The brothers are getting very close to a year. I find this very hard to believe. Perhaps because much of this year has been a blur of sleep deprivation and craziness. Speaking of sleep, I am not going to talk about sleep today. Let's just say some nights are good, some nights are terrible, someday they will sleep.
Soren, I am sorry. Most of the photos from this month are of Kai. I will do better next month, buddy.
The brothers are still working hard on moving they scoot around on their bellies but mostly go backwards. They have mastered going from their bellies to sitting, though. Both have started to crawl on all fours in very small increments but they really haven't taken off yet.
Kai is working hard on pulling himself up. He loves to stand and is getting close to pulling up all by himself. Soren is a little less into the pulling up and more into moving around. Generally he just scoots around the room until he gets stuck against or under some piece of furniture and then he starts squawking. Kai is perhaps a bit more needy in his desired play activities. To each his own. I am certain they will be moving with speed soon enough. It is fine if they take a bit longer than their big sister to walk, too. She was walking in favor of crawling by her first birthday. I must say I will be perfectly happy if the boys take a bit longer.
They still aren't doing much waving or clapping, but Kai can catch and throw a ball like a boss. They both also reach up with their arms to be picked up and are generally quite interactive. We will keep working on the waving because it is so darn cute when they figure it out. I think part of why they don't wave yet is they don't get dropped off or picked up from daycare. I think that is where Audrey picked up that particular skill. I guess we will have to start waving goodbye when we leave the room.
It has been a pretty busy month for the brother bears. They had their first Halloween. They were a monkey and a giraffe. They started music class. We went to Madison and saw all the Babas and cousins. So much fun.
They continue to love food, anything we give them. We have not yet found one thing they will not eat. Good work little men. They are big enough that they get angry when you take something away from them, sorry Audrey. As a result, Audrey has started "trading" toys with them when they have something she wants. I keep telling her they will be bigger than her soon, I guess she should enjoy her time as queen.
Still no teeth. I assume they do have teeth and will get them some day. For now they seem to make do quite well with just their gums.
In addition to those baby boys keeping their beautiful blue eyes, it appears they have a bit of curl to their hair. Jackpot.While we are on the jackpot subject, you may recall that Audrey was not a cuddly baby at all. She still isn't super cuddly but does request cuddles everyday. The brothers are way more cuddly than Audrey. Especially Kai, he is the cuddliest little dude and I love it! He also has a clear affinity for me which I must admit is nice given Audrey's preference for daddy of which she informs me everyday.
All in all, we have two happy, healthy little men. And don't worry guys, once you turn one and I cut back on these update posts I will do one for each of you. I do feel like you need some individual attention on the blog so you both get your own one year old post. You are welcome. Also, I really will update the name of the blog soon. Sorry about that little dudes.
Things the brothers love right now
- Scooting all over
- Standing
- Trying to chew on dog toys
- Putting any and everything in their mouths (mostly Soren)
- Sister
- Pets
- The rocking Police motorcyle
- Stroller rides
- Walks and runs
- Baths in the sink
- Life
Things the brothers hate right now
- Books, though it is getting a bit better
- Diaper changes
- People interfering with their play, safety is a pain
- Falling
