More Updates: Happy Birthday!

ON June 11th, the Twins turned two years old. Their growth and development is amazing. They are now fully sentient of their world. They see themselves as separate and unique individuals from each other and their Parents. They are using words, and some phrases. EJ, for example, surprised Dad recently by playing peekaboo with Buggy and saying as clear as you would, "I see you!" when he popped around the barrier separating him from Buggy. They follow directions (when they want to) and commands, even new ones they have not heard before. 

This last deserves further exposition. Dad was accustomed to carrying EJ kicking and screaming to bed and it was an uncomfortable struggle. EJ is really, really strong. His muscle fiber is incredibly dense, so when he resists Dad, Dad has to fight hard to get him to comply with his wishes. So one day Dad was tired, it was bedtime, Dad didn't want the impending struggle, and Boy was not ready for bed. So after the bedtime routine, instead of Dad carrying Boy to bed, he put him down and said, "Let's go to bed." He expected the worst but amazed when EJ toddled on into in his bedroom. Once there Dad said, "Lay down." Amazingly, he did. Dad said, "I love you" and "goodnight." Then closed the door. And that has been part of the routine ever since.

Okay, so enough with the narrative. Look at some pictures!

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No, there was no ice cream this time. But there was whip cream in a can! That is even more fun!

Update: Birthday cards came a day late but still appreciated!

This year was exciting because they could open them themselves.  Yes the cards get a little wrinkled. Their fine motor skills are still developing.

"Say thank you Aunt Shirley."

"Thank you Aunt Shirley"

Grandma and Grandpa were in Hawaii during the Twin's birthday. So their gifts arrived late. But they are none-the-less appreciated.

"What's this?" Dad thinks.

"May Daddy?" "Yes you may."

It is amusing, they know by color which one is for which whenever they encounter something new. She knows pink and purple are for her, and he knows blue and green is for him. And she strictly enforces the Law should EJ step out of line.

"We'll open the cards later son."

"Here Mommy."

Thank you Grandma and Grandpa! They really like their toys and clothes. More pictures to come when the clothes are washed and ready for wear.