Hello Wayne, and welcome Lailamara and KittyCatChelle! As a veteran of 8 abys, 3 current, I'd say yours are in good form. They do seem to have a particular fondness for scooping things up, and OFF, surfaces...the noisier the result, the better. And aby girls do tend to dislike being picked up and/or cuddled, but are quite demanding of affection on their own terms. Lailamara, can't wait to hear about/see your new babies!