Rachel always watches the twins when they stand because there is always the chance that they will start to walk at that moment. It will probably be very soon because it's about six weeks until their first birthday, and they seem about ready.

"I can't believe how big the two of you have gotten, it's almost you guys' birthday." Rachel says while feeding the twins. They smile widely at her, it seems as if they know their birthday is coming up.

The minute Rachel walks away from Christopher and Alexis she hears Christopher's tiny, barely understandable voice call her mama. She turns around quickly. "Christopher Honey, did you just call me Mama, you did, didn't you, you big boy." Rachel says picking Christopher up out of his high chair seat and kissing his forehead.

"Wait till your Daddy finds out, he's going to so proud of his little man."

When Finn gets home from work Rachel doesn't even wait two seconds to tell Finn that Christopher said his first word.

"Oh my gosh Finn, guess what Christopher did today?" Rachel says very enthusiastically.

"What did my little man do today?" Finn asks Rachel curiously.

"He said his first word! You want to guess what it was?
"Hmm, I'm almost willing to bet it was mama."
"Was it really that predictable?"
"Of course it was Rach, he's a mama's boy, he totally loves you."

"Well then I am pretty sure Alexis's first word will be dada because she has you very wrapped around her little finger."
"Oh you know she does, she is my little girl and my butterfly."
Sure enough, Alexis's first word turns out to be dada, and she smiles an adorable smile at Finn that matches the same one he has.

"Oh my gosh they can talk now. Time flies." Finn says

"Sure does." Rachel replies.

At dinner, Fyero talks about the national glee club competition that's taking place in South Carolina in three weeks.

"So do you have a solo, Honey?" Rachel asks him.

"No, there aren't any solos for nationals this year, but Elizabeth and I are doing a duet together and there is also two group numbers." Fyero says.

"Well, I am pretty sure that you guys are going to win, I mean you and Elizabeth together is like your glee club's secret weapon."
"Oh yeah it's going to be amazing."
everything is somewhat quiet until Stella starts to say something.

" I get my very own solo for the school program." She says enthusiastically

"Your very first solo. I think we are buying you some new shoes." Rachel says

"Princess, I'm so proud of you. You are going to be a star, just like your mother." Finn says as he smiles at Stella.

The next day when Rachel takes Stella to school she rambles on about her solo. Rachel smiles at how much Stella is like her when she was her age.

"Have a good day Honey. I love you." Rachel says as Stella walks into her classroom.

"I love you too Mommy." Stella says hugging Rachel

When they get home Rachel decides to take the twins for a walk because it is a really nice day outside.

Rachel puts Alexis's tiny red sun glasses on her and puts Christopher's hat on him.

Like always the won't stop smiling, Rachel is very glad that she brought her camera with her,the twins are so much fun to take pictures of.

"Smile you two." She says taking a few pictures of the twins.

"Mama." Christopher says smiling at Rachel he really is the biggest mama's boy.

"Yes my handsome little man what's wrong Sweetie?" Rachel asks.

Then, Christopher starts to cry.

"Shhh, Shh, Honey don't cry. It's a nice day outside. It isn't going to be fun being upset, especially when the sun is out. Oh, the sun is in your face, isn't it? I'm sorry Honey."

When they get back to the house she puts the twins down and gets there food ready for them.

When she's back the twins are standing up and they are very balanced. Alexis starts moving her foot forward and it slowly turns into little tiny baby steps, she's walking.

"Oh my goodness you're walking pretty girl good job!" Rachel says smiling encouragingly at her daughter.

"Maybe you can show your brother, honey."
Christopher and Alexis have pretty much met every milestone at the same time together, which is nice because it doesn't make Rachel and Finn feel like they are favoring one of the twins over the other. So naturally Christopher stars walking about an hour after Alexis does.

"Guess what the twins can do now?" Rachel says to Finn when he gets home.

"No idea care to show me?" Finn asks

The twins stand and immediately start walking.

"Oh my god, they're walking." Finn says smiling

"Yeah, aren't they just so much more adorable now?"
"If that's even possible, then yes."

"Come here my little butterfly. Finn says smiling at Alexis encouragingly. Alexis slowly stars to walk towards Finn, when she reaches him he scoops her up in his arms and kisses her forehead

"My goodness you are such a big girl Sweetheart. Daddy's so proud of you." He says watching Alexis smile very happily at him.

When Christopher walks toward Rachel he trips and falls , hitting his head on the floor so he starts to cry very loudly.

"Aww, Honey, it's okay you'll do better at it next time, I promise." Rachel says before kissing Christopher's tiny cheek to get him to stop crying.

"He really does love his mommy, doesn't he?" Finn says smiling.

"Well he loves you too, he's just a momma's boy." Rachel replies

"And a little ladies' man."
"Well duh, he looks just like you."

"Right down to the smirk."
"Yeah, he's definitely got that famous Hudson smile."
"He's going to be a quarterback too, you know that right?"

"Yes, I know, but I'm not going to let him get hurt."
"Rachel, he'll be fine when he starts playing football. I have never gotten hurt and neither has Fyero. We Hudson boys know what we're doing."
"Okay, you do ,I will let him play."
"Oh, he was going to play football anyway whether you let him play or not."
"No, Christopher is a good boy he would listen to me."
"Only because he'd be too scared of his momma yelling at him."

"That's probably true."

The day of Stella's school program comes around and she's really excited about performing her first solo.

"Mommy, do you think I am going to do a good job?" Stella asks Rachel nervously.

"You are going to do a fabulous job." Rachel replies

When Finn drops Stella off in her classroom to get ready, she starts to cry.

"Stella, what's wrong, Princess?" Finn asks her.

"Daddy, I'm… I'm so nervous." Stella answers, another tear falling down her cheek,

"Hey, Stella, look at me. Don't be nervous. You are a star, the brightest one there is. You're going to be amazing. Oh, and I brought you this, you forgot it." Finn says handing Stella the gold star necklace he got her for Christmas.

When Stella sings her solo she is so much like Rachel. Stella has the most beautiful voice and when she is done singing everyone smiles and claps.

"These are for you, Princess." Finn says handing Stella flowers as soon as she comes out of the gym.

"Thanks Daddy, was I good?" Stella asks

"You were perfect, I knew you would be."
"What did you think Mommy?" Stella asks Rachel.

"You are definitely a star, you were really amazing." Rachel replies.

Finn and Rachel are both smiling. They are both so proud of their children. This is the part of parenting that they love the most, being there for each and every milestone in each of their children's' lives

Review please! :) Sorry I didn't update sooner, I have been so busy! Hope this chapter was well worth the wait! :)