Daddy left in the beginning of February for 3 weeks on a medical expedition and missed out on a lot. We sent him plenty of photos while he was gone. And he promised never to leave us for that long again.
At about 8 1/2 months, Alexi started pulling up on just about everything and standing and has started to cruise. He is incredibly coordinated and has great balance. He pretty much never loses his balance. (Hope I didn't just jinx him) He takes great pleasure in his new skills. And he works soooo hard at everything. He is still the happiest baby I have met (I am just a tad biased). He laughs, smiles and "talks" all day. And he can be quite a cuddler too. He likes to snuggle with Mommy particularly after a nap. And Mommy just meeeeeeelllts and wonders how the heck am I EVER going to let him go to kindergarten?? :-)
Gabi started to crawl 3 weeks ago right around the same time she got her first 2 teeth!! And since then she started eating solids like she's been doing it her whole life :-) We had quite a problem with her before. She even eats from a spoon now. Her only demand (well, as far as food is concerned at least) is for the food to be CHUNKY and grown-up food. As far as she is concerned, baby food is for babies.. you can leave her out of it altogether.
She is more selective than her brother with who she is friendly with. If she knows and likes you, she will shower you with attention, kisses and smiles. Otherwise, she keeps her distance for the most part. And Daddy says he prefers her this way; she doesn't need to be too friendly with strangers. Boy, are those two something else.. It is amazing how they connect in a special way. I will attach some pictures as proof.
Both Gabi and Alexi started clapping and imitating certain sounds.
Now that both babies are crawling they really enjoy playing together. Gabi is still learning the ropes from Alexi and taking his lead. And I truly think he enjoys her company. Now that she can finally keep up with him.
OK, so for the pictures...
(I am having a hard time writing captions by pictures, so I will have to write it here and refer to the picture(s)).
2 pix - where Gabi is pulled up onto the couch that Alex is laying on. Alex was sick one day and Gabi kept crawling over and checking on him!! It was sooooo cute!
Gabi close-up grin pic: Can you see my 2 teeth??!!
3 pix - Gabi holding a framed picture of Alex: Gabi missing Daddy. She literally kissed his picture while he was away.
