like parents, like children

Every parent's dream is that their child comes out with all their good qualities and none of their bad. Watching the twinfants grow, I'm more convinced of the strength of nature in the v nurture debate. I used to think that we were born with tendencies, but nurture had significant influence on our lives. I now think that I have really underestimated the power of nature. I still think nurture plays a big role, but also respect the genetic influence more.

One thing it looks like the kiddos have inherited from their parents is seasonal allergies. David and I both suffer from them and are now suffering from the kids having them. Sylvia was so congested last night, she couldn't breathe through her nose. Poor thing. Rafa hasn't had quite the nose congestion, but perhaps the itchy eyes. Either that or he's really tired all the time. Which isn't out of the question. But, you know, when a parent suspects an ailment in their child, they will start noticing that their child has all the symptoms.

I think the twinfants haven't dodged this bullet, but hopefully they can avoid their mom's coke bottle glasses.

look, ma, one hand!

zoo

Back in April, we took the twinfants to the zoo.  We definitely had more fun than they did.  But this way when they look back on photos of their childhood, they won't think we made them stay in one room and play with the same toys all the time.  Instead we made them touch goats.

Excuse me?  You want me to TOUCH it?!

rest

When was the last time you rested like that?  I could probably use a few reminders to pause and rest...

joy

When was the last time you laughed like this?

I have this photo set as my computer desktop background.  I love seeing them so happy.  It also reminds me to pause and embrace the joy of the moment.

uh oh

So far, we've really celebrated how NOT mobile our children are. Poor guys. Alas, our celebrations are quickly coming to an end.

banana

This is the video for "the girl can eat".

Watch those legs go!