The other issue the Early Intervention team is addressing is gross motor skills. Both boys were evaluated but only Caleb qualified so he will be receiving physical therapy twice a month to jump-start his interest in becoming more mobile. He had his first session 2 weeks ago and it if the purpose of PT is to have your baby scream bloody murder, then it went swimmingly. At the time, he was not tolerating more than 5 minutes on his tummy...or so I thought. I was asked to put him on his tummy and then show the therapist at what point in his protest I usually gave in and changed his position. When she saw that I caved at the first whimper, she all but spanked me. Apparently, I'm a sucker. Fast forward ONE week and Caleb is now staying on his tummy for up to 20 minutes! It was really hard watching him stare at me with those watery eyes begging for me to get him out of the torturous position, but we pushed through it and after a couple of days I figured out tricks to redirect his attention. It's just tricky because if he shows NO frustration, the purpose is defeated as we want him to try to change positions himself. But push him TOO hard, and he just lies down and sucks his thumb. It's definitely been a learning experience for me as well as Caleb. At any rate, the PT was thrilled at our progress:). This week we're working on transitioning from sitting to all fours.

Braxton has been his usual playful, easy-going self. He's eating like a champ and is now 19 pounds 9 ounces! He has acquired a new facial expression that closely resembles one that I made as a little girl as well. He squints his eyes as tightly as he can and gives this wide, strained grin. I can't decide if it looks he's in pain or if it looks like he's saying "look at me...I'm smiling!..this is how a smile looks!" Whatever it is, it's as cute as it is hilarious. He's also become quite fond of jumping (while you hold him up), kicking, and break-dancing. He can spin around on his tummy and practically get across the room. I've also been working with him on whatever exercises they give me for Caleb.

Gymboree has been getting better and better as well. They got a gold star last week! Okay, they didn't actually get a gold star but their teacher commented on how much they've grown developmentally since the first class 3 weeks ago. And they were very nice to Mimi this week. We didn't even have to do the cranky baby switch off. It was a good time. The boys are just becoming more and more of a delight these days. Their two bottom teeth have popped out thus ending the multiple night wakings and general crabbiness of the previous month. Hm, maybe that's why I didn't post much during that time. Thank God that's over!

Ok, so now that I've completely bored you with every tiny detail, I'll reward you with pictures! These were taken at the zoo last weekend when Grandma and Grandpa came to visit. Enjoy and thanks for reading!

Daddy and Braxton-Daddy loves the animals. Braxton not so much.

Grandma, Caleb, Grandpa, and Braxton petting the only animal I'd let them get close to.

Caleb hammin' it up for the camera.