Write tomorrow's date on the trunk, and plan on eating them in about 6 months, more or less.

see http://webebananas.com/culture.html

Just take plenty of pictures and enjoy what is happening. I hope to have one someday and will document it well. Good luck. Red

Thanks Red...it's really cool watching how the hands develop.

Pitangadiego,
I guess you weren't kidding on the 6 months. The bananas are still quite small and don't seem to be getting any bigger. They got to a point where they tightened up against each other all the way around...then stopped. The way they were going at the very beginning, I really didn't think it would last more than 3 months! I was just wondering if there is anything I should be doing or it will just take time? Thanks! J

It's going to take a while yet for them to ripen. Supplemental lighting would help, but if you can't provide any then just keep them warm and cared for and you'll be enjoying the fruits of your labor before you know it!