9 Months Already

Today we went in for our 9 month check-up…I'm still in disbelief that the girls will be turning one in less than three months.  It is so crazy how time flies.  It seems like just yesterday we were at the hospital…how can it already be October?

Happy Fall Y'all!!

A lot has happened in the past month!  The girls are getting into everything now…Abigail is a master at crawling...everywhere…and I mean everywhere!!  And Audrey is right behind her.  Baby proofing has been a big thing this month.  We have officially baby proofed the entire house…now I'm still a nervous wreck because of the hard wood floors but I know that God is going to see us through!!
The girls now jabber back and forth to one another and everyone we meet in their own language.  It is so cute…I love watching them interact.  They are learning new skills everyday.  We started feeding ourselves and we are trying to master the sippy cup, as of right now we hold the sippy cup and then throw it at each other or at the dogs.  Things are getting fun around here!!

Abigail Grace:

Likes:

You love anything that you can stick in your mouth!  Bows, toys, spoons, etc., they all go in the mouth!  You love puffs…the little cereal crisps made for babies.  You also love to eat yogurt drops.  You still love to laugh at the dogs when they play.  And the newest like this month is crawling.

Dislikes:

You hate to be away from me for very long…you are a mama's girl and I love it!  

You are on the move this month!  You've about given me a heart attack more times than I can count  because you are into EVERYTHING!  You are so funny!  As soon as I put you down in the nursery you make a mad dash for the door…you love to crawl!!  You are now more aware of your sister and you both are constantly bugging each other…taking each others toys, pacifiers, etc.  You always make me smile.  I love to listen to you giggle.  You still think everything is funny and you are my shadow…if I leave the room you think you need to go with me!  I love you more than words can express!  

Audrey:

Likes:

You LOVE your paci…and your sister's paci!!  It is going to be a difficult day when we have to put the pacifiers away.  You also love your sister!  You are constantly looking at her and watching her every move.  You also love to watch the dogs play.  You love books!  And you love it when I sing to you…especially the song…"All aboard the Choo-choo train."  

Dislikes:

You dislike getting your face wiped off after meals.  You hate prunes and peas still.  And you still don't like to do tummy time unless you are the one that initiates it.  

You are the funniest little girl!  You always have a big grin on your face and it has to be my most favorite of all of your expressions.  You are truly the sweetest little girl!  This month you have started to find your own independence.  You like to do things yourself without any help…like feeding yourself…it makes for an interesting clean up for sure!  You and your sister are quite a pair…you girls are always laughing.  I am so lucky to be your mama!!  

We love you to the moon and back!!  Everyday we thank God for blessing us with the greatest gifts on Earth…our girls!!

8 Months Young

This month has been SO MUCH FUN!  The girls are learning new things every day and I couldn't be more excited about what the future holds.  With each day that passes I am reminded how blessed I am to spend my days with these two sweet girls and it seems like time just flies!  

What's New?

Play time has become very interactive with these two.  They love to sit on the floor in the nursery and play with their toys.  They have figured out how to turn the pages of their books…their favorite one (I think) is The Very Hungry Caterpillar.  They love to "help" me read the books by poking at the holes in the book and trying to grab at the different pictures that they see.  Toy envy is still an issue this month and I am continuing to try and teach both girls that they can share…although most toys we have two of so it's really a "she has it and I want it" thing.  Let's be honest, it's mostly Abigail that likes to take Audrey's toys right out of her hand.  Thankfully Audrey isn't phased by Abby's attempts to swipe her toys…most of the time Audrey is quick to find something else to pick up and play with.  The girls are now experts at walking around in their cars…they go forward, backward, and side to side.  We have moved the coffee table out of the living room now so that these two can have plenty of room to roam.  Occasionally we have a traffic jam that either myself, Josh, or nana has to fix but other than that the girls will walk around having so much fun.  

Another new development...Abby is developing her crawling skills.  She can scoot, roll, and rock her way to just about anywhere she wants to go.  She is sure to be crawling very soon.  

Time to baby proof the house!!

I was so excited for fall because that meant I got to buy new clothes for the girls!  I can't believe that they are wearing 9 month clothes and some 12 month stuff.  

They are growing girls…and well dressed I might add.

