18 Months

If you haven't noticed I'm behind on my blogging and have lot's of catching up to do! Lot's has been going on in The Mixon household and some of it will have to be discussed in another post.

This post is all about L & M and their 18 month well baby. It is super hard for me to believe that the twins are already 1 1/2 years old. I mean it literally feels like yesterday that we were dreaming of what they would look like and I was finding out we were having a boy and girl. All I have to say is time sure does fly when you are having fun!

I took L & M to their 18 month well baby. First off, I requested all the paperwork that needed to be filled out for their 18 month appointment at their 15 month appointment. There were seriously like 15 pages to fill out PER child and there was no way this momma was going to be able to a) watch her children in the waiting room b) fill out the paperwork and c) keep any sanity I have left. The nurses were extremely appreciative of my preparedness, since we were the first appointment of the day we didn't put them behind schedule.

Maddox from the minute we took her back into the room she was an unhappy camper. I almost think that she knew the path that was unfolding in front of her. Also, since we were the first appointment of the day we had to feed them breakfast in the car. I don't know about your kiddos but mine like to sit down and have a big breakfast, if we have to do breakfast on the run it seems to throw off their whole morning.

Anywho, when Dr. B made his appearance Maddox was done. She was completely unhappy. I was able to calm her down for a brief time with a Strawberry Fruit Leather, but other than that Dr. B & I had to talk above her.

Since we're talking about Miss Priss I'll start with her.

Maddox was 25 lbs (75 percentile) and 33.5" tall (100 percentile). Dr. B said that she was on the top of her growth chart for height for her age. He said that she had a perfect height to weight ratio and that at the rate she was going she was on the path to being 5'8" to 5'9". Everything looked great on her and she was a healthy girl.

 She has cut all of her teeth except for her two year molars. She is jabbering up a storm and is able to say the following: "What's that? What's this? All done" and many other words. She has gotten to the phase where she loves babies or stuffed animals. She is so good with animals. She loves on our dogs all the time and is quick to love on any animal around. She can identify and point to several items in a book such as: balls, shoes, flowers, dogs, cats, ducks, butterflies, zebras, sippy cups, teddy bears, airplanes and much more. She is also able to point out the following body parts: Nose, Eyes, Teeth, Tongue, Ears, Head and Belly button. We have to be careful because she will accidentally poke your eye these days trying to show you where your eyes are :o)

Lukas was 32 lbs (100 percentile) and 36" tall (100 percentile). Mr. Lukas is our big boy. He isn't even on his growth chart for his height and weight. Dr. B said that he has the perfect height to weigh ratio and that he is on the path to be around 6'3"! We had no doubt that he would be a big boy, especially after carrying him around for several minutes.

 Lukas has all of his teeth except for his 2 year molars and he is still working on some of his I teeth (the pointy ones). Lukas loves electronics and phones. He is constantly "on the phone" everything from remotes to his hand become an imaginary phone. He has pretty comical conversations with himself. Lukas isn't really interested in identifying anything in a book. He will get things like balls and shoes, but only one his time. He will point to your nose, ears, teeth and tongue.

Here is Lukas having a phone conversation:



Both of the babies are growing up so quickly and doing some wonderful things. Here is our newest milestone that we are slowly obtaining...eating with a spoon!




I'll post more pictures in some of the upcoming posts!

13 Months

The babies are growing and changing so much! They are at an extremely fun stage right now and we enjoy every minute of watching them grow. They have a lot of personality and are constantly leaving us in awe.

Right now, Lukas is working on all four molars top and bottom at 1 time. He is handling it wonderfully and we are blessed that he is being such a champ. Lukas is walking around everywhere and has now caught the dancing bug from his sister. If it's got a beat, Lukas likes to shake it to it! Whenever my cell phone goes off (which normally has some sort of obnoxious ringtone), Lukas stops what he is doing and shakes his booty.

He can sign the following:

More

Please

All Done

Milk (though he is very stubborn with this one)

Hungry

He says the following words consistently:

Momma

Dadda

Night Night

Nanna

Bye Bye

Ga Ga (not sure what this is for yet, maybe Lady Ga Ga...no?)

Maddox is still very busy. She is always moving! However, she is still very sweet and lovey too! Maddox will "give sugars" upon request. She LOVES Lady and Bodhi and is constantly trying to give them "sugars" or her food! She has a pair of sunglasses that she loves to wear around the house and likes to wear hats. Maddox is working on her molars as well. She handles it just as well as her brother.

