First we want to thank everyone who supported us in our walk for the March of Dimes on Saturday! We walked in the pouring down rain, we tried to keep Quinn and Riley as dry as possible. Geoff kept the umbrella over the stroller and we had a blanket on their lap as well. An attorney from his office, as well as his wife and son all walked with us. We had a great time even if we were soaking wet!
We should have brought some towels :)
Catching up with Beth, one of our NICU nurses, and her oldest son, Taylor.
Daddy's girl.
It stopped raining after we walked so Quinn could actually get out and walk around! Taylor helped run after him.
Quinn and Riley are 14 months old today! It seems like they are growing up so very quickly. We've been having lots of firsts...
First time trying cotton candy! Riley loved it. Quinn wouldn't even try it. That's my picky boy :) However, they also had their first snow cone and loved that!
First time in a bounce house! Not sure what to make of this.
Riley is a little uncertain as well. I think it will grow on them!
They often try new foods when we are eating them. Geoff was eating this oriental salad, that we didn't think they would like, but they kept asking for more bites. Later I offered them some and they wouldn't have anything to do with it. They are so funny about food these days. They will love something one day and refuse it the next. It keeps mommy guessing!
We went to the park to play and have lunch today. Riley's first time in a swing!
Quinn's first time in a swing. They are both looking the same way because there were big kids over that way playing. It's so funny how they are just mesmerized by big kids!
My sister put them in the swing together. So cute!
Our new twin friends, also boy/girl twins, just 2 months older than Quinn and Riley! We had a great time with them today!
Riley decided to swing with her cousin...
...while Quinn was walking around playing with sticks!
A few things about Quinn and Riley
1. They both have learned to blow kisses...and it's so cute.
2. They both will point to their noses when we ask them where they are, sometimes their finger goes in their nose...oh no!
3. They both are clapping a lot lately and Riley especially will smile a huge smile while she claps.
4. Quinn likes to carry something around with him while he walks. The other night at a friend's house he carried their Easter bunny, which was almost as big as he is. He also talks while he walks, usually "dat, dat, dat" not completely sure what it means but he has a blast talking and walking!
5. Riley signs "more" and says "ma" at the same time.
6. Riley is cruising around furniture and anything else she can. She still sees her physical therapist once a week (mostly working on sitting correctly, not "w" sit, strengthening leg muscles, and standing correctly, not on insides of feet).
7. Quinn is in a size 4 diaper and Riley is in a size 3.
8. Quinn is wearing some 12 month and some 18 month clothing (he needs 18 months in the waist but they are long on him). Riley is wearing some 9 month and some 12 month clothing (she needs 12 month for length but some of it is big in the waist).
9. We are in the process of weaning, but I do still nurse them once a day. Eating is hit and miss these days. Some days they love something and the next day not so much. Some new things they will actually try and others they won't even get close to their mouth. Meals are interesting to say the least. I'm open to suggestions, recipes your kids loved, any new ideas...
10. They had their first "hired" babysitter last week and it went very good. Geoff and I went out for dinner and a movie to celebrate our birthdays. We need to do this more often!
11. We have so much fun together. They loved to be tickled, play chase, and thrown in the air! They both have an adventuresome side and I love when we are playing and they laugh their deep belly laugh. It's music to my ears.
12. They both still take 2 naps, but on Sundays and when needed they can get by on one nap. They just aren't ready to do that everyday. They go to sleep at night between 7:00-7:30pm and usually wake between 7:00-7:30am.
13. Riley has turned into a cuddle-bug, but only right after she wakes up. Daddy still gets them up in the mornings and just loves how she cuddles up on his shoulder when he gets her. Mommy gets lots of cuddles after naps!
14. We are seeing their personalities more and more. Riley has a very tender side. She easily shares and gives away toys to others, especially her brother. We had a play date recently where she was just handing out toys to the other kids. She also has broken down sobbing when her daddy told her brother "no" in that stern daddy voice. Quinn has a feisty side to say the least. If Riley even comes close to a toy he is playing with that he thinks should be all his, he tries to push and shove her away. We are working on this. He also has a dramatic side. If Riley happens to get a toy that he is playing with, he will start crying, sobbing, lay his head down on the floor and cry! It is drama! (We try not to laugh, that doesn't help things)
I love these two blessings. They make my life so much fun and I thank the Lord for them everyday. They both love to come and sit in my lap during the day as we play, these moments I just say quiet prayers over them, that they grow to love the Lord, and that the Lord will give me the wisdom to be the mother he wants me to be! Happy 14 months Quinn and Riley!
