18 months!

Wow! Hazel and Jude are 18 months old! I can hardly believe it. What are they up to?

• Neither of them are saying anything meaningful yet (a lot of babbling), but according to their speech evaluations they are still within the normal range and Hazel's receptive language is even above her actual age.
• They both sleep about 11-12 hours each night. And, dare I say it? Hazel has FINALLY been sleeping through the night for the past couple of weeks (minus last night). I think they're transitioning to 1 nap a day, and it's still the morning nap for both of them (which makes them more than ready for bedtime each night). Every few days though they'll still throw in a 2nd nap.
• Their favorite activity is to take blocks out of a drawer in Hazel's room, put them on her table, and then put them back in the drawer. They do this together (without fighting!) many times throughout the day.
• They both love books. Some of their favorites are "Barnyard Dance", "Dear Zoo", "Shake a Leg" and any books that have textures to feel in them.
• They both love being chased and squeal with delight. 
• They LOVE going outside and get so excited to get their coats and shoes on. 
• Hazel copies almost everything that Jude does, especially the things that I say, "No, Jude." to. For example (here's their latest), Jude gags himself (who knows why???). I say, "No gagging, Jude." Hazel looks right at me, opens her mouth, sticks her finger in and gags herself. I say, "No gagging!".  They both continue to do it over and over. Noel turns the other way and bursts into laughter. Luckily, no one has barfed from this activity yet. It's only a matter of time...
• We had our first toilet "incident" yesterday. As I was changing Hazel's diaper, Jude got in the bathroom and threw a whole role of toilet paper in the toilet. Stinker.

Hazel is on day 7 of no Prevacid (reflux medication) and things are going well so far. Praise the Lord! We think she may be done with it, but won't know for sure for another week or so.

 Sorry about the drippy snot. All 3 kids have colds. 

 This is what Hazel looks like many times throughout the day. She collects anything and everything and holds as many things as possible (under her chin, mouth, arms, etc.). Maybe she'll be a saver instead of a spender. :)

 Jude thinks his daddy is very funny.

 Poor buddy Jude has been bitten by Hazel several times the last few days. He tries to steal her toys and she retaliates by biting (more when she's teething) and when I'm feeding Nona, I can't catch her fast enough. At least he's still smiling.

And here's a few of Nona just for fun.

 This is not Nona's normal face during tummy time. Normally she's crying.

I think she's getting so big!