Maddox signs:

More

All done

Please

Milk

Food

Maddox says these words consistently:

Momma

Dadda

Hi

Quit

Thank you (pronounced Tuh Choo)

It is hilarious to hear Maddox say Quit. When the dogs bark at the door, I tell them to Quit Barking. Maddox has picked up on the word and now when she hears the dogs barking she points and says "Quit". Oh, I just can't wait to see what other little sayings I have that will be brought to my attention :)

Nana came down and visited this weekend. The twins LOVE their Nana! Maddox snuggled and loved on her all weekend and didn't want to let her go. Lukas was just as friendly with his love! She is such a blessing to have down. She always knows exactly what to do and helps with everything. I guess that's just a great momma for you!

Anywho, That's all that is going on in our world right now! I'll leave you with a bunch of pictures...your favorite!

My Snack Cup Hoarder

No pictures please...

Here sis..you can have some of my eggs

Two Words...SLOPPY JOES

A Distinguished Gentleman

We ♥ Nana!!!

Momma's Hat

Busy Bee

1 Year Stats

Sorry that it has been a while since I updated, but with birthdays, travel and Christmas we have been super busy!

On Monday, December 20th, I took the babies to their 1 year well baby check. Dr. B was impressed with their stats and with their capabilities! As always, I will break them up so that you can see what they both can do individually!

Lukas

Lukas was 31.5" long and 25lbs 6oz in weight. He is still our "big boy". Dr. B says that he is still the ideal weight for his height and he is amazed that Lukas has grown so much.

I say this all the time, but Lukas is definitely a boy! He loves to rough house and bang things around. We have been struggling a little bit recently with him pulling hair and hitting. He generally starts out being sweet, but then he gets very rough. So we are having to work on showing him "gentle touches" and taking away toys when he hits his sister.

Lukas walks around everywhere and reaches things we thought were "high enough". He is still a lover and gets his heart broken when he is told "no" or "removed from the situation". He currently has 8 teeth and is working on his back molar. He loves when it is time to brush his teeth and is such a big help. Right now, Lukas loves when you "get him". When he walks away from you, if you make growling noises and hit the floor like you are coming after him, he squeals with delight and runs back to you laughing. Then wants to do it again...and again...and again!

Lukas says "Momma", "Dadda", Night Night (which sounds like Nigh Nigh), and Nana. His favorite foods are Mangoes, Mandarin Oranges, Enchiladas, Apple-Chicken Nuggets, Clementine's and Cinnamon Banana Pancakes.

Lukas Loved Nana's Pork & Beans!

Lukas & Daddy

Maddox

Maddox was 30" tall and weighed 20lbs 5 oz. She is still our "petite girl". Maddox is in the higher percentiles along with her brother, but comparatively, she seems alot smaller. Dr. B says that Maddox is the ideal weight for her height.

Maddox is running everywhere and climbing onto things like boxes, fireplaces, window seats.  If she can climb it, she will!  Recently, we have had to watch Maddox because she constantly steals Lukas's toys...that or she distracts him with another toy then takes the one she is really after! We watch her close and make sure that she doesn't take his toys as much. She is also going through a phase where she likes to bring things to you and then take them back. It's a game she likes to play. She brings me a toy and I tell her "Thank You"...then she quickly wants it back in her possession.

Maddox has 8 teeth and is currently working on another 1. She loves to brush her teeth, too. Recently, Maddox is able to identify things in books such as: point to the ball, etc. If I tell her to go get Elmo and bring him to me, she will bring me Elmo. She also loves to DANCE...if she hears music she "shakes her booty". See below:

Maddox likes to eat with a spoon, though she doesn't accomplish much with it. She usually puts the food on the spoon with her hand and then puts it in her mouth. Dr. B says that eating with a spoon is an 18 month skill, so I say it's a pretty good start!

Maddox can say "Momma", "Dadda", and "Hi"...much to our dismay, she also says what sounds like S***. We can't tell what she is trying to say it's like a mixture of "this" and it comes out as as "S***". Maddox's favorite foods are: Mangoes, Corn, Apple-Chicken Nuggets, Clementine's, any kind of bean, and ORANGE SHERBET!

Maddox loves Rocking Animals

Both of the babies are doing so well! They are both off of bottles and formula. They drink organic whole milk out of sippy cups! I can't believe they are already so grown up! Each day they do something that amazes me. Thanks for keeping up with us!

Maddox loves her new Car from Nana!

Making sure Lukas treats the car with Care...

"Here sis, let me push you" ***I'll teach her to steal my toys***

Grams & Popaw with the Grandies

A Week of Firsts....

This week marked a lot of "firsts" in our babies lives. I will go in order!

1) Lukas & Maddox spent their first week with their new nanny, Morgan.

