Talk: These two went from saying two or three word phrases to full on sentences in what seems like a blink of an eye. When they speak to each other they use the others name, when they tattle on each other or their big sisters they also use names. They are very good at describing what they want and how something may have happened to them. Charlotte grabbed a hold of Olivia's cheeks and scratched her pretty good and it was sore for a few days. Each time you would ask Olivia what happened she would say "Charlie do that" in the most innocent of voices. They know to say please and thank you without much prompting; which I love. They will tell us when they are hungry, tired, or just not into what we are asking them to do. Everyday it seems like a new word or phrase escapes them and we are shocked at just how much they know. They have on occasion heard the not so nice words slip from our mouths and let me tell you they are not shy in saying them. And what is even more crazy is that they understand the correct context to use those not so nice words.... oops. They know and recognize there is a baby in mama's belly and they are constantly asking to hold her or feed her. They lift my shirt and say baby girl's name while they rub my belly, it is pretty darn sweet. I love that they are so much more interactive with us but it's also just mind blowing how much they know at such a young age.
Play: Coloring is still at the top of their list, they love "color" and "draw" all the time. I think their favorite is to draw/color in mama's notebook. I am pretty sure both girls are right handed both use it pretty well and I don't see much use of the left hand these days. Charlotte holds her pencil just like a first grader and loves to draw circles which she always refers to as "ovals" Once Olivia see's Charlotte being praised for her great "ovals" she joins in and does just as well. Both have a major love for shopkins right now... their cousin and sisters' have them out all the time and they absolutely love playing with them. We bought them their own packs the other day and it was like Christmas morning all over again. They still love the park if we drive past a field they assume there is a park and they (especially Charlotte) asks to go the park nearly every day. I took them to a "gym" class last week and they had a blast. It's a combination of structured learning of "gymnastic" type skills and free play. It worked really well for them. They were a bit shy in the beginning being around new people but at the end they were right up with the other kids and instructor. I think we will be enrolling them for more regular classes soon.
Food: Cheese, yogurt, and fruit. Give it to them 100 times a day and they will eat it. Olivia has become selective on her cheese type while Charlotte will eat any type she can get her hands on. They absolutely hate it when I "split" anything for them. They have to have their own and believe me they know when its been cut, broken, or torn in half.
Sleep: It's getting better is about all I can say here. As mentioned in the last post (toddler talk: Three) and (Transitions) we are staying with family and sharing a room with the twins so getting them to sleep with out us has been a struggle. The past week has been better but we always seem to end up going back to the hard days after a few good ones. Good news is by the next toddler talk post we will have moved into our own house and they will be back in their own room!
News: Yes, we are moving in just two weeks; while it has been great staying with family and we could never thank them enough for letting our family of six into their home for the last three months it is time. We are very excited to have a new place to call home, a place for the kids to play, to have their own rooms, to ride their bikes and so much more. And this mama really needs to start getting ready for baby girl who will be here in just 10 short weeks...or less.
Charlotte and Olivia have grown and changed so much it seems like in the blink of an eye. They are smart and loving little girls and always making us laugh. They love to cuddle and jump on the bed like crazy kids. I hope their love for life never fades and they share it with those around them.
We love you little ones.
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