Happy Birthday!

I will soon update our web page with all of our Birthday pictures but here are a few until then.  

Happy Birthday Thing one and Thing two.

 Blowing out our Birthday candles.

Remember when we found out we were having twins?  This is one of the images that popped into my head back then -- double the birthday fun! 

Yummy in the tummy!

Aside from birthday celebrations we are having good times with our 2 one-year olds and one 2-year old. We are able to get out to places like the Aquarium, picnics outside and lots of playground time.  This mama also been inspired by J.S. (you know who you are...the gal with two of a kind) to get on a schedule of activities rather than just making life up as we go.  I have a list of very simple no prep activities which I try to pull from.  For example, today we painted on the balcony with paint brushes and water (super easy clean up) while working on letters, numbers, L's name, and shapes.  Then we practiced cutting, finger painting, and stickers (great fine motor activities).  Then we turned on music and danced with scarves.  M walked in for lunch while dancing and was not impressed with L's twirling (he started making fun of the sport).  I tried to explain that it helps with rhythm, body movement, language etc.  He didn't get it.  But any of you teachers out there will understand.  

Lunch with daddy is a rarity so we took a break from our fun and ate with daddy.  Then we read about 5 or so books, sang songs and everyone is now in bed!  So thank you Two of a Kind for your motivating blog.  L fell right asleep during nap time because we were on the move all morning!  

I cannot put into words how wonderful it is to be in place where I can feel like L is being stimulated by my education experience.  I have felt guilty/frustrated/like a terrible mother that we aren't out participating in all sorts wonderful educational experiences.  But I recognize that we have come out of the first year with twins and now is the time to catch up!  Its a lot of fun knowing that my degree is being put back to good use ;).  

Update:  The boys have each taken a step!  The PT thinks we will probably have walking boys within the month of March.  Caleb is saying about 4 words on his own and imitating another 8 to 10 words.  Connor says "dada" and has decided that one word and an ear piercing scream are enough to take care of what he needs.  And just so you know -- it looks like Connor may have a stronger will than L.  If you have spent time with L, you know what this means...  So please say your prayers!  I am thankful that my copy of The new Strong-willed Child by Dr. Dobson finally arrived.  This is the book I was raised on and am now raising my children on.  Great book with good ideas.  

Hope you have a wonderfully wonderful day!