An Early Father's Day Present

Nicole "Smiling"
Jessica "Smiling"
Late last night, Steve & I were sitting on the couch watching The Notebook (talk about a tear jerker!) Anyway, after the movie finished Steve was holding Jessica and talking to her when all of a sudden... HUGE SMILE right at Papa... TWICE! It was the perfect Father's Day gift.

So Grandma (Marie) was right! It was Jessica who smiled first. We didn't catch it on camera but the pics above show some involuntary smiles from both our cuties.

We're still waiting for the 2nd smile from Jessica and for the 1st from Nicole. Nicole has "found her voice" though and it starting to make cute little noises & coos.

Sofi's Story

This was one of Sofia's funniest works. It is as amusing as my mom's biggest pet peeve.

Sofia had found a red rubber ball. She was putting it too close to the babies' face so my
dad took it away.
Sofia- "GIMME MY BALL!!"

Dad- "Sofi, say it nicely."

Sofia- (in a softer voice) "gimme my ball."

Then dad gave her a look.

Sofia- "Can you gimme my ball?"

Eventually she got her ball. It is not easy to teach a 2 year old manners.

Now..

now the twins can smile! we will tell you who smiles 1st if you read this please comment of who you think will smile 1st we need at least 5 comments to reveal the answer.
love gabi!

umm.. i can not think of a title!

hello! Did u hear my (gabi's) latest achievements? well i got a spanish award 4 my good grades a music award 4 being in choir and the principal's award!
I was surprised. When i got principal's award i saw both of my parents but no twins (it is a mystery! :/

Bye!!
Gabi

is she gone? oh hi, i'm this guy :) my name is smiley i always put stuff when gabi is not around. you will see my face *e. g. :)* when i am posting something.
BYE!!

Love,

:) Smiley

Identical or Fraternal?

This has been the question on everyone's minds since we found out we were having twins. Unfortunately, when I went to the doctor last week, the "analysis" of the placentas that was done at the hospital told us absolutely nothing. It only confirmed that the twins were diamniotic, dichorionic (which means they had their own sacs & own placentas.)

Now... many people believe that if twins are in separate sacs, that automatically means they are fraternal. Not so... google it!

So when we got home from the doctor, Grandma went straight to the PC and ordered a DNA test. (Here's the website: http://www.affiliatedgenetics.com/twinzygosity.cfm)I got it in the mail a few days ago, took the samples (saliva) from the babies yesterday, and Steve put it in the mail today. So in 7-10 business days, we should have a definitive answer to the question.

What's my opinion? Well, I wouldn't be surprised either way. Sometimes, they look really different and it's pretty obvious who's who. But other times, especially when they both have their eyes open, they look A LOT alike.

We'll keep you posted!

Pet Peeve

I know this is going to be funny to me some day, but right now, it's my biggest pet peeve. I'm sure you will find this amusing.

When I'm holding 1 or both babies, this is my Sofia's favorite conversation:

Sofia: (pointing to twin A) "What's his name?" (You know how toddlers always mix up gender)
Me: "This is Nicole."
Sofia: (pointing to twin B) "And what's his name?"
Me: "That's Jessica."
Sofia: (pointing to twin A) "Annnnnddddd.... what's HIS name?"
Me: "Nicole."
Sofia: (pointing to twin B) "Annnnnnddddd.... what's HIS name?"
Me: "Jessica."

This goes on and on and on - ALL DAY - Sometimes I just ignore her and she just keeps asking the same question OVER and OVER again. Sometimes she will answer her own question and I SWEAR she knows she is answering wrong so that I will jump in and correct her. (e.g. Sofia - pointing to twin A "What's his name? Jessica??? Mama, is this Jessica??" Me - "NO! That's NICOLE! ARGHHH!!!")

Something to add

I have something to add to the top 15 things said to parents of twins. (I guess it's the top 16 now)


Said to a parent of newborn twins that just got home a week ago from the hospital " What do they do at home?" (Actually they juggle and they are great swimmers. What do you think they do?)