Day 3: Turner's Morning

Mommy learned the hard way. Why not let the non-sick twin go to school? Day 3 of the supposed illness (despite I saw none and a clear note that T could return to school from his MD), the school decided it was better to keep Turner out for one more day. Mommy and Turn had "our morning".
Turner and mommy playing outside of the Children's Museum while sharing an apple snack.

Turn LOVING the trains in the water room at the Children's Museum.

More trains and cars!!!

"Naptime"...notice there is no napping here.

Peek-a-boo. No napping by Turner has Taylor fell fast asleep within minutes. School wears these boys out more than mommy evidently.

24 months

Let's look back into history.....Here are T and T on their first birthday.

Taking the stroller into school. Those precious brown baby loafers. Turn's love for balloons!!

Puffs to get any meal started!!! (Turner at 1 year)

Taylor's chubby cheeks, big eyes and electrified hair!!! (Taylor-1 year)

The last days of the infant car seats.

Today was the boy's 2 year old visit. Man, it is so hard to believe they are 2 already! How far we have come. How sad it is to have lost my "babies". How great life is for us to have toddlers!!! Taylor: weight- 30 lbs, 10oz. 75%; height- 35 1/4 in. 75% ; head circumference 75%

Turner: weight-30 oz., 5 oz. 75% ; height- 34 in. 50%; head circumference 95%

Entertainment in the office. Snacks, toys, trucks, juice box, applesauce, and much more. Taylor eating his gummies as Turner points to Dr. Zimlich asking "who dat?" (Mommy thinking , "Son, we are Falcon's fan, not Saints fan."

Snacktime, anyone? This was the calm before the storm. Seconds later, both boys were climbing onto the chairs while turning the lights on and off and laughing hysterically. Some might think it was the sugar, but mommy knows. It's only the life of twin boy toddlers!!!

Both boys love their mommy. Favorites of Turner include reading books and playing trains while watching the Thomas and little people movies. Taylor loves to sit on mommy's lap, have snacks and pull everything out of place as if it were a "mess up" contest! Both boys love to be outside with their scooters, cars and in the pool. "Out boat" continues to be the most asked for request, despite the fall temperatures!

The boy's new reading corner is a hit!!!

Bathtime continues to be a favorite. Gummy vitamins are a favorite, while brushing teeth has become a chore!

Need I say "tornado hit"???

Walking into school with our new Thomas backpacks, as we have transitioned to Mrs. Mika (Tamika) and Mrs. Rachel's class.....World of being a "Yellow Duck"!!

Helping daddy in the yard is another favorite past time!!!

Yes, can you hear the Sanford and Son theme song still playing.... sorry, neighbors, but it's worthless to put toys up when they are outside every waking moment we are home!!!

Sweet Turner loves his milk!!! Thankfully, because he likes nothing else but fruit and meat. No pasta, rice, muffins, bread, waffles. Whose kid is this??? Opposite is Taylor who loves to eat. If it can be bitten, it will be gone. If it's sweet, you'd better hold on tight because it will become Taylor's!!! Neither kid eats much at school per his teacher and will NOT touch a vegetable. Great. Glad I wasted all that time pureeing all those veggies for them to refuse them now.

Look at the size of these backpacks!!! Can you tell they love them?

Thank you to Uncle Dave

In the midst of a long day at home with two busy toddlers, our doorbell rang. Yes, a package from Uncle Dave!!! Entertainment when it was so needed. Thanks, Uncle Dave!!

T and T fighting to open it!!

Taylor loving Mr. Potato Head.

Taylor loving playing ball with the box.

Taylor loving waering the box as a hat.

Ps- No Turn pictures because he got distracted by the arrival of the school bus dropping off our neighborhood friends.

"sick day"

T and T needed some alone time with mommy, evidently? Roper called to say that Turn had diarhhea and needed to be picked up. I arrived promptly, thinking to find a sick Turn. Nope. No sick kiddies here.
Running with our Razor rockets for hours!!!!

Here is how they run with them!!!

It's raining, it's pouring, T and T are playing!!!

No clothes, just raincoats are perfect!!!

Back again after naptime! We were all stir crazy, so decided "why not?".

Matt and Elizabeth's visit

We were thrilled to have BT's best bud from college come visit! Matt and elizabeth picked the perfect weekend for a visit. Mommy's birthday, Booa nd Gan here for free sitting and fabulous weather! Too bad, mommy and daddy are old and can't hang like we used to. The nights were fun, but days long as T and T still decided an early rising was needed. T and T in the faithful bob as we strolled downtown for lunch.

Thanks to Boo and Gan for the portable train sets. A peaceful lunch was enjoyed by all.

Turner enjoying some 1:1 with Elizabeth!!

The weather was hot, so we figured a dip in the Pineapple Fountain was a must!!

Who could resist a smile like this?

Crawling as we chase each other was much more fun than walking in the puddles!!!

Ice cream, anyone??? Too bad, because Taylor ate it all!

Happy birthday Family Dinner

You only turn 2 once, right!! Thanks to the family for going to our favorite Party Kingdom for the boy's birthday celebration!

John 5 and Taylor having a blast on the big slides!

More fun on the slides......

Mr. Caterpiller is always a hit!!

Turner driving far, far away!

Taylor pulling the wagon through the "Make a Bear Workshop".

ps- No family photo taken because we were too bloated and fat after eating the most amazing suishi, thai and chinese buffet!!!

Thomas Party at RLC

The best part of my day is hiding out to see the boy's reaction when I arrive at school.

How cute are they!!! : ) Look at the excitement in their eyes and smiles!

Happy birthday party at Roper Learning! (This was before they cried through the singing of their song, despite all week practices.)

Turner liked the plates and napkins more than the snacks.

Snacktime!!! Jack with his backwards cape and sweet ole Mary Wells to the right.

How cute are these kids!! : )

Sylvie (another twin) and Turner at the other end of the table.

Andrew and his big brother, Jared. Thanks Michael for letting Andrew stay for the party!!!

Andrew and Ethan (other twin to Sylvie)

Taylor and Gan after the party!

Two peas in a pod.

Boo and Turner playing on the swings.

Taylor loved swinging with his blanket.

Daddy and Turner playing...Daddy pretended that Turner hit him on the nose. You should have heard the laughter coming from all!