Milestones

We continue to marvel at how quickly time passes. The vividness of our memories makes it seem like our wedding was just months ago and our babies added to the family just weeks ago. Perhaps sleep deprivation has contributed to this strange time warp we are experiencing; whatever the cause, it has inspired us to take the time to record a few milestones that we have witnessed lately.

Oliver
- Sleeping for four hour stretches at night
- Growing like a champion
At birth:
Height: 19.5 inches
Weight: 7 pounds 5 ounces
At 5 weeks:
Height: 23 inches (97th percentile)
Weight: 10 pounds 14 ounces (90th percentile)
- Increasingly alert during the daytime hours


Theodore
- Climbing the chain ladder on the playground
- Being mom's helper (throwing diapers away, bringing blankets, etc.)
- Adding new words to his vocabulary
- Finding trucks and airplanes fascinating
- Conducting behavioral experiments (what happens if I hit my brother? what happens if I throw all of the laundry my mama just folded? what happens if I hit my daddy's new computer?)


Asher
- Climbing the chain ladder on the playground while holding a bucket full of water and not spilling a drop (a great feat accomplished thanks to OT and lots of practice)
- Responding to Dora's prompts (this one is huge...Asher has never responded to cartoon character's questions or prompts. We started watching Dora the Explorer two weeks ago, and much to our surprise, he started responding to her questions. He has told her which path she should take, told her she needs her backpack and her map, and counted with her...we are really proud of him for this accomplishment.)
- Dressing and undressing himself
- Adjusting very well to lots of changes (new preschool teacher, new therapy approach, place, and therapists, and a new family member!)


It is good to take inventory of the milestones we reach every once in a while...no matter how long it takes us to reach them. Realizing that we are making progress gives us inspiration to persevere - that and it is always good to find something to celebrate every day!