I can't believe January is almost over, where does the time go? It has been about 2 months since my last update. So sorry about that! Mia and Livvy are growing up so fast, I can't stand it. In just 2 short weeks they will be turning 2. Sidney has been coaching them to say "two" when you ask how they are. Thanks to Barnyard Dance ... the promenade two by two line is a favorite. When reading it, Sidney will ask "how old are you?", "how many babies?", "not 1 but .." It's a whole thing. Too cute!
Let's see, the girls had a fabulous Christmas. The kitchen was their favorite gift, as well as the box it came in. It made the perfect stage for them to dance for us!
We made it to our 2nd annual breakfast with Santa party but they wanted nothing to do with him. The girls had a great time playing in the backyard!
Now we are getting ready for their 2nd birthday party. They aren't just saying words, there are phrases and questions and yes, arguing with each other. But they also console each other and cheer each other on. When one slides down a slide, the other claps for them and yells "yay". When they are avoiding sleeping, they entertain each other. Over the monitor I hear, applause, "yays" and lots and lots of giggles. I love hearing that!
I talk to them like I always have but now they respond. When they bring me the remote to watch their favorite show, I will say "First, we'll eat lunch. Then, we'll watch your show". Lately, I have been getting the "okay" from them, sometimes even the less favored "fine". They will definitely tell you to "stop it" if they don't like what you're doing. And, "no" is a commonly heard word. They may not always be able to tell me what they want, but they can tell me what they don't want.
They love going to Children's Day Out. I could not have asked for more caring teachers than Ms. Donna and Ms. Eileen. The girls eat lunch and nap without mommy, that is a huge success! The teacher even suggested that I start sending utensils with them for their lunch, because they do so well with them. Lots of times, they don't even sit at the same table for lunch. Making their own friends already! Such big girls!!!
