has anyone seen my baby?

Has it really been 9 months now since our youngest was born? He started out large and hasn't stopped. He was really never really a "baby" like the oldest was but I feel as though the time is flying by so fast. He started actively working on walking within the last week. He has 3 other boys to keep up with during the week so I guess that is incentive to get moving so soon. But it isn't just the walking.....he is getting molars already, eating table food like a champ and is struggling with nap time these days. He isn't a very big sleeper and he is at an inbetween stage of taking 1 or 2 naps everyday now. He wears 12-18 month clothes and a size 4 shoe! He laughs at things that are silly and talks (baby talk) all day long now. He says mamma and dadda and woofs at the dogs. He knows grandma and papa's voices on the phone and just lights up when he hears them. He gets excited to see you when you've been gone and gives the biggest fall into you hugs when he does see you. He plays chase with the 3 year old and has figured out that stealing a block or toy from the 3 year old will illicite a big chase and laugh fest. Both of our boys have smiles that melt your heart and eyes that will steal the hearts of women both young and old. They are both so young and wonderful and frustrating and maddening. But, as a parent I love them every minute of every day. I may not like them from time to time, but that is a completely different story! As the holidays are fast approaching and winter is around the corner, I thank my lucky stars to have been blessed to have such beautiful and wonderful children. I was picked to be their mommy and love every second of it. As I close tonight I just want everyone to stop and give a nod of thanks to the love that has made such beautiful creations in our lives. Those that keep us young in mind, body and spirit!