Sydney and Abigail are discovering new things on a daily basis. Since they are sitting up without much assistance, they see things on their own and are able to explore the world around them--even touching and talking to each other. The girls experienced Zweiback toast last week and, actually ate less than they had on their faces and clothes. They seemed to like it, and that discovery time kept them mostly quiet for an entire dinner time. Rebekah captured the last picture as the girls were curiously touching and intrigued with a patch of sunlight on the floor. I am amazed by their lives everyday.

Physiological development update: Abigail continues to roll around and prefers her belly for going to sleep. The girls are sleeping fairly well during the day and at night. We only have to tend to them a few times during the night. Sydney is our vocal daughter right now. She likes to make noise when happy (dadadadadadadadada), when frustrated (for attention), and when Abigail is upset--she doesn't want to be left out. When looking for attention or just to hear herself, Sydney will yell, "Aauh" and stiffen all of her muscles so that her arms straighten. She has also figured out how to cough. I cannot remember if we have shared Sydney's comforting exercise--tapping. She will tap on her bottle or her Mama's hand when being fed, on the toy or pacifier that is in her hand, or on the surface in front of her. Her hand is positioned as if when trying to roll glue between your fingers and thumb, with fingers in her palm, and thumb pointed towards the object of the tapping. It is a constant, rhythmic tapping that Dr. Mallard indicated could be a comforting thing for her. Tap away, baby. No crawling in this update, but I would guess that it will be soon for Abigail. When on her belly and holding herself up with her arms, Abigail has started to sway/rock from side to side, and occasionally will lift herself off of the floor. Lifting herself with nothing but her hands and the tips of her toes touching the floor! Simply amazing!