9 month check-up

They love to look at books now and not just eat them.(I love that she's looking at the tractor)


Meredith loves her brother, she doesn't want to share him with anyone.

The twins had their 9 month dr's visit today. We were so eager to learn how much they had grown since their last visit. Berkley now weighs 20lbs 11 1/2 oz and is 29 1/8 inches long. Meredith weighs 17lbs 11 3/4 oz and is 28 inches long. We were very pleased with their weights and to hear the doctor say we had very healthy children! They've done so much changing in just a matter of weeks, it's like they've just blossomed. Meredith will say bye-bye and wave anytime you put a coat on. They both are showing a great interest in books, whereas before they only wanted to chew on them. I keep them caged in the living room, not really caged, just surrounded by baby gates, otherwise I couldn't get anything done. Berkley has sadly outgrown the jumper. I knew he'd outgrown it when he knocked the fire alarm off of the wall. Berkley's nearly outgrown his 9 month clothes and Meredith is finally growing into 9 months. Berkley hasn't gotten any new teeth, his grand total is 6 at the moment. Meredith is still toothless and boy do I love that gummy smile. They both have so much personality now. Meredith likes to swipe Berkley's toys and thankfully Berkley lets her. I feel sorry for her when he figures out that he's bigger than she is. Meredith is a bit of a show off, she love attention and loves to do all her tricks for me when she wakes up in the morning while I'm changing her diaper. She starts by playing peek-a-boo (she holds one hand over one eye and stares wide-eyed at you with the other eye), then she'll squeal, then she'll wave and say bye-bye. Berkley is sweet tempered and likes to cuddle more, one of his favorite things is to play with my hair. Berkley just learned to clap, which is precious to watch. Both babies play patty cake and when one starts the other one is soon to follow. They've both learned to put their hands over their mouth and go ah (I call it an Indian call, but I don't want to be politically incorrect). They definitely recognize the people they see on a regular basis, i.e. daddy, mommy, grandmothers, Papa and Nana. They'll lean in to you to let you kiss them. They're eating so many different foods now. They've tried every fruit and vegetable that canned baby foods have to offer, I haven't tried the meat varieties of baby food though. They've also tried lots of table foods including Nana's cheese and macaroni, spaghetti, and chicken casserole, but by far their favorite snack is plain old cheerios. We've also purchased their next car seats. I remember how little they were in the infant seats and how it seemed like it was impossible for them to outgrow them. Now here we are, just shy of 10 months later and Berkley's almost at the weight limit for his infant seat. I'm sure I left out so many things that they're doing, but it's so hard to remember them all. Just know that we are so blessed to have these precious gifts. I look at them everyday and realize how blessed I am to have two healthy, thriving babies. Steven and I are so thankful that the Lord saw fit to entrust us with the privilege of being parents and we pray that we will honor Him in our parenting and our marriage.


Meredith loves her new teddy bear from Mima


Doesn't Berkley look like a big boy?!