Update

We're all recovering from our colds now. Just a little bit of residual coughing and drippy noses left. Luke is getting much better at walking - last night he took 12 steps in a row! He's so excited about it. And he's such a tiny little guy still so it's funny to see him walking around!
Brendan is becoming quite the two-year-old. He's discovered the word "No" and uses it all the time, even when it's something he wants! As in, "Brendan, would you like to go outside?" "No! (Pause) Hat! Shoes!" Yesterday, he let me know that he wanted to know the sign for dog. He signed and said Daddy and then Mama and then he looked at me with a quizzical expression and said "Woof?" So when Daddy got home we asked him what the sign for dog was. Brendan learned it instantly. This morning, he came up to me holding a cow puzzle piece, barking and signing dog. I told him that was a cow and showed him the sign for cow and he learned that one immediately as well! His ability to pick up signs is amazing sometimes. I really need to work harder at learning more myself so that I can keep up with the pace at which he's able to learn them.