‘I Smell Maturity’: Fans Delight Over Joseline Hernandez’s Video of Daughter Bonnie Bella and Stevie J. Junior

It looks like Joseline Hernandez is trying to move forward in her co-parenting relationship with ex-fiancé Stevie J. and make things right with the entire Jordan clan.

The “Love and Hip Hop: Atlanta” alumna shares 2-year-old daughter Bonnie Bella Hernandez with the “A Minute” music producer and recently fought a custody battle against him after they attacked each other’s parenting skills on social media for months. They’ve, however, put aside their differences and ostensibly made amends.

Hernandez took to Instagram Sunday afternoon and posted an adorable video of baby Bonnie hanging out with her big brother Steven Jordan Jr. from her dad’s side of the family. They appeared to be outside by a swimming pool and sitting in a pool lounge chair as the toddler sported a cute pink swimsuit adorned with ice cream cone logos.

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Stevie J. Jr. and Bonnie Bella Hernandez. @joseline/Instagram

Stevie Jr., held his little sister in his arms as she playfully fed him a cookie. After he took one bite, baby Bonnie looked extremely disappointed and said, “Wow, where’s my cookie?” Before the camera cut off, SJ responded with a grin on his face, “It’s gone.”

Hernandez added in her caption, “@stevieii and his sis #bonniebella 😂”

The video received over 348,000 views and a shower of comments.

“I thought Bonnie was going to slap him!!! 🤣🤗♥️ I smell maturity on Joseline bishhh I’m so proud of you boo show em grown woman ish😍”

“Love to see that Simply beautiful 😍😍 @joseline #brotherandbabysister”

“Awww this is so sweet! I love this she like give me my cookie back 🤣❤️”

“Bonnie was shook when her brother actually ate her food 🤩💗 oan: that growth hits different when you’re truly happy!”

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(Clockwise from left) Stevie J., Adamma McKinnon, DJ Balistic, Joseline Hernandez, baby Bonnie Bella. Sierra Gates, Akbar V. and Benzino. @hitmansteviej_1/Instagram

Hernandez and Stevie were recently photographed hanging out with each other in Philadelphia this week along with their significant others. The mother of one even shared a photo of their civilized moment, to Instagram, “Amazing show tonight #FaithEvans #StevieJ #goodvibes #philly.”

Just a few days before, the pair were seen having lunch together. The “Hitman” producer even teased a new spinoff, writing, “Cast for my new show 😉.”

Earlier this month, Hernandez temporarily lost custody of her 2-year-old daughter for weeks after reportedly violating her and Stevie’s agreement. She reconnected with her daughter after they appeared in court August 15. Details about their court appearance have yet to be revealed.

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