You know it's hot (it's been in the 90s and pretty humid) when Addison and FIscher are hanging out by the vents. They love sitting here and letting the air blow into their faces.

In other news, we got some pictures taken today! A friend from college is starting up a photography business this summer (she's a teacher) so she's trying to build her portfolio. She said today's session gave her some good practice with toddlers. Midway through the shoot, I asked her if she was getting any good pictures, and she said "I am, but they are all pretty informal." That was her polite way of saying that Addison and Fischer wouldn't hold still so they are all pretty much shots of them playing. :) I told her I didn't expect any posed pictures since they are ALWAYS on the go! I am so excited to see how they turned out!

This week, Fischer said "buu buu" for bubble, "nana" for night night, and "Ocha" for Pocahontas. Addison is also saying "nana" for night night. Also, we say grace each night before dinner. A few weeks ago, Fischer started putting his hands together after seeing us do it. This past week, he started doing it before we could even sit down, and now he is even interlocking his fingers. It is so cute! And last night he said "Ama" when we said Amen. Fischer repeats a lot of what we say, while Addison seems to sit back and take it all in. This leads me to believe that one day she is just going to start talking and never stop. :)

We have their 15 month check up tomorrow. Scott and I are placing bets on their weights, so we'll see who wins!!

There are some things about being a mom that just aren't fun. Figuring out what to do about Fischer's biting problem is one of them! I've asked many other moms for advice, and several have told me to try "time out." Most of these moms say that their pediatricians recommend starting time out at 1, and doing a minute per year of age. Since yelling and using stern tones, separation, even biting him back (yes, I tried that too!) haven't worked, I figured I'd give time out a try. I've never been a big time out fan, but at Addison and Fischer's age, I sort of feel like it's the only appropriate form of discipline.

It had been 5 whole days since Fischer even tried to bite Addison, so I thought maybe the phase was over. I was wrong. He tried biting her yesterday, and then again this morning. Yesterday, it was in public in their stroller, so I had no way to do time out. This morning, I was prepared. We opted to strap him into an umbrella stroller and face him towards the wall. People suggested using the high chair facing the wall, but I don't want them to associate eating meals with punishment.  Others recommended using a crib, but I also don't want them to associate sleeping with punishment. So, the stroller it what we settled on.

He didn't get the chance to actually bite Addison this morning because I caught him in time. So, I picked him up, put him right in the stroller and faced it towards the wall for 1 minute. I waited for tears from him. Nothing. In fact, I think he was happy to be in the stroller.  The tears came when I took him OUT of the time out stroller. Great. That didn't work! I guess I will try it again and see how it goes.

We have an appointment with our new pediatrician on Friday (15 month check ups), so I am anxious to get her input on discipline. I am also anxious to get Addison and Fischer's official weights and heights!

Here are a few pictures... I'm doing a little bit better about taking pictures in June.

Happy Monday! We are all fever free this morning. Yay! I just hope it stays that way...

With all of the fevers going on over the weekend, I forgot to mention that I actually cooked for us Friday night! I know that might shock some of you. :) But I enjoyed the change of pace (me in the kitchen and Scott on baby duty while I cooked!) and the meal was delicious. I used a Margherita Pizza recipe that my friend, Melissa, posted on her blog. She posts recipes on a regular basis, so I plan on trying some more of them soon!

We all enjoyed the pizza... even Addison and Fischer! Fischer even ate some of the tomatoes (which he usually avoids) because they were hidden under the cheese. Tricky tricky!

I hope all of you have a wonderful week!

Addison still has a fever, but it isn't as high as it was last night. She woke up at 1 am shaking and her fever was back at 103. We gave her some Tylenol, and put her in bed with us because we wanted to keep an eye on her, and she slept pretty well until 6:30, when she woke up and her fever was 103.4! (It's amazing, by the way, how much bed a tiny little body can take up). After another dose of Tylenol and a few more times getting sick, she seems to be improving! Her fever is staying around 99 today. If she still has one tomorrow afternoon, I will take her to the doctor, as the nurse said to bring her in if the fever lasts 48 hours.

Fevers are stressful, especially when they come so fast and get so high!! Hopefully tomorrow everyone will be back to normal!

I'm happy to report that Fischer's fever is gone, and has been since yesterday. His 4th molar (bringing him to a total of 12 teeth!) broke through, so we think that could have caused his fever. Addison, however, had a very high fever tonight. It got up to 103.5, and she got sick once after having some milk. We gave her Tylenol, and Scott gave her a bath to try and cool her of a bit, and by the time she went to bed her fever was down to 101. I spoke with a night nurse and she told me what to watch for and what to do if the fever got that high again. It was scary because it got really high, really fast, and we weren't (and still aren't) sure why. Hopefully she will wake up tomorrow fever-free!

I'm ashamed to admit that it's June 5th, and I have yet to take one picture this month. This is so unlike me, so I plan on taking a lot tomorrow to make up for it!

Addison has mastered (almost) a new skill. She's been working on it for quite some time, and yesterday, she finally did it. Now, our lives will never be the same.... :) I found her up on the chair twice this morning after briefly leaving the room, so we will probably end up removing the ottoman until she can get down on her own.

They both amaze me with the new skills they seem to learn each day. They are both doing their shape puzzle, and shape sorters quite well now, and are making animal and car matches on their magnet sets. If I'm out of the room, I can hear the song play when they make a match, but if I'm in the room, they act like they need my help. Usually after a little prompting, they will do it on their own in front of me!

In addition to skills, they are both saying a few new words. Fischer has started to say "oh no," "oh yeah," and "go." Addison says "box" and "beep beep." They will mostly repeat things we say, but will on occasion say things without hearing us say it first. Addison likes to grab door knobs now while saying "bye bye." Soon, they will both be tall enough to actually turn the door knobs!

Fischer was feeling a little out of sorts yesterday, but seems a little better this morning. He had a runny nose and his temperature got up to 102 by last night. It is always a little alarming when a fever gets that high in such a short amount of time. Luckily, after several doses of tylenol, the fever seems to be gone. Hopefully we can all stay healthy!!

Addison and Fischer had the best time with their shorts... They kept laughing, the taking them off, then trying to put them back on. It was pretty funny.  Fischer eventually got tired and laid down with his. :)

The past few nights, Addison and Fischer have been having book time in their cribs after baths. They actually sit there very quietly and "read." I tried taking a picture without disturbing them, so it's hard to see Addison in the back crib. It's so cute to watch them though, and I can only hope they always love to read as much as I do!

Tuesday night, I went to my first Columbia Area Moms of Multiples meeting. I went to a few in Charleston before the babies were born, and never made it back to another one after they arrived. So, I wanted to make it a point to go to the Columbia one this month.  It was fun and I met a lot of nice women! I am looking forward to going again!