Adorable Development

When you're a stay-at-home mommy and with your kiddos 24/7, it's tough to see the strides your babies actually make. People say "it goes soooo fast". Well, they probably work outside of the home. Because when you stay home, honestly, it mostly feels slow. Which I don't mind anymore...

Anyway, Stella is really starting to say lots of words and less sounds (although she's still a total sound-maker/animal noise/beatbox kid). I've really been doing a little more gentle "pushing"  in asking Stells to talk and to put more effort into daily activities. She seems proud and it's certainly building confidence.

Here she is giving the alphabet a try:

Meanwhile, Simon is a bouncing, bright-eyed, delicious baby boy. He rolls over, both ways and is VERY vocal. Stella and I heard him say "mama" the other day. I know you don't believe me, but he did.

Here he is just being Simon:

Yes, they are growing up. Knowing this is our last baby, I take several opportunities to really snuggle this boy and just breathe him in. I've been taking several moments with both of my babies knowing it really won't be long before I ache to hold and cuddle my active school-aged kids or independent teenagers. Just enjoying and loving them so very much.