Josie is walking - Jan 28, 2015

About a week ago Josie started experimenting with taking steps on her own.  Now she is walking back and forth between us.  Yesterday she did about 20 steps walking to Uncle Pat.  

Today we have her 1 year follow up appointment at the hospital.  I am a bit worried about her weight but I am excited to meet with the Ocupational Therapist to talk about her developmental progress.

We are back from Credit Valley and it is no surprise that Josie did very well.  She is above average in her problem solving and communication skills.  She is also right on track with her gross and fine motor skills.  The OT was impressed with how friendly and happy her and James are.  She sent us home with homework including scribbling on paper, stacking and putting small items into a box/bowl.  

Although she wasn't officially watching James she did comment that he is doing really well too.  

Josie was weighed and is now 15 lbs 2 oz.  she is still in the 3rd percentile but has been there consistently.  The nurse and Dr are not concerned about her small size.  Brian and I are thrilled that they are both developing so well.  

1 year corrected jan 20, 2015

Today is 1 year since the twins due date. It's amazing looking back at how far they have come.  

They are honestly the most amazing kids and I love everyday that I get to spend with them.  

13 months - First swimming lesson (Jan 10, 2015)

The twins turned 13 months old today.  We also started swimming lessons.  I was a bit worried about James because he cried last time we took him to the Olympium, because of the cold water.  He was great today.  His lips turned blue but he never indicated that he wanted to get out.

Before our first swimming lesson 

Waiting patiently 

First swim lesson complete!

This last month has flown by.  James and Josie have both grown up so much.  They are both wanting to feed themselves now and are generally eating pretty well.  

They are also getting really into sign language.  Here are the signs they regularly use.  I have put an * beside the words they they both say and sign.

James: more, all done, eat, hi, bye, dog*, drink, banana, wash hands, blow kiss, hat*, bird, grandpa*, grandma*, dada*, up, hurray, story, please

Josie: more, all done, eat, dog*, wash hands, up*, hi, bye, kiss, hurray, bird, story

They are also both saying mama (still only when they are crying) and they can identify their shoes and socks.  They can also point to our eyes, nose, mouth, teeth, hair and ears (James is really good at this).

It was -13 last week so we had to get really bundled up to go for a car ride.

It was -18 last Wednesday so rather than go outside we pitched a tent in the living room and filled it with pillows.  It is still up and we call it the snuggle fort.  They love it!