Playing Miss

The girls were playing in Katelyn's room. They had some major imaginative play going on with pillows, towels and stuffed animals. I asked what they were playing and they replied "miss". It took me a few minutes to decipher if they were saying "miss" or "mess". The latter would apply more to what Katelyn's room looked like! Once I determined that "miss" was it I had no idea what they meant. They meant they are playing school and the "miss" was the teacher. They took turns being Miss Katelyn or Miss Keely. This play occupied them all morning!

Fountain Coke

I have never been a coffee person or much of a soda person that is until I became a stay at home mom. I enjoyed a Coke at a restaurant but mostly I stuck to water. Once I began staying home all day I discovered I needed something to jump start me about 4 pm. The monotony of the day would drive me to a caffiene need. I used to like the Coke from the individual bottles, but then changed to cans. I only drink one, in fact most of the time I don't even finish the entire thing. Now all I want is a fountain Coke. It tastes so sweet. It would be ridiculous to drive through somewhere to order a foutain Coke. Needless to say the little people in my car would want something (Would you like a side of fries with that?) I could go to a convenience store, but seriously I don't want to have to get out of my car! I wonder how much maintenance a soda fountain machine is and if I could get one on ebay?

Crayola Factory

Yesterday we went to the Crayola Factory in Easton, PA. It was an amazing and impressive place. There was so much for the girls to do. They played with molding clay, sidewalk chalk and wax. There were several arts and craft projects set up across the museum. Most of the pictures I took of the girls their heads were down, too busy for a photo opp.

The Crayola store would have been my dream store when I was a kid. While the entire factory was really great the store was my favorite part! And while I don't need a box of 64 crayons I was really tempted to buy one for the sharp new crayon feel and smell. I had to remind myself that I don't color anymore and the girls are too young to truly appreciate a brand new box of 64!

The only downfall of the trip was that it was in the middle of Spring Break and it was SUPER crowded. Almost giving me a headache crowded. Twice while we were there a Code Adam was called for a lost child. Both children were found within minutes of the code being called but it made me hold on a little tighter to the little hand in mine!

Play Play Play

Things are finally getting easier and I totally deserve it. The first 2 and a half years of the girls' life were stressful and filled with baby anxiety. After getting everyone healthy and home figuring out feeding and sleeping patterns were tough. Logistics were even tougher. I was afraid of taking them anywhere because I was not sure how to do it. After I somewhat mastered that new obstacles would come up. Potty Training was horrible! I did not think Keely would ever be trained!
At 4 and a half things move more smooth. I get a toy out in the morning and they will play all day long! It amazes me. There are a few squabbles here and there but for the most part they work them out. I keep thinking I wonder if they get bored or tired of one another, but it doesn't seem like it. Once in a while they request to play alone. I organize that, but after a few minutes they are back together. I think it will only get better once the weather is warmer and they have the chance to go outside. I feel like I have a new found freedom. What will I do with all my time?? There's always laundry!

New Hurdle

There always seems to be some kind of hurdle that comes along that questions my parenting. I agonize and stress about what to do. Our new one has to do with Birthday Parties. My girls are in separate classes at school. It works out very well for us. Most twin parents have specific ideas about keeping their kids together or to separate them. Sometimes they have to fight the school to get what they think is best for their own children. What is best for ours is that they are in different classes. Last year they were wild and I think they changed the chemistry of the class being siblings. I also think the teachers could not tell them apart! It is amazing how their little personalities have blossomed spending a few hours apart everyday. It was an adjustment, especially for Katelyn. I think Keely could not wait to get some time on her own.
Well, anyway, back to the problem. Katelyn was invited to a birthday party of a boy in her class and Keely was not. Birthday parties are HUGE events in our house. The girls love them! The present, cake, ice cream, etc.....what's not to love??? So, what do I do? My husband and I thought one of us could take Katelyn to the party and the other do something special with Keely. She could go bowling, the movies, cupcake treat.... I could talk to the mom of the boy in Katelyn's class. She knows I have twins, but I am not at all confrontational or imposing and felt like I could not do this. We decided not to tell Katelyn about the party and let the mom know we could not go. I know this is something we are going to have to deal with soon, but for now I am taking a raincheck.

My Girls

This is my second attempt at blogging. I had a blog where my girls and the ins and outs of my life were featured. I posted a lot of pictures. I started to feel vulnerable of the photos I put up so I am deleting that blog. What I really enjoyed was writing about the dilemmas and joys of our life.

I am constantly amazed by my girlies. They are identical twins who have such different personalities. People always ask who is the good one, who is the bad one, etc. It is so much more than that. More like, who is like me and who is like my husband. Katelyn is more sensitive, compassionate & worried (LIKE ME!). She is always running down the sidewalk looking back to make sure I am there and everything is okay. Keely is running down the sidewalk, not looking back! I wish Katelyn and I could be more like that! My husband and I often look at each other in amazement and cannot believe they came from the same egg!

Sometime they switch personality roles. That is the problem, as soon as you label them or think you have them figured out they change!