Monday, September 29, 2008

18 months old!!!

Dear Addison and Jackson,
You made it through 18 months and you are amazing your dad and me everyday. I am still surprised by how much you occupy my thoughts - most of the time!
Addison, you are talking so well! Your favorite word right now is ribbit! You have a little frog washcloth. You go get it from the bathroom, carry it around and say, "ribbit!" You climb into your high chair all by yourself and you let us know it's time to eat. You call your brother Jack-see, which is so cute. And you love to share with him. When he's crying, you try to give him things to make him stop. Most of the time that works. But if you'd tried a few times and nothing works, you bite him. I guess you have your limits. You give the best good-night kisses and I look forward to them each day!
Jackson, my prince, you are such a daddy's boy. As long as he is in your sights, you are just fine. At night, you just sit on his belly, rest your chin on his knees and everyhing is wonderful. You aren't without your quirks. You won't eat lunch or dinner unless you have Goldfish on your tray. You don't necessarily eat the Goldfish, but as long as they are there, you are fine. Bizarre!
You and your sister love to blow kisses, but you actually keep them all to yourself. You keep your hand on your mouth the whole time. But I pretend that you are really giving them to me.
You use your words softly, almost as if you want to make sure you are perfect before you say them out loud and proud. It's very cute. You have really long hair; much longer than Addison's and your daddy doesn't want to cut it. You've only been mistaken for a girl a few times. When someone says, "Oh your the dad with twin girls," he says, "No, I have a daughter and a son with really good hair."
You play a winking game with me that I love! Even when you were sick a few weeks ago, you played the game and I knew you'd be OK. You aren't the cuddle kid I wished you'd be, but sometimes Addison snuggles with me and it makes my heart melt. You both love getting hugs from Raggedy Andy and he loves giving you guys hugs.
So, my loves, it's an incredible journey. Totally unpredictably amazing. Your dad and I hope you'll always love us and think we're the coolest. We'll be so crushed when you realize you are too cool for us.
We continue to pray that you'll be healthy and happy and always know that you are loved and God will always be there for you.
We love you to pieces and all together!

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