Deep Thoughts...by Ethan

Mom: Ethan, your birthday is coming up. Do you know what you would like?

Ethan: Oh, I don't know.

Mom: There's nothing that comes to mind you'd like to have?

Ethan: No, not really...but I'd just be grateful for anything.


So grateful for selfless, perceptive kids. They have never once complained for what they've done without lately. I am humbled.

18 Months

This last week the girls turned 18 months. And while it may just be my mind playing tricks on me, I believe this week...they are starting to not look like babies anymore :-( Even though they are tiny, and a little behind for their age, it is definitely becoming apparent that they are toddlers. They are even starting to give us a glimpse of their terrible two's, which believe me, is probably not going to be fun. They are already both experts at throwing themselves on the floor kicking and screaming!

A few fun facts for each of the girls at 18 months.

Allison
15 lbs. 7 oz.
 27ish inches.
Wears 3-6 and 6-9 month clothes
Running all around.
Loves music, singing and dancing!
Can be a real cut-up or really reserved.
Is starting to say a few words here and there.
Is a Daddy's girl.

Katlyn
14 lbs. 7 oz.
26ish inches
wears 3-6 month clothes
Started walking last month!
Loves to babble conversations at you--wish I knew what she was trying to say!
Likes to bite....her sister!
Loves to unload and reload the dishwasher and laundry basket.
Is a thrill seeker!

While I wish they could stay babies forever--it is so fun (and exhausting) to have two little toddlers in the house. 

Sadly they were both very sick this last week. But finally today--they seem to be feeling more like themselves.

Their latest venture--yes they are in the trunk of the car. You got a better idea??

Destroyers of all things clean and organized.

This happened in less than a minute. They thought they were funny!

Happy Taco babies after their shower! They love showers!

Their first duet!

Don't know what we'd do without these awesome older brothers and sister!

First time at the mall play place.

And let's not forget to fight! Twins wouldn't be any fun if they didn't fight!

While you were sleeping...

Dad did this to your toothbrush!

Dad, now would be a wise time to find a new undisclosed location for your toothbrush. Cause I guarantee....someone's gonna be late for the bus in the morning!

Deep Thoughts by Ava

Ava has had a real struggle with her asthma the last couple weeks--sounds horribly sick when her steroids wear off and coughs incessantly. She calls me in her room 15 mins. after I put her in bed and gave her meds.

"Mom I can't stop coughing and I hate it. I feel like I'm having a heart attack."

Mom: chuckling--"Ava how would you even know what a heart attack feels like? You don't even know what a heart attack is."

Ava: "Yes I do...I've had one before--and I hate heart attacks!"

Deep Thoughts.....by Andrew

Andrew's assignment from scouts: Type a letter to someone. We forgot until 5 minutes before we had to leave. This was his letter. When I read it and looked at him funny, he said, "I'm being creative!"

Dear Billy,

    Thank you for being my best friend.

Even though you are an imaginary warthog,

I think you could be anyone’s friend.

Goodbye forever.

  

Sincerely your friend,

Andrew Peacock

p.s. Billy is dead.

Deep Thoughts...

When you walk into a public bathroom, and with much trepidation begin to push open the stall door....there should be some suspenseful horror movie music playing in the background....And then.....you push the stall door open......Oh come on! Who does that to a toilet??!! I mean really...HOW did you even do that to a toilet??!!

Growing up at the ball park...

I hope when they grow they will have fond memories of their childhood. Some seem to suggest I should feel guilty about "dragging" them around to the older kids activities. After all, their first outing at two days old was to...the ball field. But I say they are lucky. They spend hours at the park with their family, playing in the dirt and grass, and occasionally... they get to catch a good game.