25 Months

The boys are 25 months today, and I have to say this month did not go by as fast as the others. I think that is a good thing. We cannot keep up with how fast they are changing. They change constantly and it seems like their personalities are taking shape more and more each day. They certainly are becoming quite a stitch these days. Zach ended up getting two little blisters on the bottom of his toes. We attempted to put a little ointment and two band-aids to put the healing in overdrive. However, Zach was very dramatic walking with a limp like he had been seriously injured. The band-aids did not last long to say the least. Jack always has concern for people with "boo-boos" because he is constantly looking at it, saying “uh-oh”. I guess Zach thought the band-aids were a bit uncomfortable so off they came. :) Oh well. As much running around they do and constant playing that I am sure it does not even bother him, unless his brother is checking out the wound. This of course shifts his focus back on the boo-boo. We still have good days, really good days, bad days, and really bad days. As the boys age, grow, and learn more and more each day, they are also adapting to the world around them and sometimes this can cause us to have bad days. Steve and I continue to echo one another….“this is only a phase”….“this is only a phase”. :) You know when they are testing you when they acknowledge every other question or demand you ask of them positively with the exception of meal time. It is amazing how quickly their hearing becomes impaired.

Lately the thought of transitioning them from crib to toddler bed has entered my mind and the thought grows intensely. We are not looking forward to this because the system we have now works just fine and I know the transition will have to come with patience. I have done some research and parents generally make this transition typically 1) when the toddler begins to climb out of the crib, 2) if there is a sibling on the way, 3) if the toddler is 36 inches long, and 4) when potty training begins. Well, I believe the boys are 36 inches long at least from the doctor report at their 24 month check but keep in mind that whole day was a challenge but I think what we got was just about accurate after two attempts. They have not climbed out of their crib as yet; not even one attempt. We are not in a position where we have to get rid of the crib. That said we might just keep to what we have working for now and see how the next couple of months go for us. Since they are showing signs of interest in using the big boy potty (won’t go into specifics but they watch and mimic their Daddy—pretty funny) then we will need to couple that training with the transition to the toddler bed. They are so good about “telling” us they need their diaper changed. They grab their diaper and crinkle their nose followed by a sniffing sound. HA. We are getting closer. Okay, so getting back to the transition to toddler bed. They boys feed off of each other and so I fear they will get up and want to play. I also read the transition stage can occur anywhere between 18 – 36 months and to let it occur when the time is right based on the level of maturity. I had to snicker when I read “maturity” level as I don’t think Toddler’s have this as of yet, but I get the intent. I have spoken to parents with children that have made the transition and most have done it one kid at a time; not multiples at the same age. Those with multiples either “tented” the crib or separated them into different rooms, and I am not doing either. It simply is finding a technique that works and not letting the boys control the process. Nonetheless we will just have to take it moment by moment and see where this takes us. Our saving grace is the boys are never allowed to “play” with toys in bed and they know when they are in bed it is bedtime, so I am praying this will play a big part in a seamless transition. We have been successful with every other transition. We are still amazed to this day how easy the transition was to eliminate the binkey. I think we did this at the right time because I have heard horror stories and our process went very easy; one day and no crying. It has been many months now and they have not looked back! Steve and I would get so tense when we were out and about and we would see children older than the boys with binkies and we would freak out if they noticed what the other child had, but they kicked that like a bad habit...wink wink!

We will continue sharing with each of you all the things they are doing, learning, and adapting to that helps shape who they are today and the men they will become.

Happy 25 Months Love Bugs!!

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