Blake & Amanda: 9 months!

It's pretty much unbelievable to me how fast these little guys are growing up. I'm writing this post a day late because I really wanted to know how much they weigh now and their pediatrician appointment was today. At 9 months old (6.5 months adjusted) Jensen is 15lbs 2oz and 26.8" and Everett is 14lbs 4oz and 27.7". So basically they are both extremely tall and skinny. Go figure. They have actually caught up to the non-adjusted 9 month growth curve for height (5th percentile for Jensen and 25th percentile for Everett) but are still below the curve for weight. Jensen's head is on the 9 month growth curve too. That boy has a big head.

They can both sit unassisted now for a short amount of time. They love it! Playing with toys is more fun when you're sitting up apparently. They have developed object permanence and separation anxiety, and that has been fun... or not. Everett especially has been pretty hard hit by the separation anxiety and wants to be held by mama all the time and doesn't want to see any strangers. I'm happy to see them developing right on time for their adjusted age though. Everett has become quite talkative. It really seems like he says 'hi' or 'hey' when he sees people. He has also said 'dadadadadadadada' and makes crazy dinosaur noises. Jensen has always been the more silent type, though he does do some sweet little babbles and coos himself. He has expressive facial movements that are even more communicative. Jensen legitimately winked at me the other day. They are getting really good at using their hands. They can even get their binkies in their mouths the right way.

Jensen and Everett had their first Halloween! They were unbelievably cute in their costumes. We didn't get many trick or treaters, but the babies were happy about that because they got to play with the bowl of candy. They're still enjoying playing with the Laffy Taffies.

Blake left us for four days and four nights for a job. I was pretty sure I would die. But I have the most amazing mother in the world and she stayed with me pretty much the whole time Blake was gone INCLUDING nights! She made it so much easier on me. I don't think I could have made it without her. Blake was happy to get a few nights of uninterrupted sleep and a few days without hearing crying all day long.

Everett is really into solid foods. Jensen usually only wants a few bites. They have tried lots of new foods and are taking to new ones pretty well so far. They've had all kinds of fruits, veggies, meats, and they still like their beans. Their pediatrician encouraged us to increase the amount of food we're giving them every day so we're aiming for three square meals a day to compliment the 1,000 times I breastfeed them every day (approximately.) But really, Jensen nursed 13 times yesterday. That kid likes his liquid diet.

It's a good thing these kids are the cutest babies ever because they are seriously wearing us out! Here's some proof of their cuteness.