The Last 6 Months in a Nutshell

Okay, okay. I know I have been very 'slack' on the blogging front these past few months. I must in part blame this on Facebook which is my first port of call when updating my friends on my life's adventures but since I know some of you aren't on my Facebook friend's list, I need to make the time to fill you in as well (or you could just get a FB account and add me! Ha!) Anyway, there is lots to tell so will try to make it as concise as possible.
My youngest 'baby' is now 8 months old as of Tuesday this week! I am struggling to get my head around it as I remember very clearly the day he was born and it seems as if it was only last week. Joel has been crawling now for a couple of months and is incredibly adventurous. I understand the need for childproofing now! If I could sum up his temperament up in just a few words I would say he was determined, endearing, and utterly gorgeous! People love him and constantly comment on his outgoing and friendly personality and also what a beautiful baby he is. I know as a mother I am totally biased and think he is fantastic but it is nice to hear positive feedback from other people as well.
Reuben is now 18 months and is into absolutely everything. He is full of energy and I really don't like keeping him cooped up in this cold weather so try to get him out at least a few days a week to blow off some steam. He isn't saying a lot (at least not in coherent English) but knows lots of animal sounds and LOVES music. He claps along to certain songs in 'time' to the music so I am very excited that the musical genes in the family seem to have rubbed off on him in at least the 'rhythm' category. :) He loves his little brother but can still be rough with him and likes to sit on Joel (maybe as a dominant male gesture??) Joel usually lets out a little squeal of protest if Reuben starts annoying him too much and considering the fact that Joel is quite a solid baby, I think it won't be long before he will be giving Reuben a run for his money in the size department!
Well, I know I haven't written much but my time is precious at the moment and it is rare that I have more than a few minutes to myself so I will sign off now and attempt to be a bit more regular in my postings. :) Hope all of you out in blog-land are doing well.