Magnus and Ragnar are 7 months old! A year ago, we knew we were pregnant with twins and had just found out that we were having two boys! It seems like everyday Magnus and Ragnar are moving and babbling more and more and notice the world around them. Their personalities are VERY distinctive while their looks are becoming more similar.
Magnus:
- Size 2 or size 3 diaper
- 0-3 & 3-6 M pants/shorts, 6-month onesies, 6–9-month sleepers
- Navigates the floor by rolling and scooting
- Giggles a lot when faces are close to him
- Has 2 teeth (bottom)
- LOVES when Papa tosses him in the air
- Plays “cricket” with his feet – rubs them together
- Chooses to spend most of his time on his tummy
- Loves books, being read to and turning the pages (board books) on his own
- Calm demeanor
- Quickly falls asleep
- Observes things prior to trying, but once he tries them, he does them correctly the first time
- Now enjoys spending time in the exersaucer and jumperoo (for short periods)
- Foods he likes: cauliflower, yogurt, porridge, banana, green beans, tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, rice crackers, pasta, toasted bagel thins, strawberries, pineapple, hummus, loves things with a lot of spice or seasoning
Ragnar:
- Size 2 or size 3 diaper
- 0-3 pants/shorts, 6-month onesies, 6–9-month sleepers
- Navigates the floor by rolling, scooting, sliding, pulling. He is FAST!
- Very curious about objects near him, especially anything he isn’t supposed to touch
- Very determined
- “Talks” a lot
- LOVES the exersaucer and jumperoo and would spend all of his time in them, if given the choice
- Notices his brother’s toys and wants what Magnus has
- Loves to touch his brother (eyes, nose, ears, head, hands, feet) – to Magnus’ displeasure
- “sings” along to music
- Prefers activities to books
- Foods he likes: Steak, meatballs, chicken, pork, salmon, cod, sausage, tomato soup, grilled cheese sandwich, broccoli, cauliflower, strawberries, pineapple, yogurt, porridge, avocado, asparagus, hummus, highly spiced/seasoned foods
Both
- Giggle/laugh on the diaper changing table
- “talk” to each other all day and at night (when they should be sleeping in their cribs)
- Like swinging at the park in the baby swing
- Very little stranger anxiety
- Love going on walks
- Enjoy visits from all people, not just those they know well
- Rock on their hands and knees
- Stand with assistance
- Sit with assistance
- Calm themselves in their cribs by either turning on their mobile or playing with teething rings
- Love baths and splashing
- Are aware of the dogs and watch them when the dogs are active
- Reach out to be picked up by Mama and Papa
- Give hugs and “kisses” (open mouth slobbering)
