I refuse to come to terms with the fact that my second and third born babes are 18 months old. Just 6 months away from being 2 years old. When I say it like that it makes them sound even older; which I just can't handle right now. Heck, I can't even handle the words "one and a half year olds". Nope, for now I'll just have two 18 month old babies because that is slightly easier on my aching heart.
To celebrate their milestone we snacked on a sweet treat outside- vanilla ice cream with sprinkles, per Tenley's requests.
Weight: 21lbs (20lbs at 12 months)
Height: 31in (29in at 12 months)
Clothing Size: 12-18 months
Shoe Size: 4
Weight: 28lbs 8oz (24lbs at 12 months)
Height: 33in (31in at 12 months)
Clothing Size: 18-24 month or 2T
Shoe Size: 6
These two are absolutely unrecognizable from when I did their last monthly update at 12 months old.
Evie is such a sweetheart that just talking about it brings tears to my eyes. She has such a fascination for the world and is always looking at it with her big, beautiful blue eyes. You'll almost always hear her "oohing" and "awing". It's very rare that she isn't smiling or releasing the sweetest soft sounding giggles. She so petite, but very strong; which has earned her the nickname 'Ant'. It's also like she has ants in her pants because girlfriend can't sit still for more than 5 minutes. The only time she is still is when she's watching a movie. She'll watch pretty much anything you put on, but her favorites are Winnie the Pooh and Frozen. She is totally opposite of her siblings because she is very shy and reserved. She's definitely the kid that you'll see playing by herself, but be totally content with it. She's little Miss Independent; which I think is a really good quality to have.
Wes is the boy version of his big sister, Tenley. He is wild, daring and ALL BOY. He is always hollering, giggling, climbing and jumping off things. He is obsessed with any type of ball and has such an arm on him already. He is such a sweet and loving boy, but sometimes he can be a little bully and thinks it's funny to smack his sisters (we're working on that). When he's not causing a ruckus, he does like to relax. He enjoys cuddling and reading books, especially Mickey Mouse books. He loves his doggie and really likes chasing her around while yelling, "BA!" (bad!) when she steals his food or even when he gives it to her. He loves to throw Pearl's ball and scream, "GO!" He is very vocal and let's you know what he wants with his words or by showing you, but he definitely speaks more than Tenley did at this age. His favorite word is "mama" and every time he says it my hearts melts.
There's something about your "youngest" that is so precious. Maybe it's that you savor every milestone with them because you know this is it. This will never happen again. This is the last time we will celebrate their 18 month birthday; which makes it that much more special. I feel so, so blessed that God blessed me with two angels to experience these "lasts" with. I've really been trying to savor each moment with them, but it has been hard...really hard. How do you say good bye to something you don't want to end? I find myself squeezing them longer, watching them nap or kissing their lips while they sleep so much that I nearly wake them. I want to remember them like this forever...the 50 pounds of babies that falls asleep snuggled in my arms every night. How do I ever quit nursing when nursing two babies has been the sweetest thing EVER? People saying nursing is a bond with the mother and baby, but not with us. It's always been for them. They just stare into each others eyes until they fade away or there are the times when they poke each other and tickle each other so much that they let out the sweetest giggles. How do I say goodbye to that? Can they stay this age forever? I'm having such a hard time with my babes getting older. They say babies need their mommas, but I need them even more. They are my lifeline. Some people are meant to be doctors or financial advisors, but I feel that I'm doing what I was meant to do, too- being a mom to my three kiddos. They are my #1's and I love them so. I think I'm going to work up a way to stop time so I can keep them this way forever because I don't know how I'll function any other way. Stay sweet forever, my babies!
Happy 18 month birthday, Everly and Wesley!!
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