Yesterday, we received the results we've been waiting more than a year to hear...the boys have overcome their preemie status! (Ha ha, you didn't think I was going to write about the election, did you?)
That's right, at their physical therapy checkup yesterday, both kids demonstrated that they've met nearly all the developmental milestones of 16 month olds, and they don't have to come back for any more assessments. Praise God and hip hip, hooray!
There are just two areas where they're slightly behind the curve: using a spoon, and talking. The spoon/fork delay is mostly my fault because I hardly ever remember to give them silverware during meal times. How can they learn if they don't practice? As for language, they have several "risk factors" for delay, namely being preemies, boys, and twins. They say maybe 6-8 words now. They're supposed to have 20 words by 18-20 months. Last night I think I heard Gus say "cracker," so maybe he's up to 9 words now. He's the more talkative twin.
The things they're doing well include walking, navigating over/around obstacles, throwing a ball, coloring with a crayon, picking up small items like beads, etc. Great job, boys! Onward and upward!
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