Happy giant babies...

Garrett and Paige had their four month check-up this week and furthered our hypothesis that we make giant babies. Paige was 17 lbs 12 oz (99%) and 24.75 inches long (64%) and Garrett was 19 lbs 3 oz (98%) and 26 inches long (81%). The doctor kept saying, "they're just really cute babies!" and I like to think she doesn't say that about everyone's kids!

As they are growing and getting older we are finding out that they are as different as two siblings can be, which is interesting considering they shared a womb and receive identical parenting. Garrett cries if you don't put him to sleep when he's tired, and he loves his bed. He sleeps like a champ and currently loves playing with his feet. He enjoys playing by himself on his play mat. He doesn't cry a lot, but once he gets started he's very hard to console. He babbles up a storm, laughs readily and will smile at strangers.


Paige on the other hand, is completely different. Paige cries if you try to put her to sleep because she doesn't want to miss anything. She sleeps lightly and prefers to be sitting up and watching what's going on. She hates the play mat because she wants to be up to see what everyone is doing. She's quick to cry, but quick to get over it as well and easy to console. She says very little and prefers to stay close to Mommy. And if a stranger tries to chat with her, her bottom lip will come out and the ear piercing screams will begin.