I'm sure that if you're a parent you think that your kids get cuter, smarter, funnier, etc, etc, everyday. That's how I feel about my kids. It is unbelievable how their personalities develop and I'm getting to know them more everyday.

Blake is finally coming out of his shy stage. Yay! He's not completely out of it but at least he doesn't hold on to me for dear life when someone he doesn't know that well approaches him. I think he's going to be the comedian of the family. He's always coming up with these hilarious things and they make me laugh and then he'll do it over and over again to keep me laughing. He's also more adventerous than Jayla was/is. I've got to keep a close eye on him. The other day I walked into the bathroom and I saw that he had climbed up on the toilet while the lid was up. He had all fours balanced on the seat and he was looking right down into the water. When he saw me he looked up and gave me a smile that said, "Look at me Mom!" Love him!

Jayla is Miss Independent! She has to do everything by herself or at least make it seem like she's doing it by herself. She's my little buddy and partner. She likes to help me in my everyday tasks. It's great that she's learning how to do things but it takes me twice as long. I guess I should just enjoy that she's still willing to help and take advantage of it. She definitely can throw a mean tantrum but she's also very sweet and nurturing. Whenever I get a little emotional from watching Oprah or The Biggest Loser she pats my back and asks me if I'm okay and gives me a hug. A little while later she'll come back and ask, "Are you happy now?" in that high motherly, nurturing tone. My sweet little girl!