The kids have been really healthy (and now I'm knocking on wood)! Brenna is still apx 8 weeks delayed developmentally due to her setbacks early on but generally is on track. She has started to sit up and is rolling everywhere. She is even army crawling and can get just about anywhere she wants. I used to wish for her to be more mobile and independent but now I'm thinking I've gotten what I asked for and I want to go back!! Generally speaking she is an awesome little girl. She is so laid back and is very rarely upset. Her sleeping habits could use some work but I have to admit that with out schedule these days she's lucky to be in any sort of a routine.
Jacob is doing very well too. He is talking like crazy and some things are adorable and some things make me cringe. He's putting more and more together and at least once a day I think he is the smartest little boy ever. Just today he ran up and gave me a big hug and told me he loved me (totally unprompted).. however then he proceeded to shake his cup so milk went flying everywhere. He's a little phobic about germs and dirt but who could blame him considering everything he's gone through. He is amazing with Brenna and will do just about anything for his sister. He's very gentle and protective of her as well. He's also developed a huge fear of thunder (and now fireworks) which has proven very awful as St. Louis has had lots of bad weather these days. I'm hoping it's a phase he is quick to grow out of.
Brenna at 8 months old playing with the remote
Here is Jacob at 8 months old playing with the remote.. now I'm thinking they do not look a like?
Brenna did get her ears pierced - here's a pic of her bling. By the way, this was ALL Matt's idea. I was a nervous wreck but she did awesome and doesn't both them at all. Look at those cheeks!
Can't forget Jacob.. here he is hamming it up for the camera