16+ Months

Some updates,

1) the girls are down to one nap. they nap around noon after their 11PM lunch for about 1-2hrs. (still sleeping 7:30- 7:30 at night.) yippee, we can leave the house and not have to rush home for a 2nd nap.

2) they've gained weight! vienna is now about 17lbs 10oz and laurel at 19lbs 60z. Operation Plump It Up is working! in about 1 1/2 months, they've gained over 1lb. That's not bad, considering the average toddler will only gain 4-6lbs in their second year. momma's thrilled and is hoping for at least 6-7lbs by their 2nd bday (in 8 months).

3) they're becoming best buddies. when we spend individual time with them away, they look for each other. during one of my and laurel's starbucks run, vienna kept asking for us; and eric had to walk her around the whole house to show her we werent home. very sweet.

4) they're becoming social beings. they're learning to share, take turns, say/sign please and thank you. of course, there's still lots of toy snatching, down-right crankiness and jealously for attention. but overall, having a built-in playmate is kick-ass.

5) they both say 'momma' and 'da-da' AND mean it. melts my heart. vienna also says 'low-lel'. we're waiting for 'vienna' and 'maria' but three-syllable words are tricky.

Lastly, here are some videos of how far they've come (and smart they are!):