Hansen Family Blog: Harvick & Jarrett . 16 Months

16 months old
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25 pounds, 5 ounces (Harvick)
26 pounds, 7 ounces (Jarrett)
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(Compare to Ryder at 16 Months)

Wow! The past few weeks have been busy...so, this blog post has just been set aside. I do enjoy blogging, but I've also made an effort to not stress about getting specific "topics" posted!

In the time between turning 15 months and 16 months, both boys primary method of moving is walking...well, running, really. A favorite game seems to be to circle around the kitchen island - chasing each other. Truthfully, anything that they can run a circle around works well!

Teeth counts are finally increasing - both boys are at 9 - Harvick has 6 on top, 3 on bottom); Jarrett has 5 on top, 4 on bottom). They have several more that are just about to pop through, but our boys seem to take their time getting teeth.

Neither boy is talking, relating words to objects (they babble). Of course, this is concerning, in that they seem to have similar patters to their older brother. And, although we would find a way to work with it, having either (or both) of them have to deal with Apraxia of Speech terrifies me. This being said, odds are stacked against them talking early - boys are typically later talkers than girls, and multiples are later than singletons...so, they are at the bottom of the totem pole. Only time will be able to tell us.

Harvick and Jarrett continue to be the closest of friends, and the greatest of enemies, within seconds of the other emotion. They are rough with each other, but they have no issues at church with other kids. Harvick enjoys more independent play, with Jarrett prefers to play with Ryder (especially with trains). It is so much fun watching them play together!

(Harvick)

My Aunt Colleen has saved yogurt cups, and has them with the toys for her granddaughter to play with when she is visiting. While we were there, Harvick and Jarrett LOVED them...so we decided to save our cups too!
(Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right)

Cute boys!
(Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right)

(Jarrett)

Really?! An OREO as a sample at Costco?! Why is that a sample? Hasn't everyone had an Oreo??
(Harvick on the left, Jarrett on the right)

First thing in the morning (can you tell which is a weekend vs work day?!), the boys all drink milk. Ryder thinks it is fun to sit with his brothers and me!

Playing together!
(Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right)

They both think it is hilarious to sit in the toy/pretend food box. I don't think it's as funny...but I do think they are super cute!
(Jarrett on the left, Harvick on the right)

This picture makes me laugh every time I look at it! Jarrett (right) was exhausted - it was right before bed - and Harvick (left) was concerned because he was feeling squished. So funny!