Life With Twins – 19 months – Journey To the Finish Line

We are officially closer to two than we are to one, and that makes me a little sad. With that said, though, I really loving this age!

Gross Motor

Although they were both ABLE to before now, they are finally both excited to climb the stairs alone, which my arms, hips, and back all appreciate. Miles has been walking to and from the car (to daycare) by himself, so at least now I’m only carrying one. And, super cute-ly (yes, cute-ly), stops at the curb and waits to hold my hand and then stands by the car while I put Abby in. He throws a ball to us. Abby isn’t throwing balls, but happily throws her cup on the floor, so I suppose that counts. Also a new favorite – jumping in the cribs. Miles is also a huge fan of dancing (video to follow).

Fine Motor

Both are getting better at feeding themselves. I’d say they still prefer to eat with their hands but both can scoop (or stab) food off of the bow/plate by themselves and make it to their mouths. On a rather hilarious note, read this post about Abby copying me if you missed it. Scribbling still isn’t a favorite past time, but at least they are doing it. They prefer to take blocks in and out of the container or take them apart vs. build with them, but you know, sometimes you choose your battles.

Speech and Language

Always my favorite part. Both have been CHATTY CHATTY CHATTY. We still can’t understand most of what they say, but they still seem interested in saying it. And it still sounds like German.

Word lists:

Miles

mom (ma, mama)
dad (da, dada)
cat
“here” (doo, da – at least we think that’s what he’s saying)
tickle
more (muh)
hi
hot
dog
again
want it (we think)
paci (sigh – he says “ma”)
ok
go
that (da)
uh oh
cookie
here you go

Abby:

mom (ma, mama)
dad (da, daddy)
hi
up
yay
high five (a-da)
done
go
hot
dog
ok
tickle
“here” (a combination of syllables that I can’t remember now but always stays consistent)
more
cookie
e-i-e-i-o

We are finally figuring out a few body parts and clothes too. Both give me their feet if I ask if they want me to take off their socks. Miles can go get his shoes. Abby will point to her nose and both will show me their feet (not in relation to socks). I still sing the slightly obnoxious bath time song every night to reinforce it. I’m hoping to hear some animal sounds soon. And finally both are moving up to the toddler room at daycare mid January, which I am excited about because they follow a more structured schedule and actually begin to teach things.

Picture time!