8/12/11

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

8/2/11

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!!