She just learned to crawl! Our world has changed drastically in the last few days now that she is mobile. I forgot how crazy this stage is! Her sister, Charlotte, was content with staying in one spot and didn’t crawl until she was 9 months old, so this is new territory for me. I’m not surprised though — she is determined to keep up with everyone.

 

We, of course, have our moments. Why is it that when one cries, the other decides to also cry? But for the most part, having girls 19 months apart has been a great journey. I’m so excited to watch them grow up together and, hopefully, be wonderful friends. They also have a stepbrother, Noah, who is 11 years old, and he is their world! They are so lucky to have such a great brother who enjoys spending time with them, and it’s definitely a big help when he is around!

Oh yes! Bathtime is a hit in our house. The girls bathe together now, and Charlotte loves washing the baby. We also love morning snuggles in bed with books. Recently Charlotte’s favorite phrase has been “No, baby!” which happens every time Carolyn grabs a toy. Sharing toys is definitely going to be a challenge in our house!

Six months is a great age. The world really opens up for them — sitting up and moving around, trying out new foods, starting to interact more with people and toys. Everything is new and exciting and you can really see their little personalities developing.

How Toddlers Thrive by Tovah P. Klein has really helped me understand life from a toddler’s point of view — everything from emotions to routines to transitions. When I was a first-time mom, I lived for the classic What to Expect The First Year. I think I opened that book weekly to make sure Charlotte was developmentally on track. With this second baby, I’m a little more relaxed and haven’t cracked it open once! Oh, how things change with baby number two!