I have had a million (it seems like anyway) little anecdotes and I post lots on Facebook but forget to go back and write them down somewhere else. So, here is a short sample of the little gems that come out of my girls' mouths or a synopsis of the pictures when they are caught in the act. Can't wait to see what Nicolas has in store for me.
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Little man, just shy of 7 months.
Picture by Bubbie |
You know you must look tired when you hear your 4 year old say, " Mommy, I found your pants". For the record I was wearing some, but she brought me my pajama pants.
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| Dory helps out. |
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| Nemo is never far behind. |
They are singing to everything, literally anything becomes a song. For example: "Put it back, put it back, put it baaaaa- aaaack". Complete with bow and all, after the big finish. The item that was requested to be put back may or may not have made it. In addition to that, they mix up words from different sources. While playing, some may call dramatic play, I heard "42 wallaby way ... pause ... and liberty and justice for all".
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| Look at our boat! |
Olivia got in trouble *gasp*. Shocker, I know. She was pushing her little sister, hard. We were having our calm down talk after her time alone in her room had been served. We talked about how we treat people we love and who was watching. I mentioned God, and she adds "And Mary, Joseph, baby Jesus and the angels", Advent activities still fresh on our minds. I answer, "Yes, Olivia." I am already starting to crack. The conversation goes on, "We want to make them proud. So, how do we show the people we love, that we love them?" I was hoping for "Be nice" or "help". Olivia's answer, "Make them bread." Didn't see that one coming. Yes, I laughed.
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| Livvy on Photo Booth |
We headed to the beach for the first time in ages. It was a total impromptu trip, instigated by my parents. We are getting out of the car and Mia pipes up with this question, "Mommy, am I brown and is Livvy white?". I wasn't sure I heard that correctly, so, I asked her to repeat it. She repeated it. And I laughed, "I guess so." Not good enough. She asked again, this time I said yes. She was satisfied.
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| CHEESE! Livvy, always camera-ready. |
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| More water! |
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| Play ball! |
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| Just chillin' |
During the water fiasco, they proclaimed to be cleaning. But then there were many statements about "being friends together". Not sure how the two fit together but I may never understand 2 four year olds' and a 1 year old's combined logic.
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| Just after being caught. |
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| Wardrobe change, after the water incident. |
While making our beds the other day, I told Livvy to take all of her stuffed animals off her bed to straighten the sheets. She said "No!! Then it's gonna be crazy!" Not sure what's gonna be crazy but I eventually convinced her that was the way to go.
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| Monkey see ... |
Oliva was trying to go to the restroom, only time it is okay to close the door as Sabrina tries to help by handing them toilet paper. The issue there is she isn't great at tearing it off the roll. Mess. Anyway, I hear Olivia screaming while Mia knocks on the door "I'm trying to have some privacy!". Mia knocks again. Olivia "I
need privacy!". Mia knocks again, this time saying "Sabrina just wants to see how you're feeling!"
Those are some of the most recent gems. I will try to write down more often, as I am sure that I am missing some doozies. As a parting gift, I give you yes, more pictures!
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| Look at my heart! Very precise. |
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| Sitting up! |
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| Mr. Potato Head |
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| Favorite new pic by Candace |
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| Yes, she is holding his own bottle!! |
