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November 2, 2006

Day 2, compare and contrast

I know that everyone says its not a good thing to compare kids because everyone is different and no 2 people are the same. I can understand saying this because parents, values, and the environment has a lot to do with the way people are who they are. Every child reaches there "milestones" at a different time and there is nothing wrong with hitting them a little early or a little later than the "average" time frame.

I try not to compare Hannah and Alanna much but it is difficult sometimes. I don't compare as in worrying that Hannah didn't do this when Alanna did it or the other way around. I like to compare to see where Alanna is vs where her sister was at the same age. Here are a few comparisons that I have noticed.
Hannah
slept 8 hrs through the night- 5 weeks old
Alanna
slept 8 hrs through the night-7 weeks old
Hannah
held her own bottle-7 months old
Alanna
held her own bottle-6 months old
Hannah
never crawled, she scooted on her butt at 10 months old
Alanna
crawled at 8 months old
Hannah
ate "people" food at 10 months old
Alanna
won't let ANY lumpy food touch her lips without gagging.
Hannah
walked at 15 months
Alanna
should be any day now
Hannah
was more verbal than mobile
Alanna
more mobile than verbal

I think its strange how both girls have been raised pretty much in a similar way, yet both are so different. Hannah was more laid back and content with being in one spot, where as Alanna, CANNOT sit still and has to be constant moving. I can't wait to see what both the girls have in store for me in the future.

2 comments:

  1. wow, they are so different!!!
    I think Travis is al;ittle like them both! He is NOT into crawling, but is wanting to walk so much.... he talks ALL THE TIME! Mama, Dada, Baw (ball?) does he knwo what these mean?? I ahev NO freakin' clue? but they sound good :)
    T loves hard foods... like the puffs, goldfishies... but hates lumpy stuff also, maybe its a texture thing??? Man,. I wish we lived close so we could let the kids play!!!!!!!
    the 1 yr countdown begins! OMG!!!!

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  2. I love your names. Hannah and Alanna seem like a joy to have. I read your list and my son developed out of order it was odd. Enjoy this time it will begin to pick up and then hit warp speed. I like your blog. I came here from NobloPoMo.
    jippyjabber

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