The older Jude gets, and the more I dress him in Noah’s hand-me-downs, the more I am seeing double.

Observe Noah as a baby:

Now Jude:

Each with his own unique look, but unmistakeably brothers.

Speaking of brothers, I stumbled across this scene the other day:

Now that he’s mobile, Jude is always interested in what his big brother’s up to, and they are starting to “play” together, though Jude’s version of playing is mostly chewing on things. Noah is beginning to incorporate him into his storylines, recently asking me if the “Emperor” was done with his nap so that they could continue their galactic battle.

I am glad to have these two little people to occupy my mind and arms and life. Nana (their “Grand-Nana”) is slowly slipping away from us, and I find that I am hugging and kissing the boys all the more, celebrating the life here that precedes the life to come. Please continue to keep my grandparents in your prayers.