Update

With Dad still in the hospital, I am behind on postings. I had my first extended trip without the kids recently, so I could visit Dad. Coming back home, it was amazing how much they had grown. It seems like this age is full of constant, daily new abilities. While they may just be little achievements, I still love seeing the developments.

Clara is walking a little more these days, though crawling remains her preferred form of transportation. Hank is moving along faster and faster, while also learning new standing skills, like how to spin in a circle or stomp his feet while standing.

Language skills are also getting better. The kids have begun identifying animal noises with certain animals. These days, they have the lion and sheep down, with an occasional recognition of the cow's moo or the hyena's ha-ha. Watching how they process their experiences or communicate is one of the best part of each day.