The Best Age

Not biting or pinching each other, so it looks like a good day!

Despite the fact that one of my daughters handed me a poopy diaper that she had covertly removed (sadly, we've entered the diaper self-removal stage), I just realized that my girls are at a very cute age. They're talking a lot, just like little parrots, and they really let me know what they want (and they want a lot).

Things they love:

• their BFF Maya (and her little brother Tino)
• Mummy
• Daddy
• Grandmummy & Abuelito
• 'beats (this is Sophie & Sienna-speak for the Fresh Beat Band on Nick Jr.)
• the hose
• dancing (They have a clear preference for Latin music.)
• maracas (Sienna) & drums (Sophie)
• pops (orange juice popsicles)
• swings
• climbing into the car themselves
• Grandma Bruna's meatballs

Things they don't like:

• anyone's dirty shoes
• band aids (= boo boos)
• riding in the cart part of a shopping cart
• the baby pool
• waking up from naps
• most food other than hot dogs, pops, or grandma Bruna's meatballs
• mowers (they shout "no mow")

This morning: waffles & art.

The clinginess has decreased and now I actually can prepare a meal without a child attached to my leg. I took a shower AND blow dried my hair STRAIGHT today (although there was a diaper removal incident during the blow drying).

Are these the faces of angels or what?

My mommy obsessed girls are becoming more and more independent (sassy) and I have to admit that I get a bit of a kick out of it. It takes a lot not to laugh when Sophie doesn't just tell me "no" but instead says "no way." A friend's son of the same age says "never" which I think is hilarious.

Don't drop the drumsticks!

I love that they're quite willing to share with other children, and when one twin is upset, the other can usually be counted on to bring her a pacifier or toy to cheer her up.

Loving (kind of)

To top it off it looks like they also adore the beach, so it looks like it might be a great summer.