Growing up

Makael is 8 months old tomorrow.  I keep thinking there's no way he can get cuter, but he keeps on proving me wrong. Gosh he's cute!!

As you can see in the video, he has started saying "dadada". You know what that means..."mamama" is just around the corner :) He's clearly not the talking type, but the boy is definitely working HARD at walking.  There's nothing he doesn't try to pull up on.  I can't even begin to count the amount of times he falls and bangs his head on a daily basis.  You would think it would deter him some, but no, he just keeps on trying.  His current favorite thing is to pull up and then let go.  Sorry kiddo, you need to acquire a little more balance before you can let go. 

He's not much of a baby food fan these days, he clearly prefers finger food. You won't hear me complaining, I'm not much of a fan of the baby food phase either. His all time favorite food, and by favorite I mean he impatiently bangs on his high chair tray while I get it ready, is mango.  He loves mango!!

Saying "dadada"

 

It's getting harder and harder to write about Gemma.  She's reached all the major milestones that are so easy to document.  Don't get me wrong,  she does all sorts of cute things. Listening to what she has to say and watching her play are definitely highlights of my day.  The girl is a riot!  Unfortunately those things don't translate well into typed words.  You have to hear and watch her for yourself to really appreciate the cuteness I see all day long. I will however give you a list of some of my favorite words/phrases...you'll just have to imagine her cute little voice while you read them.

• Chaco milk (chocolate milk)
• A benture (an adventure)
• The friger (refrigerator)
• "What are we waiting for?" (when she's excited to go somewhere)
• "Just one more time" (wanting me to lay down with her at bedtime)

 She loves to sing! She's not always on key but she doesn't let that stop her :)