Our different kids

So, the kids, of course, just keep developing by the minute.

Gracie is so very inquisitive and curious about everything.  She talks, talks, talks.  There isn't anything that she doesn't ask a question about (excuse the double negative.)  She wants the attention that her baby brothers are taking away.  We do everything we can to give that attention to her.  She also needs to be engaged.  Doing.  We do as much as possible.  Steph is very good at this.  I could be better, but we (Gracie and I) have our moments.

Max is misunderstood.  And I misunderstand him more than Steph.  One could observe him, like I do, and think that he is grumpalupagous, but Steph says that he has so much that he wants to say and communicate, but he just can't do it.  He speaks in his twin speak and he does a good job of hand motions, but there is still a lot to be interpreted.  I think he is frustrated by us adults.  Why can't we just see/know what he wants?  To him, this is a simple subject and everyone who does not get it are morons.

Nick operates in his own little bubble.  He doesn't really care if anyone is around or engages him or even understands him.  He understands himself and Max understands him to the extent that he needs it and that seems to be good enough for him.  If all kids were like Nick, the world would be a better place.  He is simply adorable.

They all are.

Each day, we see how different they truly are from one another.  Some traits of mine, some traits of Steph, some traits of their own.  Despite their differences, they are awesome and we love them with all of our being.