We went to the zoo for the 3rd time this month.  We always have so much fun and this time the girls actually watched the animals.  It was fun to watch them look at the elephants and giraffes…after the giraffe exhibit they fell asleep and Josh and I got to enjoy a date day with sleeping babes.  It was great!  And we only had 2 people ask if we had twins…that's a record considering usually everyone we encounter asks about them.  I think twins are born local celebrities!

Abigail Grace:

Your Favorites:

Your lamb wubanub, your tub of blocks, tummy time, scooting and rolling around, your elephant, your toy phone, and keys.  Taking pictures!  Going for walks around the neighborhood.  You love to eat baby food…squash by far is still your favorite and of course good ole' stinky chicken…(chicken and veggies.)

Your Not-So-Favorites:

Peas are still on the short list of foods you do not care for.  Not getting a nap…you love to sleep.  

My sweet little girl, you are getting so big.  You are constantly learning new things and it amazes me!  I love when you give me sugars.  Your laugh is absolutely contagious.  You really are such a sweet heart and you are so happy all the time.  Every day you remind me with your sweet smile how lucky I am to be your mama.  I love you so much! 

Audrey Claire: 

Your Likes:  

Your wubanubs…both of them, your toes, cheetos, your bottle, playing with your sister, and loving on Daisy and Dixie.  Baths, blocks, and your toy phone.  You love wiggling to music and you love veggie chicken and squash baby food.  

Your Dislikes:

Being in your carseat for too long, 

peas, and tummy time.

You are the sweetest little thing!  You are full of laughs and you have tons of personality.  You love it when daddy and I give you sugars.  Everything is so funny…I love it.  You are truly a gift from God and your daddy and I are so blessed to call your our daughter.  We love you so much baby girl!

Happy 8 Months Sweet Loves!!  Mommy and Daddy love you!!

7 Months Old

Time Flies!  The girls are now 7 months old.  This month has been a month of milestones and can someone please tell me how to make time stop?!  

Both girls are in a size 3 diaper and are filling out 9 month clothes very well.  The outfits in the pictures above are size 12 month but they are big on them.  They are growing so fast!  

What's New?  The girls are sitting up on their own and both girls say "Mama" now.  Audrey said it first and I remember my heart melting the first time she looked me in the eyes and said "Mama".  My heart felt like it could burst with joy!  The love I feel for these two is indescribable.  I'm so proud to be their mama!  Soon after Audrey said "Mama" Abby picked up on it and started saying it too…literally within a few hours after Audrey said it.  

Audrey Claire:

Girl, you are a spunky little thing!!  You are always watching your sister and boy does your smile light up a room!  You are such a happy little girl!  You love to sit and play with your sister and you love to talk even if the only thing you say is "mama" over and over.  I couldn't be more proud.  When it's time to eat you get oh so excited!  You light up when you see me come in the room with your purple bottle.  And if I don't give it to you fast enough you definitely let me know about it!  You are such a cuddle bug!  I am constantly hugging you and grabbing those cute cheeks!  Your daddy and I are just smitten with you!

Your Favorites:  

Your caterpillar wubanub, your lady bug toy, your butterfly teether, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, Sheriff Callie, Dixie, Daisy, squash baby food, Cheetos, and Mum Mums.

Your Dislikes:

Carrots and Bananas, tummy time, and not having your paci!!  

Abby Grace:

You have got to be the happiest baby in the World!  And the silliest thing too!  You love to talk…especially while eating which makes for a lot of outfit changes for your mama!  You are always trying to wiggle yourself out of anywhere I put you…crawling is just around the corner for you.  You love to be held and are quite content with sitting on your quilt and playing with your sister.  Now that you have two bottom teeth you are constantly gnawing on your bottle!  Thank goodness I'm exclusively pumping now because I imagine that would hurt!  If ever I leave your sight you go into cry mode but the second I return you are good.  You are always reaching for me or daddy to pick you up and most of the time we can't help but scoop you up and love on you.  You are so loved!!!

Your Favorites:  

Your Elephant toys, your bracelet teether, Cheetos, Johnny Jump Up, your feet, and any kind of chicken baby food!  

Your Dislikes: 

Not being held, naps, and carrots

This picture captures the silliness that goes on most all the time between these two!!   

Happy 7 months my little sweet peas!!