We recently hired a new nanny and her name is Morgan. After interviewing her, we immediately felt that she was the perfect fit for our family. She is high energy, loving and fun. The twins immediately took to her and so have we. It also helps that we have several strange coincidences, such as she was born and raised around our home town in the Texas panhandle, she is an Aggie (WHOOP) and her Uncle is the OBGYN that delivered both of our nieces! It is a small world let me tell you and we are super happy to have her in our home!

2) Lukas & Maddox celebrated their 1st Birthday!

On Saturday (December 18th), we had a huge birthday party for Lukas and Maddox. Several of our friends and family were in attendance and we had a great time! My sister, Courtney, came down and helped me get ready for the event and my friend Missy made decorations and cupcakes and the cakes too! My great friend, Richard, helped cater the event and made tons of great food!

Lukas was "all boy" while digging into his cake, while Maddox took the cleaner route and licked icing off of a single finger. We are soo thankful for all our friends and family that made it out and brought us a plethora of wonderful gifts. Everything turned out perfectly and we enjoyed sharing this special day with the ones we love most!

3) Lukas & Maddox had their first haircut (or trim, I should say)

After all the excitement from the birthday party, we decided to kick back and relax on Sunday. Plus, the children wanted to play with EVERY single new toy they had received. My sister, Courtney, took the opportunity to give our sweet angels their first haircut. I call it a haircut, but it was a simple trim to cut off little ends and help shape the hair style so that it wasn't in their eyes and so that it can grow longer and fuller. It makes me happy that their first haircut was done by their Aunt CoCo. We are soo thankful that she came down to visit!

We have been busy and it doesn't look like much is going to slow down in our near future. This week we are headed to A-Town to celebrate Christmas (and birthday) with all of our family. We are super excited to share these special times with our family and can't wait to see everyone!

A Birthday Letter for my babies...

My dearest Lukas & Maddox,

One year ago today, God blessed me with a 7lbs 7oz baby boy and a 5lbs 13oz baby girl. You were a long awaited answered prayer. A dream that your father and I had from the time we planned our future together.

For 36 weeks and 4 days, I dreamed of what you would look like and prayed for your safe arrival. I enjoyed every moment of carrying you both. I would sing Coldplay to you in the bathtub (that was after all the first concert you both attended) and Cody would read you a story every night. Though we already had a bond so strong, nothing could have prepared me to meet you.

When I saw you both for the first time, I immediately felt a love that I had never known. As I held you both for the first time, at the same time, I knew then and there that my life would never be the same again.

Our first year with you has been the highlight of our lives. The joy you have given Cody and I is hard to describe. You give us hope, happiness, laughter, and love. We also have never worried about someone as much as we have worried about you both. Our lives are so full that we cannot imagine them without you.

Maddox - We love your independent personality and your ability to light up a room. You have often been described by our family and friends as a "pixie", because of your petite build and nimble movements. We love the way you dance around and laugh so sweet. You always have a smile on your face and a plan in your mind. We love the way you are enamored by the small details around you and how you never stop. You are everything we could want in a baby girl. We have such dreams for you in our heads and while we can't wait to see the lady you will become, we enjoy you being our baby girl.

Lukas - We love your sweet, loving nature. You love to give hugs and kisses to the ones you care for the most. Nana has always said you have "soulful eyes". Your boisterous laugh touches our hearts and makes anyone within earshot smile.  You are soo playful and ornery at the same time.  Everyone that meets you says you are "all boy". We love your out-going personality and your love of attention. You are everything we could want in a baby boy. We know you have a wonderful future ahead of you, and while we can't wait to see the amazing man you will become, we enjoy you being our baby boy.

Lukas and Maddox, I hope you always know that you bless my life. I hope I never forget to tell you everyday that I love you and that you are the world to me.  I know I kiss you so much that you can't stand it sometimes, but you should know now that will never change. I thank God everyday for you. This first year of your life has been one of the best years of mine. I love you soo very much!

Mom

10 Months

It seems like yesterday that I was telling the birth story and now here we are 10 months later...only 2 months away from being 1 year olds!

What's been going on these days? A LOT! We were recently visited by Cody's parents, Ione & Terry, sister, Kylene and our nieces - Lauren and Ally. We were super excited that everyone got to come and visit and we got to enjoy our nieces for a few days! They, too, are growing up soo quickly! I remember vividly waiting at the hospital for Kylene to deliver Lauren...and now Lauren is in 1st grade.

Both of our babies are developing new skills everyday and are learning all about the world around them.

Lukas

 

Lukas is still our flirt. He loves attention and will be very silly/loud to get that attention. Everytime we go somewhere Lukas is making eyes with someone. I would say that he would be a heartbreaker, but he is sooo sweet. He is also a lover. He loves to gives kisses, hugs and just cuddle at times. Ladies be warned...you break my son's heart...I'm gonna break your... I digress.

