Toddle, Toddle, Fall

Oh the joys of walking boys has begun! I'm pleased to announce that Brandon and Colin toddle with hands unevenly held in the air, chests puffed out and big smiles and giggles. Then like a baseball player diving for home plate they too dive for the floor. I promise if they do this when they are older, they will be great baseball players. If you had a window to peek into our house you would constantly see little heads bopping around and then POOF, they are on the floor. It is the funniest time. They are also getting stronger in their walk. Today, they each walked across the room with an item in their hands. I can't believe how our lives are about to change.

On another note, all this time Colin would tease Brandon and he would take it. He fussed until he got the toy he wanted, he mauled him and bit him. He hit Brandon and B would either whine or ignore it. Today I noticed that Brandon is beginning to hold his own against Colin. He now hits Colin on the head and fights for toys he wants. It's not that I want my boys fighting, but rather that I'm happy that Brandon is no longer just taking it from his brother. Brotherly love!!! They play fight with big smiles on their faces.

I'm so lucky to have my two baby boys! Life is so much fun watching them grow up.

We Survived One Year... Of Twins

Wow! What a year it has been. The most difficult year and the most rewarding year of my life. It is amazing to think back to June 10, 2009 when Brandon and Colin came screaming into our lives. Brandon was so quiet for the first several days and then he made his voice heard, now he prefers to play with someone else. Colin let us know he was here immediately and now he is so happy to play by himself. The boys have gone from little babies who needed all of our attention to boys who are beginning to be independent kids. They sit at dinner and eat what's on their plates, they love to explore new toys, and read books. Brandon has begun giving me kisses and hugs. Colin is sharing his excitement by squealing like a duck. They are hilarious!

In the past couple days Brandon and Colin have each begun taking steps. Brandon went from 1 to 7 steps overnight and Colin did it a little more slowly. He's now up to 7 it has been about a week that he's taking a few steps. Our lives are about to change with the boys walking.

Happy Birthday Baby Boys! You have brought so much joy and happiness to our lives.