Micah :-( Bad mommy.

Shapes

The boys have been working really hard on their shapes for the past two weeks, and I'm proud to say that they can match all the shapes into the shape sorter really well by now. It's amazing watching them learn, struggle, and succeed!!! Good job boys!

*the card reader on the computer is not working at the moment, so until Preston fixes it, I can't post any new pictures.

16 months 2 weeks

It's so funny how many things seem to be happening overnight with the boys. One morning they wake up and feel heavier than last night when I put them down to bed. One minute they aren't talking and suddenly they're picking up all sort of words and signs. Elias can say more words than Micah, but either of them can say mama or dada. oh well, you can't force speech. I'm just happy to hear all kind of baby talk and proud to say that the boys are definitely bilingual! oh and they can sign a few words, and the best thing is, they modify a few thing to make the signs their own. haha~