The twins are ONE and today we are celebrating with our closest friends and family. It has been an amazing year; more challenging and rewarding than we ever expected.
We took the twins for their 12 month check up on Thursday. Here are their stats.
James:
Weight 17 lbs (5th percentile)
Height 29 inches (10th percentile)
Head Circumference (50th percentile)
Josie:
Weight 14.5 lbs (3rd percentile)
Height 27 inches (5th percentile)
Head Circumference (40th percentile)
Both James and Josie are small but they always have been so their Dr is not worried. Plus, their proportionally large heads mean that their bodies are focusing their nutrients on brain growth which is of course much more important than height and weight.
They also met and exceeded all the 12 month milestones. They can both say 4 words, use sign language to communicate 6 words, respond to our cues and use emotions and gestures to communicate their feelings. Physically they are right on track: crawling, pulling up to stand on furniture and standing unassisted. James is even taking a few steps. His record to date is 22 in a row!
When we think about their start as almost 4 and almost 5 pound babies it is amazing how far they have come. They are both so curious and eager to experience new things. They are also incredibly personable and social. I am really glad that I took them to the daycare at my gym and to so many baby groups from such a young age.
The twins have been so blessed this year. They have received so much love from our families and friends. I can't help but smile when I watch them reach to be held by their godparents or grand parents when they walk in the room. There is no greater reward for your patience and love than when you are greeted with a big smile and they reach to be picked up.
What's our plan for the future? I am thrilled to be staying home from work while we wait for our Nanny, Joy, to arrive from Hong Kong. She will most likely arrive in the Spring. Now that the Etobicoke Olympium is open again we hope to get the twins comfortable with cold water so that they are ready for a summer of swimming at the cottages. We will continue to stay social at the Early Years Centres but we may have to move up to the toddler groups soon :). Brian will continue to let his marking pile up so that he can rush home after school each day to play with his little ones.
James and Josie will continue to learn and grow. They will continue to play together and become even better "friends". As a family we will continue to be thankful everyday for all of our blessings.
James and Josie's Winter ONEderland
Cake Smash
Birthday Stat Chalkboard Photos
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