Big Kids

Ok, these kids are growing way too fast and I'm never going to remember all the cute and brilliant things they are doing these days. In addition to adding new words every day, they are practicing getting dressed (Lucas loves putting a few pairs of pants on each leg), getting better at using spoons and forks, and have finally made the full transition from bottles to sippy cups. It's amazing watching them grow and learn, and I'm only occasionally nostalgic for the time when they couldn't yet move! ;)

Here's Zoey taking a break from getting dressed. The other day she was able to put a shirt on correctly, completely by herself. She can almost do pants all by herself - she just needs a little help getting them up & over her bottom.


To help burn off some energy indoors this winter, we created a mini ball pit in the basement guest room/playroom. I think Lucas loves it the most - he likes to go "swimming" in it.



There's a big kid in the house who likes to play in the ball pit too.


We are letting them eat some snacks and meals at their little table now (which used to be mine and my brother's when we were younger). They love the independence, perhaps a bit too much...it's adorable when they stay in their seats...

...but messy when they don't. It's nice not to have to wash 3 separate high chair trays, but there is still a lot of clean-up with this method.


Walking on their homemade balance beam (thanks to Nanny Hannah for the idea)




Reading together


Administering medication (don't worry, the syringe was empty)


Zoey loves trying to balance on things, so Jason thought it might feel good to have her walk on his back. Apparently it didn't. But Zoey had fun!

New yoga pose?

Then Lucas took a turn...he was able to balance for a few seconds before tumbling off


Can't believe they are 22 months old, and will be two years old in two months!