Summer Fun

I have to go back to work in about a week and I'm so sad to see my summer with the girls coming to an end. They are such big girls now and it amazes me every day how much they've grown and changed. Ava has become the more aggressive one of the two. She is a little chunkier so she can push Kennedy over quite easily and has no problem doing it. Kennedy is much more sensitive. She gets her feelings hurt easily and is very much a momma's girl lately. I have to say that I kinda like it :)
Both girls are doing so many things now. They both wave and clap. They both put their arms up when you ask them how big they are. They also both give kisses...best thing ever! Kennedy says "dog" or attempts to anyway. She loves playing with Maggie. Ava couldn't care less about the dog. She's content crawling all over Jon and I. She's up and down a thousand times a day! They have been saying mama and dada for a while now but now they actually have figured out that I am mama and Jon is dada. They will both stand on their own for a while but neither has tried taking any steps!
Kennedy and Ava are very attached to Grammy and G-pop. When they are around, the girls are so happy. It's fun to watch! I have to say that Grammy and G-pop look just as happy as the girls when they're with them.
We went to the Loveland bike trail with Ang, Jesse and Spencer. They loved the stroller thingy that hooks onto the bike. They both fell asleep, although I think Kennedy was a little more comfortable than Ava!

Kennedy

Kennedy made it to the top of the steps! Uh-oh...we're in trouble now!!!

9 months!

I can't believe the girls are 9 months old. It's going way too fast!!! They had their 9 month check-ups and are doing great! Both girls weigh 15lbs 6oz and are only in the 4th percentile for weight. Kennedy is 27.5 inches long (50th percentile)and Ava is 25.5 inches long (3rd percentile). Basically, Ava is just really tiny and Kennedy is tall and skinny! They are both into everything and are becoming hard to keep up with. Ava is just as fast as Kennedy now and equally curious about everything around her. They've knocked just about everything over that is in their reach and are not liking being told no. They love to pull themselves up to a standing position and Kennedy has even attempted to stand without holding onto anything. She lasts a few seconds, then falls and looks at us like we were supposed to stop that from happening! They both like table food so far, although Ava is more picky than Kennedy. They're both going through a mommy phase right now. I think they've really gotten used to me being home every day with them and they're becoming quite attached. Letting them cry has been hard, but I know it's the right thing to do if I want them to be healthy, independent little girls!
Jon and I are leaving for Chicago in a week and we're dreading it and looking forward to it at the same time. We've only left the girls once overnight and we came back the next day. We'll be gone for 3 nights this time so I know we'll miss them like crazy! BUT, the trip is much needed and should be a lot of fun!!!

Woo Hoo!

Finally, finally, finally Ava is crawling!!! Thank you God!!! She was beginning to get so frustrated and was getting more and more difficult to make happy! YAHOO!!!!

"Tough love" is tough!

I am loving my time off with the girls and have decided that the summer is going way too fast for my liking! Kennedy and Ava are almost 9 months old now and I can't believe how much they're changing! Kennedy has become a very easy baby. She has always been really good but now that she's crawling, she's so independent. She keeps herself entertained for hours...exploring everything around her. Ava still isn't crawling (although I give her an A for effort) so she's becoming quite frustrated. She sees Kennedy getting the toys that she wants and going wherever her heart desires and that just pisses her off! She has decided that instead of trying to crawl, she's just going to cry for mom. SO, as Kennedy explores, I find myself walking away from Ava so that she realizes that she can't be held all the time. Hearing her cry as I walk away is heartbreaking but I know it's for the best. This tough love stuff is tough!!!!

Summer is here!

I've been done with school for two weeks now and am loving my time at home with Kennedy and Ava. Kennedy is crawling all over the house and requires a lot of energy to keep up with. Ava, God love her, tries so hard to crawl but hasn't figured it out yet. She goes backwards and often gets stuck under the couch. Poor thing. She's definitely working up a sweat trying. Kennedy now has two bottom teeth and looks so cute when she smiles and shows them off. No teeth for Ava yet but she's chewing on everything in sight so I think she'll get them soon! Here are some recent pictures.

Horrible!

Ok, so now that I'm working and have two baby girls that are constantly in need of entertainment, I'm horrible at updating this blog. I will do my best to keep up with it this summer when I have more free time. So much is happening with the girls. They're about 71/2 months old already! Ava sits up completely on her own and has for about a month now. Kennedy is capable of sitting up but is far too hyperactive to sit still for more than a few seconds at a time. She'd much rather be playing with her toys and scooting all over the house. Yep, she's mobile! She's getting faster and faster and I'm sure she'll be hard to keep up with pretty soon. Ava is trying her best to crawl, but can't do it yet. She goes in circles a lot and then gets frustrated and gives up. They are both talking up a storm. They both say mama and dada, although they don't have a clue what they're saying. I like to think that they know but I'm assured that they don't. Ava has become quite the daddy's girl and laughs at everything he says. She's such a happy baby. If we want a smile, all we have to do is hold up the camera and say her name. Her face lights up and she smiles away. Kennedy is very attached to me! She cries when I leave the room and is all about mommy right now. Luckily, it works out that we can both have one and both girls are happy. Unfortunately, I feel like I spend a majority of my time with Kennedy. I love every second with her but there are nights when we put them to bed and I feel like I've hardly had a chance to play with Ava. I'm sure Jon feels the same way with Kennedy. Guess that's just one of the things that moms of twins have to deal with.
Jon and I are still loving parenthood. We've decided that we are definitely not done having kids and can't wait to enjoy all of these firsts again some day. I'm still amazed every day at how great of a dad Jon is to Ava and Kennedy. He's so in love with them! His face just beams when he gets home from work and sees his little girls. If only I had the same effect on him! Ha! Here are some recent pictures of the girlies!