A few new things

We have changed our daily schedule up a bit. The girls have decided that they're ready to drop morning nap & only take one a day, so we have had to make some adjustments. They do sleep longer than 45min. in the afternoons now, which is a nice break for Mommy to get some chores done.

8:30- wake & eat breakfast

9:00- playroom, books & "Jesus" time. 

10:30- crib time

11:00- craft 

12:30- lunch

1:30- nap

3:30- snack & outing

5:30 - dinner

6:30- bath

7:30- bed

They've been doing really well with this new schedule! I've included some videos of things that they have been discovering lately!

One of my favorite new things that they do is say the name of Jesus! It is so precious to me! 

Soaking up the Good!

We've reached the stage where the girls think it's SO fun to call for "Momma"!! They don't need anything, they just like saying it. In turn, I say their names right back. The giggles I receive are priceless!! I'm sure the time will come when I will reach my wits' end of hearing my own name, but for now, I cherish it!

We have been pretty busy with so many other things going on, that we decided to stay home and do nothing together as a family on Tuesday. Here's some pictures of our "nothing-ness"!

We had a pillow party in the living room and enjoyed jumping & rolling all over the soft, padded area!

Kels using Dad as a bean bag!

We are dog-sitting Juno, so we went for a stroll in the backyard & played with the dogs!

 

We hung out in Mommy's waterless tub for a while!

We ate dinner as a family and the girls ate with forks!!

So nothing too spectacular, but for us, it was a great day!! It's the little things that make such a difference! Times when it's just the 4 of us are rare, so we really enjoyed our family day!! 

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Our daily schedule

Naturally, some days don't go according to plan, but this is the schedule that we try & stick to on a regular basis. My girls have never been good nappers. They typically only nap for about 45 min. and I am lucky to get 2 naps out of them a day. However, they sleep well in the evenings, so I can't complain. I am in the process of dropping the morning nap so that they can take a good, longer afternoon nap. 

8:30- wake & eat breakfast
9:00- morning activity(read books & bible, play with toys, etc.)
10:30- morning nap/crib time
11:30/12:00- lunch
12:30- discover time(Mommy engages & teaches something new to girls. Do a puzzle together, "point to" game, teach a new word, play catch, mimic Mommy time, pick a color, pick the shape, dance & sing, etc.)
1:30- outside activity(wagon ride around neighborhood or play outside)
2:00- afternoon nap
3:30- afternoon activity(typically an outing to store or park)
5:30- dinner
6:00- bath 
6:30- bedtime trail(read books, sing songs, low key activity)
7:00- bed

Say What?

At 15 months old, Karis & Kelsie say quite a few words amidst the babbles & typical twin jabbering. It won't be long before sign language & sound effects are replaced with words. 

Here's a list of things we say on a regular basis:

"apa (apple)"

"caka (cracker)"

"snack"

"hat"

"Dada" 

"Nana"

"GaGa (Grandad)"

"Amen"

"Deesis (Jesus)"

"Mama"

"eat"

"cuki (cookie)" 

"Hi"

"All done" 

"Mimi"

"Mu (movie)"

"teeth"

"juice"

"dink (drink)"

"UhOh"

"byba (bible)"

"Ali"

"dat (that)"

"beebee (baby)"

"stee (stinky)"

"feet"

"baca (backup)"

"asite (outside)"

"up"

"yay"

It is a blessing to be able to communicate through words. It excites them when I understand what they're trying to say. Right now, they are into repeating what you say. It is so cute to hear them mimic!
Kare saying "Amen"

Kels saying "Amen"

A few of Kelsie's animal sounds

Reading books in the bathtub

This is Life!!

My little toddlers are keeping me movin' nowadays! It is said "a picture is worth a thousand words" so here are a few that describe what we've been up to lately. 

Both girls are really into shoes right now. What girl doesn't love shoes?!! ;)  They love wearing them and carrying them around as if they were a favorite toy.

 Karis is finally stable on her feet and able to roam around at her leisure. She is so much happier now that she  has found her footing.

 Another favorite thing to do right now is see Daddy off to work. They love to kiss him, walk him to the door, and wave goodbye from the window as he departs. Their adoration for him is evident and brings me such joy!

Swim days in the wadding pool can't be beat! These girls love splashin' in water!

They are into EVERYTHING!! Discovering new & exciting things in drawers is SO fun for them!! This kitchen drawer & my makeup drawer are the ones they prefer to rummage in most often. ;)  

Relaxing in our big girl chairs, watchin' Baby Einstein while sucking our thumbs is a big hit right now too!

All in all, my days are full, but it leaves me with a satisfied & thankful heart. Thankful for every day that I am blessed to experience life with these precious girls and my amazing husband! God, you are good to me!!