Stats for the Babes

We went to the doctor's for their one year check up. Everyone at the front desk were impressed to see our girls walk into the office, say 'Hi' to everyone, then went to play with the toys. The waiting room was full of people that could not take their eyes off of them. The fact that they are identical is becoming more apparent to strangers.

The both received A+'s on their health and development. Dr. Monk was impressed by how much they could do and said to keep on what we have been doing since it is obviously working well. Definitely the praise a stay at home mom wants to hear from the doctor!

Unfortunately, they did have to get shots; 2 in each thigh for each girl. Ouch! They were even brave after the first shot. It was the second one that made them both cry. Ches and I learned that there is a Chicken Pox vaccine! Whoa! That made me feel really old, especially since he said it has been required from the school system for a long time. I guess the end of high school was 10 years ago for me now. In fact, the reunion is this summer, but I doubt we will be able to make the sojourn back to Florida then.

Here are the stats for the babes:

ALINA
Weight: 22 lbs (50th-75th Percentile)
Length: 29.75 in (75th Percentile)
Head Circumference: 47.2 cm (95th% Percentile)

AVERY
Weight: 21 lbs 12 oz (50th Percentile)
Length: 29.5 in (50th-75th Percentile)
Head Circumference: 47.1 cm (90th-95th Percentile)

Another First

Our big girl, Lina-bug, went pee pee in her training potty! I do not even think she needed the massive amount of praise (often in dance form) I showered her with, as she was already wearing her mega happy, open-mouthed expression that she often has when jamming to music. Granted, she probably didn't even make the association that we should pee pee in potties rather than diapers, but you have to start somewhere!

One Year Old...Whoa!

The girls have hit and passed their one year of life mark. Though momentous for them, it is also a celebration of a year of parenthood for me and Ches. It has been an indescribable experience to watch the growth and development of these two precious girls. Here are some pictures from their birthday night and their birthday party that following weekend. Videos of cake destruction are to follow!