18 months of miracles! (and a first word)

Today my Cupcakes turned 18 months. Sometimes (like when Rachel is pouring sun screen all over my bathroom floor) I think it has been a long long painful 18 months but really it has been a wonderful thing! I am sad they are growing up so fast but like a good book I can't wait to see what is on the next page.

I'm waiting to hear about a friend's daughter who might be really sick with cancer. It just made me realize how precious every day I have with all three of my children is. Yes we are facing some challenges but they are minor to the challenges we faced when the day they were born. Neither is on tubes, both are breathing, and in general they are just really thriving!

To mark this oh so special day Callum came walking up to me this morning going "Mama" and than when I picked him up he smiled and said "Mama". It is official he knows me. Speech doesn't come easily and words are very special. It was a beautiful thing to hear! It was his first word (other than quacking and barking).

Since it is Rachel's 1/2 birthday as well it is good to point out that she is no slacker! She has NEVER let me, Chris, or our nanny leave the room when other people are around. At church she stayed in the nursery the whole time. It was so nice to have a break like that and I am so happy that she is learning how to socialize with other kids and adults!