Two Year Check Up

The girls were "lucky" enough to go have their two year check-ups today.  Katie is in the 95th percentile for height, about 55 for weight.  Lauren is in the 90th percentile for height and about 70 for weight.  They are doing well even, even after the horrible shots they got.  From the second we walked back from the waiting room, the girls were mad.  They did NOT want to be there!  So, it seems that we will have a couple of very tall little girls.  TJ is probably still in the 95th percentile for his height, too.  I swear the kids grows an inch every season... at LEAST!

Two Times Two Year Olds

Twirls (twin-girls) are so much fun, especially mine.  Now that they are officially two, the fun is just beginning!

We all know how toddlers are famous for tantrum throwing, mostly because they have a hard time communicating and want to be in control over so many more things than they actually are in control of.  This is the perfect description for Lauren.  My colicky baby turned diva, turned diva toddler, is the queen of throwing tantrums for something as small as me leaving the room to make them lunch.  It drives me batty!  Luckily, having twirls has given me a LOT more patience than I used to have - and the ability to ignore a child for need of attending to another child, or in most cases, making them lunch.  Katie, on the other hand, is talking up a storm and can communicate very well and throws few tantrums.  Really, the only time Katie is upset is when I can't give her my attention (like when I have to, again, leave the room to say, go to the bathroom!).  However, most of the time, Katie is a happy child who can entertain herself, sit quietly and look at a book, or just sit next to me and be happy. 

My twirls are exact opposites of each other in temperament.  Lauren keeps things interesting, to say the least, and Katie's calm collectiveness allows me to stop and smell the roses with her!  And well TJ, he's just an active boy who loves to play with his little sisters and keep them on THEIR toes! 

Sometimes it is pure madness in my home - and I love every freaking moment of it!

I took this picture on June 5 when we had their birthday party.  The girls kids LOVE their Mimi!  I am so happy they have a grandparent that is close by that always spoils them with love!  It makes me reminisce on my childhood and remember the wonderful times I had with my Papaw and Grandma.