There must be something wrong. There has to be a simple explanation to it. I know, someone must have entered our house, without us knowing it, and switched our adorable, chunky, little babies for these two energetic, spunky, cute-as-can-be toddlers.
Right?
A friend recently told me, while looking at the girls' birthday pictures, that Olivia and Juliana just look so much older since their birthday. It's only been 3 1/2 months. I was thinking the same thing yesterday. As I watched my
girls play, learn, and explore, I realized then that I no longer have babies. I have two small children in my house. Children who imitate, digest information, and learn more complex skills. Children who run, jump and dance. Children...who are toddlers.
But it's only been 3 1/2 months.
While I am sad that I no longer have babies and realize how quickly time has gone by, I am enjoying every moment of this next step. Olivia and Juliana's personalities are just so big and
different from one another. Its an absolute joy just seeing and anticipating what they would do next. The skills and knowledge they now possess. They can talk, and run, and climb, and play pretend. Knowing we as parents, as well as those that are constantly
around them, have done something right.
Hey look, Juliana is cleaning up her toys. Yay, I taught her that. Oh, look over there, Olivia is dancing to her favorite song. She got that from her mama :)
First words, sign
language, motor skills and exploration. Every step of the way as my girls continue to grow has been an amazing journey thus far. Just like every mother out there, I think my girls are the smartest little kiddos in the world.