11 months, school & activities

I am in denial, our 3.5-lb-ish miracle babies are 11 months old! Seriously! Where has the time flown. Yes, its a busy house, non-stop, full of exciting fun and adventures. Madeleine and Luke are on the move... crawling at crazy speeds, pulling up, cruising, trying to put it all together.  Faith walked at 9 months and Isabelle at 10 and I am sort of happy the twins are taking their time figuring it out, though it only has to get cuter when it does happen. They are babbling, 'talking', screeching, and being completely adorable.

Big sisters Faith and Isabelle are more helpful than ever, always willing to help, always willing to comfort and soothe whomever is least happiest.

"fall has started" as Faith proclaimed. Things are in full swing : soccer (Faith), swimming(for all kiddos), Gymboree (twins), and Dance for Faith and now for Isabelle, too.

Isabelle's first dance class was one of those moments you really had to be there to experience. What a joy it was to watch her and the two other kids. They all LOVED to dance, and they are all only weeks apart. Their is one BOY in her class and Isabelle actually has a funny history with him. His mom and I were pregnant at the same time and Faith and her daughter were in their first class together. Isabelle was   extremely attentive to her teacher and excited beyond belief to be 'dancing'!! I tried to capture what I could to share with Daddy. I am certain this recital will be entertaining at the least.

This fall will be full of busy kid/family life and I am overjoyed. Everyday I am challenged and pushed and pulled, tugged and usually whipped around and flipped upside down, yet everyday I am cuddled, hugged, met with slobbery kisses, crawled on, thanked and showered with "i love you's." Being a mom isn't easy, no, it is so much more than that, more than I could ever express in words.

I am thankful. They are wonderful, perfectly made, and absolutely more than I could have ever imagined.