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I was sitting in the office when I heard Theodore running down the hall saying, “Sister! Sister! Let’s go upstairs.” I looked over to see him race by me holding a small, toy cupcake. Jacqueline followed and addressed me as she passed by. “Dad”, she said, “this is my very beautiful flashlight”, while holding out a toy cupcake for me to see. She continued, “It’s black and white, and very beautiful.” Continue Reading...
Today Jacqueline wanted to wear her new dress. Not just any dress, but a dress made by her Grammy. So, here she is, in her birthday dress, and she is happy to show it off. Continue Reading...
Some folks had difficulty accessing the pictures on the Sky Drive so I have re-posted in this format. Hopefully this works better. Thanks for your patience. We hadn't really celebrated with birthday parties for the twins in either of their first two years so we decided (last-minute) to celebrate this year. It was a two-day celebration and the twins were quite excited to see family, AND LOTS OF Continue Reading...
We hadn't really celebrated with birthday parties for the twins in either of their first two years so we decided (last-minute) to celebrate this year. It was a two-day celebration and the twins were quite excited to see family, AND LOTS OF PRESENTS!!!! The Twins Turn 3 VIEW SLIDE SHOW DOWNLOAD ALL Continue Reading...
This morning, as I usually do, I sat at the computer for a few minutes to check email, the newspaper, weather, etc. My daughter, Jacqueline, who will be three years old on Saturday, walked in to see me. She asked if she could sit on my lap in order to help her dress a little doll she had with her. I picked her up and sat her on my knee while I worked on the precise movements needed to make my Continue Reading...
This morning, yes, April 11th, the twins were playing on the floor near me and they broke out in song. Today's song was a lengthy, 3-year old inspired, rendition of the Spring Classic, Jingle Bells. Theodore and Jacqueline were equally involved in this production and it was quite funny, while a good eight minutes long. I was able to get some of their lyrics down, and I will share those words in a Continue Reading...
From the other room I hear the twins singing their best version of “Twinkle Twinkle Little Star”, then the singing ends; abruptly. I hear the rapid pitter-patter of Jacqueline’s feet (one bare, one with a sock on) running towards me. She appears to be out of breath as if she’s run several miles. She clings to me as if her life is on the line, and I hold her, and smile, awaiting the tale that is to Continue Reading...
Theodore and Jacqueline asked me for a snack. In this case they wanted some fruit snacks. Or as Theodore says, "fruit nacks". As I rose to get them their snacks, I asked, "What do you say?" Theodore: "Pleeeeaaaase?" Then he asked me to bend down so he could give me a hug. Jacqueline: "I said please already." Me: "We need to say please every time, right?" Jacqueline: "I know. Please? I have to Continue Reading...
The twins get some down time in their new comfy chairs while watching Dora and sitting in their favorites, Cinderella and Lightning McQueen. Continue Reading...
The twins were in the mood for some fun with the camera so I took some pictures of them in their new hats before we hit the road for the morning. I told to stand together for the first picture and then the rest, well, they just kind of did their own thing and I followed. It was at least as much fun as it looked. The whole production lasted for just a couple of minutes, and then we were off. As a Continue Reading...