My kids ROCK!

I was tucking Noah into bed, and I said to him, "I love you." And he looked up at me with those big brown eyes, and said, "I love you, too, mommy."

That was the sweetest music my ears have ever heard. A full and complete sentence, and it was spoken so clearly and so absolutely perfect! It actually brought tears to the edges of my lids, almost sent them spilling out. I maintained, though, because if I had actually started crying, he would have hugged my tight around the neck and asked me, "K, mommy?" in a very concerned 3-year-old voice, and that would have been just too much for one night!
He is so amazingly sweet and sensitive, and I am so amazed and impressed with my son. He just started using three- and four-word phrases a month ago, and now, already, he is speaking in complete sentences. Granted, some of his sentences are missing some parts of speech, but still! It's just so awesome. His first actual FULL sentence was "I love you, too, mommy." WOW... So beautiful.

Now, let's not forget the princess and her awesome progress today! She took FOUR whole steps without holding onto anything. Ayanna's been standing up without holding onto anything for about 3 or 4 weeks now, but this is a major improvement! She's walking! --well, almost. She can just about pull herself up onto the couch and chairs in the living room, too. Watch out, world! Here she comes! lol. She is also giving REAL kisses. Not the open-mouthed sloppy stuff, but she will press her little mouth to your face and either blow out or smack her lips. KISSES :) And bye-bye is still an all-time favorite word. It was her first word, and she has been having a lot of fun using it, too.

Well, that's enough praises and joy for one blog. I'm tired. Long day and I need a shower. Goodnight.