Bye Bye Bottles!

Yesterday the babies slept until 9:30. I decided it would be a perfect day to "forget" to give them their morning bottle. They weaned themselves down to just their morning baba months ago and I swore that the day they turned 1 bottles would be history. The day after their birthday I wasn't going to give them their bottle when they woke up. They quickly let me know that was not acceptable. They screamed, and screamed, and screamed until I caved. (Hey, I'm outnumbered! You would cave too!) So, they have continued receiving their morning bottles since their birthday :)

So as of yesterday, no tears, no fits, no whining. Kenzie and Lexie gave up their bottle without a fuss. Yahoo! So we are officially bottle free in this house. Now, if I could just get them to like milk. So far, they will play with their sippy cups full of milk and occasionally get a mouthful and spit it out. Madison didn't like milk until she was about 2 and boycotted in again between the ages of 3 1/2 to 5. She just isn't a huge milk drinker. And, guess what? I hate milk. Despise milk. It's nasty. So I can't say I am really surprised that my girls are not the biggest fans either. I will continue to offer it to them once or twice a day, but I won't force the issue. We will just make sure they eat lots of yogurt, cheese, etc., to make sure they get the calcium they need. The doctor was not concerned about the issue, so I'm not either.

Next stop, binkie breaking. No fun there.

One Year Old!

The youngest Phillips' women have made it through their first year! Yikes! Where did that time go? Seriously. I am amazed by them everyday and I love watching them hit all of their new milestones. All in all, life is busy but great!

Kenzie is growing like a weed. Already in 18 month clothing. Size 4-5 shoe. Size 3 diapers. She definitely has a mind of her own and likes to test every boundary we have on her. She is talking more and more. Mama, dada, baba, oggie (doggie), yeah, hi, uh-oh, nana, num num. She knows where her mouth is, claps and waves, plays peek-a-boo, loves to walk. Oh yeah, I said it. She is walking. All over. It came suddenly for her. She was cruising for weeks and then just took off one day. She loves the independence. Kenzie is all about testing me. She loves to throw fits. Major tantrums. And the word "no" doesn't phase her. She just looks at you and smiles. Little stinker.

Lexie is still more petite than Kenzie. She is also in 18 month clothing, size 4 shoe and size 3 diapers. She has a very sensitive spirit and cries if/when Kenzie takes something from her, or if she falls down. She is a big time kisser. Loves to make funny faces. If you tell her "no" she breaks down in tears. She is practically running now. If you chase her, she takes off as fast as she can. Lexie has also mastered standing up from the sitting position. :) Such a big girl!

These little girls bring so much joy to me. They are adorable and so precious. Although my days are stressful and I am exhausted each night, I wouldn't change a thing!

Their birthday party was a blast. Lexie went crazy in her cake. I have never seen anything like it. Kenzie wasn't too sure at first, but she started to enjoy it toward the end. My mom bought them a wagon complete with seatbelts. They love it! We have taken a few walks around the neighborhood since the weather has been so nice. Can't wait to use it more! Madison also loves to pull them around inside the house. Daddy and I bought them their first car. It's a little white convertible. They are a little small to drive it alone, but Madi has taken on the role of the driver so happily. Imagine that! We also just ordered a small trampoline for the backyard. It just arrived today so we will be getting that set up shortly. So excited for all the outdoor activities we will be doing!

Bedtime is between 7-7:30. They wake up around 7:30-8. Still taking (2) 2+ hour naps a day. They are full of energy and spunk and have a blast playing outside and inside with big sis!