[mama-2-3]

So far (knock on wood) the two girls that arrived recently have been very good. I have heard that some kids have a honeymoon phase, but I have never experienced this in the past. How long does it generally last (for those that have had kids go through a phase like this)?
I am only asking because I have heard from multiple people that these kids are a handful.
They have their moments. The 1 (almost 2) year old likes to be held a lot and the 5 year old has had to have a time-out twice, but that is pretty standard stuff.
On another note - I really don't think the 5 year old is delayed. I am sure I am not qualified to make that determination, but she helps me set the table, she understands my commands, she can almost tie her shoes, and she is doing almost everything a "normal" 5-year-old should do. Her only issue seems to be the lack of talking and when she does speak it is very hard to understand her most of the time (she is in speech along with a few other classes at the treatment center).