The girls turned 3/4 of a year old last Thursday. They surely are getting older! The changes are gradual, but pretty fast, nonetheless. Jasmine continues to be the leader in reaching new milestones. This week she has been saying 'mama' and 'dada' in ways that imply that she knows what they mean... She likes looking at pictures of us. Both girls clearly understand some things that we say -- for example, they turn and look at the "kitty cat" when we talk about him. Today they were both chattering up a storm. Jasmine said "dada" and "tata" a bunch, while Madeleine was digging "papa" and "baba". When I said either of those things back to her, she thought it was hilarious!
They are both delightful. I continue to think of Jasmine as more outwardly focused. She loves looking at interesting things and faces, and tries to get reactions out of the people around her. She was focused on a little boy at the park the other day. Madeleine is more inwardly focused. Often when she gets something that she's been reaching for, she gets a little private smile on her face. She's happier to play by herself without looking up for reassurance as often. They are both super-sweet -- they enjoy hugs and sitting on laps more than they used to, which is wonderful for me! I'm trying to enjoy it while it lasts.
Jazz is now officially crawling. It's exciting but also scary of course. Anything within 6 feet of her that she shouldn't pick up is guaranteed to be in her hands within 30 seconds. I suppose she's teaching me how to baby-proof. I'm hearing the word "no" start to come out of my mouth occasionally which is a little strange. Maddie is happy on her stomach, and will pivot around her midpoint a full 360 degrees, but no inclination to move as yet.
Their 9-month checkup went great. They are both very healthy, and also huge. Maddie is 28 in. tall and almost 20 lbs. That's 75th percentile for both. Her head circumference (47 cm) is 95th percentile. Jasmine is 29 in and 26 lbs. That's 95th percentile and 'way off the charts' respectively. Her head is 1.5 cm bigger than Maddie's -- also off the charts.
These pictures are just a peek into what they've been up to lately!
almost bathtime
Maddie standing with the stroller at the park
At the park - J has succeeded in removing her hat.
playing at home
Jasmine has already played with that trail of toys.
two favorite things: playing and standing
The new "music table" toy
2 comments:
Adorable pictures as always (hard to take a bad pic with those two!)
I really appreciated and enjoyed your personal reflections on the girls and their development.
Thanks for keeping the blog current!
So many changes in just a couple of weeks! The girls are absolutely precious, and so busy enjoying life and expressing their personalities. Thanks so much for the detailed updates and the great pictures.
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