Marshall & Cecilia turned 18 mos. old on Nov. 8th. Where has the time gone? I know every parent says this but they amaze us everyday and their little personalities are forming right before our eyes. Plus, they are so different from each other. It's crazy. How can I have two completely different children?
Marshall{We're not big TV watchers but with the weather getting colder we have been letting them watch TV a little bit more, maybe an hour a day.} He loves to watch Yo Gabba Gabba but gets a little afraid and climbs into your lap when Biz Markie or the guy who draws comes on. He also loves Moose-A-Moose. Mars is a big Elmo fan (even before he ever saw Sesame Street) and calls him "El-may." He absolutely loves his "El-may" toothbrush. He also loves to read and can be found sitting on the floor looking at books and pretending to read them. He loves to be sung to and is often calmed down with a little singing from his mama. When he dances he leads with his head and belly.
Marshall will pretty much eat anything but he's not too fond of scrambled eggs. I've even tried to hide them in a bowl of buttered toast pieces (a fave of his) and cut up sausages. No deal. He eats around the eggs. He's a BIG time milk drinker. The kid would drink a gallon a day if I let him. We have to often watch him so he doesn't steal his sister's sippy.
Mars loves to laugh. His laugh is the cutest. It's a full-on baby giggle right from the belly. He's my sensitive boy. He doesn't like to be startled and he hates it if anyone raises their voice around him. I also think he knows he'll get extra cuddles if he hurts himself, but watch out if he really falls or something. The kid will wind-up and hold his breath before letting out a crazy scream and big crocodile tears.
Marshall loves to sleep and sometimes goes 14 hrs straight. He has a favorite blue blankie that has become his #1 lovie. He's my talker. He'll repeat so many words and he's been working on word combos and sentences like "what's that?" or "right there." He says "no" and means it. He wants to be expressive and we've been trying to get him to ask for what he wants now because if he doesn't use his words he goes right to whining. He's not patient. He also hates car rides.
He's solid as a rock and has the most adorable feet and hands. I could eat them up.
This little boy is so unbelievably awesome. He's such a sensitive soul and so loving. He's truly a "daddy's boy" but I'm working on converting him. :)
CeciliaCe is my fearless, pint-sized firecracker. For every laugh Mars is giving she's usually the one behind producing them. She's like her daddy in that way. This girl loves to entertain. Her laugh is the funniest thing I've ever heard come out of a baby. It's hard to describe but when you hear it, you can't help but crack up. It kind of mimics Woody-Woodpecker. Cecilia has the best smile ever and shows it often.
She's my little cuddle-bug. You wouldn't think to look at her because she's always on the move but most of the time she's making a beeline for you so she can sneak a little cuddle. She loves to give kisses good-bye and knows how to smack her lips in a kiss motion. The best thing is at night after the lights are out and I'm leaving their room I can hear her making kissing noises.
And speaking of bedtime and sleeping, she's good at it but doesn't like to be missing out on the action for very long. She typically the first up from naps and in the morning. Cecilia has a favorite lovie too. It's her lamb from Build-a-Bear. We call her Lam-mee, and Lam-mee stinks. Ce likes to chew on her ears.
Cecilia also loves to give her brother great big bear hugs, which usually turn into a wrestling match. No kidding, these two wrestle already and Ce usually wins. Cecilia does all her dancing through her feet. When she hears music she likes her feet go wild. She also loves to dance with mommy while mommy is singing to her. Baths are a favorite too because she loves to splash.
Ce doesn't really have time for food and milk but I can't think of a food she doesn't like. I know she's like her mom and loves things spicy and full of garlic. When she's hungry she eats like crazy and when she's not, it winds up on the floor.
Cecilia really loves everyone around her but I think he favorite is our dog Reddie. She starts kicking her feet and squealing before we even walk through the door after we've been gone. She barked before she ever said any words. Lately though, she's been experiencing a word explosion and is now saying a lot including "more" and "up." This is a relief since we were afraid she'd never say anything coherent. I kind of knew though that my girl was stubborn and would talk on her own time.
Cecilia is my beautiful and spirited little girl. She makes everyone smile around her. I know I light up every time I see her little face come towards me when I get home from work at night.
