fun with hats

la playa

manzanas

Just another example of how different the twoddlers are. This is how they each chose to eat their apples...

daily walk

After dinner, we try to take a walk each night. So far, we just go around one block. I love this time with the kids. They love exploring. I can also see how much they love routine. They point out the same things every time.

Today, D is out of town, so I decided to send a little video to D of the twoddlers running down the sidewalk. And luckily captured this:

And while it was the first time, it might also be the last. You can tell at the end of the video that while Rafa wants to carry on, Sylvia wants nothing to do with it. That's how the next 5 minutes went, Rafa being rejected over and over again. Poor guy.

hello summer

Hopefully I'll get a chance to write more about our trip. When we left, if was blissfully cool for spring in Houston. When we got back, however, summer had happened. That was a little bit of a shock since we came back from highs in the 50s. So, we signed up for swim class.

This morning we had our first session in the pool. The kids did great. Rafa had gotten up super early this morning, was a little tired and required a little more coaxing. But, they both did some kicking and at least at times were comfortable on their backs (not as much their tummies) in the water. We were not as successful convincing them to blow bubbles in the water. Maybe next time.

After about 45 minutes, we for them dressed and they were pooped! To the point of lying down on the concrete to rest. No wonder parents get pools for their homes. Purely to wear out the kids, I think!

traveling with twins?, no problem

For the first few hours, anyway.

The twoddlers LOVED the airport. The moving sidewalks were a huge hit. Lots of giggles and pure enjoyment exploring. So many people to check out. Big hallways to cruise down. Huge windows to look out with airplanes and trucks and all kinds of activity. We did our best to wear them out before our first flight of a double header.




I wish I could have captured Sylvia's giggling.




Rafa already looks like he was ready for a nap, but that didn't stop the excitement of the new playground!

And it worked. Less than 5 minutes after takeoff and...




OK, so that was a little bit of a dream. We were so excited that they crashed and snoozed for most of the first flight that we were unable to really take advantage and don't really sleep. But, if we were wise, that's what our first flight would have actually looked like.

bath fun