18 months

Actually, at this point it is 19 months.  I can't believe summer is just about over...I feel like it just started.  We've kept busy and I will post pictures soon of what we've been up to.  We tried a couple of times to get some decent photos of these two at 18 months, but had no luck.  They never stop moving! 

Our biggest hurdle right now is that these two just aren't talking as much as they should be.  We had them evaluated and they will both be getting speech therapy once a week. Norah just barely qualified, but Rowan has more of a significant delay.  Rowan also qualified for developmental therapy once a week. I'm quite bummed by this, feeling like I am not doing enough or that I am taking the wrong approach.  We've struggled with Rowan from day one, so I know this will be a good and necessary step right now. 

A few things about Rowan:

• he was 25lbs 2oz; 33 inches (2ft 9inches) at his 18 month check up
• still refuses to eat any meat or cheese; thankfully he at least likes yogurt
• his favorites are pickles, goldfish, and most fruits
• still my sweet, generous, and cuddly little boy

 

 

And Norah:

• she was 26lbs 5oz; 34.5 inches (2ft 10.5 inches) -  this gal is going to be tall!
• loves to eat but is getting a bit pickier; as long as it has either peanut butter or ketchup on it...she will eat it!  She will pick fruit over any junk foods/cookies/carbs.
• she really likes to be outside exploring, climbing, and scraping up her knees
• most of the time she is quite happy and silly; only cries when she is over-tired or getting her face and hands washed...and when we go to the church nursery :)

15 months

We took the kids in a couple of weeks ago for their 15 month check up.  Norah woke up that day with a 102 fever so it was a good day to visit the pediatrician.  He tested her for strep which was thankfully negative.  It turned out to be an upper respiratory infection which she passed on to Rowan and Doug :( 


Rowan:

• was 23lbs and 2ft 8inches
• still a picky little eater; he loves his fruit, prunes, oatmeal, cereal and breads, but will very rarely try anything new;  he is still eating stage 3 meats/veggies
• still struggles with stranger/social/separation anxiety; this has become a huge challenge for us, but we are doing our best to keep trying and not feel defeated; we had a really good weekend having fun at the park (he got his first skinned knees and didn't even cry) and going out for breakfast...hopefully this is a turning point for him
• not talking a lot, but our doctor wasn't too concerned yet; he does intentionally say mama, dada, and occasionally bye-bye
• absolutely loves bath time and anything water
• the last few weeks we have been transitioning down to one nap; he sleeps through the night 7pm- 6am
• his favorite toys are his stackable cups and shape sorter
• has become very attached to what we refer to as his "silky bear" and his pacifier
• is so incredibly sweet and loves to give us hugs

nap head!

 

sick :(

 

 

 

 

 

Norah:

• was 24lbs and 2ft 9inches...she seriously looks like a giant next to Rowan even though she is only an inch taller
• getting to be a bit pickier with her food, but still doing a good job of eating all table food; really likes all fruits, cheese, and meat but not so much with the breads or veggies right now
• same as Rowan on the talking and sleeping
• her favorite toys are playing with the fish tank in Rowan's crib, the couch, books, mega blocks, and all the bath toys...just so long as she's not in the bath :)
• has become very attached to our old burp cloths, they are the perfect little blankies for her and she carries them all over the house
• has become quite the drama queen and will have a serious meltdown anytime we wipe her face, comb her hair, or change her diaper
• when she isn't melting down, she is a silly little girl who loves to be the center of attention; she is quite the daddy's girl

 

 

 



 my little trouble makers....

 

 

silly girl

 

This gal....

 



 

 

cracks me up all day long.

 

hard at work

 

look-alikes?

I'm finally starting to see some resemblances.  Do you?


Me...

 

 

and Doug...

 

okay, so I put this one in just because :)

one

 

No matter how well they napped and how many snacks I had in my bag, I've decided it is nearly impossible to get two 1-year-olds to cooperate for professional pictures.  Doug and I did our best, but we left quite tired and in need of a shower.  Despite Norah's bruise on her forehead and an unhappy little boy named Rowan,  I think they turned out okay.