Scarlett and Isla,

Happy 7 months, girls!  Things around here have been crazy lately, thus why I’m writing a joint letter you to girls.  I’d love to write you each an individual letter, but sometimes, life just gets too hectic.  Plus, this letter is over a week late, so I just wanted to get something down before you hit 8 months.

Girls, you are growing so fast! You both can roll from 360 degrees. And you both love to roll.  You guys will roll all over the house, bonking into the walls, couches, toys, and each other.  You never seem to tire of it and love it.  You both are starting to scoot a little, but Scarlett definitely is closer to crawling.  Scars, you are trying so hard to get up on all fours, but haven’t quite gotten there yet.  Sometimes I help you get up, and you love it.  You’ll wobble there for a few minutes, try to move forward, and just plop down.  But you laugh and smile.

Isley, you’re not quite there yet.  You will occasionally try to pull your legs under you, but for the most part, you’re just happy to scoot on your tummy.  When I do help you, you usually won’t lift up your head and just fall back down.  And you don’t like it.  But I know that once you both figure it out, you two will be non-stop going.  So I’m okay with you taking your time.

You girls are both also trying to pull yourselves up in your cribs.  You both will scoot over to the rails, and try so hard to pull yourselves into the sitting position.  You haven’t quite done it yet, but I’m terrified for when you do.  I know it’s going to be crazy and I won’t be able to turn my back on either of you for a second.

Ladybugs, by far, the cutest thing about you guys this month has been how excited you get to see each other.  When you guys spot each other, you both light up and start smiling and giggling.  You both are so happy to see one another and love to play together.  In fact, if one of you is upset, I’ll bring your sister over to play with you and whoever was unhappy is now suddenly in the best mood ever.  I love it.  I love seeing how much you guys love each other and want to hang out.  It seriously makes my heart so happy and brings me more joy than you’ll know.  I hope you guys continue to feel that way.

Neither one of you has a tooth yet, and to be honest, it’s driving me crazy.  You have been teething since you were about 3.5 months, and there’s nothing.  Nada.  Not even a hint of a tooth about to pop through.  Having to hear you guys fuss and cry from the pain is awful, and I really just want these damn teeth to get out already.  Even if it means I might have some teeth marks in my nipples after feeding you.

Girls, I really do love you both so much.  I’m constantly amazed by you both and feel so lucky to be your Momma.

I love you more than you know,

Momma