Twin Tales ~ 6 Months

I CANNOT believe that Bernadette and Timothy have been here for 6 months! It seems like just yesterday they were born. They are really starting to get active now. I swear their goal in life is to roll off the blanket when it is on the floor. They are getting really proficient at eating real food now and are seeming to enjoy it too. The funny thing is when I wipe Timothy's face first and start moving towards Bernadette she starts blinking her eyes real fast in anticipation of getting her face wiped. Both babies are starting to sit alone for a few seconds at a time. Bernadette started this right around Christmas and Timothy a couple of weeks later. They still sort of get on their hands or forearms and knees sometimes, but no rocking yet. I think both are on the verge of getting teeth especially Timothy. His gums are super red and swollen and he has been chomping on his fingers even more than usual lately. Sleeping is going pretty good for the most part. I am doing just one feeding at night, but Timothy is still waking up at least one time in between and I have to go in and give him his pacifier. Bernadette sleeps like a champ and would probably sleep all night if it wasn't for Timothy. When he wakes up to eat she gets woken up too. They are still napping really well too. Now when we go down for naps or night time I just lay them in their cribs and walk away. YES!!! 95% of the time there is no crying either and when they do it is just for a little bit and then they are asleep!

We had their 6 month well check-up the other day and they are still doing great. Both are still in the 10-15 percentile but are growing and gaining weight on schedule and pretty much the same amount that Andrew did at that same age. Their doctor is really happy with their progress and is super happy (and I think a bit surprised) that I am still nursing only. They get to start meats and yogurt this month and biter biscuits and wagon wheels next month and cheerios the next.

P.S. Timothy just started saying "mama". Not calling me mama but he is really saying it. Bernadette has been babbaling dada-dada for a while too.

Here are their 6 month stats:
Bernadette:
Weight: 13 lbs 14 oz - 11 %
Height: 25 inches - 22 %
Head Circumference: 16.25 inches - 16%
Likes: Anything Andrew does, Bruce the dog, hoarding the toys, chewing on the pacifier and Timothy, the exesaucer and jumper and jewlery. She loves jewlery and will play with someone's necklace or ring forever.
Dislikes: Loud noises, being in the car seat, stroller or high chair too long

Timothy:
Weight: 15 lbs 6 oz - 12%
Height: 26 inches - 31%
Head Circumference: 17 inches - 31%
Likes: Andrew, Bruce the dog, chewing on cloth toys, his little bug toy, his taggy blanket, the exesaucer and jumper
Dislikes: Still hates having poopy diapers, waiting for Bernadette to have her turn eating the baby food.

This was a cute picture and when I took it both were laughing,

but Bernadette came out blurry. :(

Again they kept trying to escape

Bernadette kept straightening out and slumping down. You can see
her starting to do it here with her legs.

They are getting pretty tall!

Bernadette looking only a little scared here.

Timothy looks like he is up to something here.

Getting a bath in the sink times two. This was before I gave

Timothy his bath and was pouring water on him and as I picked him up

what do I find....a big old turd under his bottom. That's right, I had been

rinsing him with turdy water.....EEEWWW

Bernadette sitting on her own. For a few seconds at least.

Timothy balancing on his own with

Bernadette showing off on the side.