Lukas has 6 teeth. He has three on the bottom and three on the top! His wide mouth grin looks soo stinkin' cute with those two front teeth showing. However, with this new development we have had to watch them both for biting. He has also started showing us a few temper tantrums (no clue where he gets that from) Sometimes he gets cranky and just lays his face on the floor and fusses. It is pretty hysterical and we have to try hard not to laugh at his "anger".

Lukas stands on his own, waves, says "Mama" & "Dada", eats pretty much anything he can get his hands (esp. if it's on Maddox's tray) and plays roughly with all of his toys. We took him for a shots only visit with Dr. B and he is weighing in at 23.6 lbs.

Maddox

Maddox is our busy bee. She is completely walking on her own now! At around 9.5 months she was taking steps, but now she is full blown walking. She goes EVERYWHERE in a hurry!

Maddox, too, is a sweetheart. She hasn't met a stranger and she is always loving anyone who holds her. She will melt your heart. I'm glad she will have a big brother to watch over her, though I think she will be able to take care of herself. It's nice to know they will always have each other.

Maddox has 6 teeth; four on top and 2 on bottom. She walks everywhere, eats pretty much anything, carries objects around as she is walking, waves, says "Mama" & "Dada" and is still very interested in jewelry/bling. When we took her to Dr. B, she weighed 19.6. She is our petite little girl.

When you pick Maddox up, she feels lighter than she looks as opposed to Lukas who feels heavier than he looks! Both babies are sleeping through the night and both are Pacifier free! Woo Hoo!

Attacking Aunt Ky..

Cousin Lauren was AWESOME with the babies...

Both babies are doing wonderfully and we couldn't love our family of four more!

9 Months

Holy Moly where has the time gone?!?

Last week, I took Maddox and Lukas to their 9 month well-baby check-up. Dr. B was very impressed at how much they have grown. As usual, I'm going to split this up by baby so they each get their chance in the spotlight!

Maddox

Maddox weighed 17 lbs 5oz (50th percentile) and was 27.5" long (75th percentile). Dr. B said when looking at her height to weight ratio, she was the "perfect" weight for her height! WOO HOO!

Maddox's Milestones
• Crawls
• Pulls ups
• Stands alone unassisted (this is funny to watch, because she will let go of you and stand on her own then sit down and shake her head no)
• Shakes her head No
• Waves
• Uses a Sippy Cup
• Has two teeth on top and two teeth on bottom

Maddox's Food Faves
• Grilled chicken, Hamburger meat, Tilapia (or anything meat)
• Beans (Black, Garbanza, Pinto, Black eyed peas)
• Kiwi
• Sweet Potatoe Fries (Cinnamon, EVOO, & a little Sea Salt baked to perfection)
• Oatmeal with Yogurt
• Blueberries

Maddox has actually become really interested in anything that we are eating. This makes it very hard for me to eat, because anything I have she wants.

What's in your wallet?

Lukas

Lukas weighed 21 lbs 4 oz (75th percentile) and was 29.5" long (95th percentile). Dr. B again said when looking at his height to weight ratio he was the "perfect" weight for his height. WOO HOO (again)!

Lukas's Milestones
• Crawls (my iPhone was replaced so I lost the video :( I'll get one soon)
• Pulls up (however, once he is up..he isn't sure how to get down so he gets pretty fussy because he won't let go and actually sit down)
• Stands alone unassisted
• Waves
• Does the "More" sign
• Uses a Sippy Cup
• Babbles (Ma Ma, Ba ba Ba, Buh Buh Buh)

Lukas's Food Faves
• FRUIT (he loves, Peaches, Pears, Kiwi, Strawberries etc)
• Chicken
• Yogurt and Oatmeal
• Carrots
• Cheese
• Sweet Potato Fries

Both of the babies had to get tested for anemia. Which means they had to have their fingers pricked and held until enough blood could fill a vile. Lukas was a champion and it didn't take him long to fill the vile (and he didn't cry once). Maddox had to be pricked twice and even though it took a while to fill her vile, she didn't cry once either!

Dr. B and his Nurse J both commented on how happy and well behaved our children were.

I always recommend using Diapers.com . We have found that they offer the best price we can find for formula and diapers (Tax free and with free 2 day shipping) AND their customer service is outstanding! It also helps us to budget how much we are spending on diapers and formula. Their slogan is "We deliver everything but the baby"....hmmm.. Maddox and Lukas seem to be pretty big fans of the shipping boxes:

I found these SUPER cute Texas A&M outfits that I HAD to have for game days...after calling and locating..begging and pleading..I finally found them and had them shipped to me from College Station..

Lastly, my son found the Boudreaux's Butt Paste....ugh