18 months

The girls had their 18-month check on Monday (a little late, I know...my darned knee surgery got in the way!)

Thing 1: 26 1/2 lbs, 32 inches
Thing 2: 24 1/2 lbs, 31 1/2 inches

Going by the appearance of their thighs/legs and their overall pudge, one would think the weight difference is at least 5 lbs. Plus, Daddy and I, and Nana all notice the weight difference when we carry each one. Either Thing 1's weight is all on her legs, or Thing 2 just keeps her weight elsewhere...hmmm.

after-christmas lull

I guess it's inevitable that there is a crash that happens after the excitement of all the gifts.

All I know is that Thing 1 is watching TV here. Other than that, I have no idea what is going on in her head.

Thing 2 takes a break from staring at the TV to be cute.

These two were always on the go the whole time!
(Thing 2 in cream, Thing 1 in brown)

Enjoying downtime with Cousin B.
(That's Thing 2 that is the recipient of Curious George's love.)

there were lots and lots of gifts

Thing 1 got a peak of the toy cell phone and started ripping the wrapper, while Thing 2 looks on.

Curious George assigns Daddy the task of assembly, while he plays with his new Transformers.

Being the good momma that I am, I inspect some of the merchandise. Thing 2 was impatiently waiting her turn.

Wouldn't you like to be caught by this cute little policewoman! (Thing 1)

Curious George bonds with Cousin C over the love of Legos.
(I'm sure Daddy is celebrating somewhere in the background. In a few short years, he will have an excuse to buy those huge Star Wars Legos.)

Merry Christmas!

To our friends and family, Merry Merry Christmas!

you know what they say about big feet

Last weekend while at the mall, Daddy and I decided that it's about time to get Curious George a new pair of shoes. While there, we decided to get the girls measured. Surprise, surprise, everyone's feet has gotten so long! I think Daddy thinks it abuse that the the kids (the girls especially) are using 3 half sizes too small.

Stride Rite didn't have a matching pair for the girls, so they had to order one from another store and it arrived today. So here they are modeling their new shoes. Why naked you ask? Well, the girls were wearing a full sleeper with feet, so I had to unzip them and then Thing 2 just had to take her clothes all off an Thing 1 followed suit, and then Curious George just had to join in on the fun.

"All aboard! Choo-chooo" - says Curious George

Curious George's feet went from 10 to size 11. He loved this shoe because it had his favorite color, orange.

Thing 1's feet grew from size 5W to between 6 - 6.5 regular. This shoe is size 6.5.

Thing 2 went from 5 to a full 6.5. Her feet is slightly longer than Thing 1, but much skinnier.

The girls' shoes look so much bigger to me that I'm worried it might trip them. I wanted to go to size 6, but the salesperson said if we get size 6, they may only get a month to a month and a half out of them. We wouldn't want that!

sometimes the twins have the best time on their own

Thing 2 on the left, Thing 1 on the right.

Teeth update: Thing 1's upper left molar is 1/2 out, and her the upper left is starting to poke through. The 2 lower molars are not far behind. All four of Thing 2's molars are also erupting.

Thing 1 now wears a pink enamel flower earring and Thing 2 wears a blue one (thanks Nana). With the color contrast, we're hoping Curious George would now be able to tell them apart (though it's difficult at times, since their hair is so long they cover their ears).

santa left the kids some big things

This is what we found the minute we drove home after seeing Santa at the mall. Santa dropped off a power wheels (a "green jeep with a shovel"). Curious George was beside himself.


It didn't really take him long to master the steering, though he needed help every now and then when he got stuck. The jeep needed weight on the passenger side. He has also since taken this baby out a few times in the backyard.

For the girls, Santa left a play kitchen. They got pretty busy inspecting everything. (Thing 2 is in the foreground.)

Thing 1 on the left, Thing 2 on the right.