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I just downloaded the pics from my camera and had to share. They're just too cute!



Morning Papa cuddles

It's been awhile

I've been crazy busy lately and the girls rarely give me 5 seconds on a computer. I haven't turned on my laptop in weeks either. It's just go go go all the time.

The twins had their 18 month check up on the 17th. Mira is 30.2in (15th percentile) and 24lbs 14oz (55th percentile). Leia is 31.1in (25th percentile) and 21lbs 8oz (10th percentile). I knew Mira weighed more, but I couldn't believe it was such a difference. Leia really is long and skinny and Mira is my chunky monkey. I had to fill out a quick autism screening form too and while Mira passed with flying colors, Leia's was concerning. We talked with her doctor about it because I've been worried about it that last few months. She just seems to be lagging behind Mira and the gap is widening. She does talk like crazy (new words daily) and sometimes enjoys cuddles. She makes eye contact and will play with her sisters, but as of the 17th, she wasn't pointing at things she wanted or pointing out pictures in a book. She still doesn't follow simple directions like get your shoes or take this to daddy. She just stares at you like you're nuts. She's starting to point, but if you don't understand her immediately, she throws a full on kicking, screaming, biting tantrum. Next week she's going to be observed by ECCares and we're still waiting to hear back from CDRC. If she's autistic, we caught it early. If she's not, we'll know she's just doing things at her own pace. The twins both got 2 shots. Leia went first and screamed like she was being killed. Mira only screamed for a second and then was fine. Adia was a great big sister and held their hands.








Adia had a play date with Carson that weekend too. I bought some ceramic piggy bank kits for them to paint and they seemed to have fun with it. Leia ate some chalk and when Nana tried to clean it out of her mouth, Leia bit down on her finger, HARD. She's my biter.






After the rain finally stopped this week, we had several days of beautiful weather. We went for walks and walked to the park near our house. Adia was so happy. We discovered that Leia still eats sand though. Blech.




















And Mira loves the swings, but Leia hates them unless she's on someone's lap.






I can't wait for the spring when we'll be able to play outside more and spend time at the park. The girls just love it so much.

The house is still coming along. Adia's room is pretty much done. I have some more things to hang up, but it looks good. The 2nd bathroom is pretty much done too. I need to take more pictures of the kitchen and dining room though. And of course we've yet to tackle the yard.

New addition

We have a new little critter in our house. We were planning on waiting until Adia's 4th birthday, but the opportunity presented itself and this is our new little guy. After much deliberation, Adia decided his name is Chocolate Chip, but we'll call him Chip. He's a sweetie and I think I'm having as much fun having him as she is. He has already peed on Adia too.






Other than new pigs, I'm back in school and Adia's back in preschool too. Last weekend, DiDi and I took the girls to the playarea too.






The girls dressed up for the big Duck game too. Adia made the cutest duck at preschool. I think it's my favorite arts and craft she's made yet.