January 26, 2010 - Mima's Package (94 Weeks)

Mima (my mama) sent us a package containing all kinds of presents. Anthony and Daniel had fun ripping open the packages. Anthony has figured out that paper goes in the garbage. Daniel and I watched in awe as he walked over to the garbage, popped the lid, and put the wrapping paper in. We now have to constantly check that things that aren't garbage don't wind up in there.
These two love to hide in their bedroom closet. They love sliding the doors and calling out to us. We pretend that we don't know where they are and quickly pop our faces in the closet. This causes high pitched squeals to erupt and them to run to the opposite side of the closet. How easily amused they are.

January 19, 2010 - First Lollipop (93 Weeks)

Daddy likes to go to a local barber to get his haircut. He was off to get a haircut on Saturday, so I decided why not get the boys done, too. Little Daniel did much better this time. Anthony, on the other hand, shed quite a few tears again. What can one expect? It was only the second haircut after all. Once the barber gave them the lolliop, things seemed to go much more smoothly. They sure enjoyed those lollipops. We've never given candy to them, so this was a definite treat. I made a mental note to self for next time: Must give lollipop immediately upon getting into chair!

January 12, 2010 Bath Time (92 Weeks)

Bath time is learning time!

January 5, 2009 - Celebrating Our Last First Date (91 Weeks)

This week we took the boys to eat at the place where it all began for Daniel and me four years ago: Senor Big Ed's in Cypress. There is nothing special about the place by any means. It is a little hole in the wall restaurant that serves Puerto Rican(and Mexican) food. It seemed apropos for us to meet there for our blind date being that we are both Puerto Rican. Maybe it was the nostalgic smell of mom's kitchen as we entered the door. Maybe it was the magic of being New Year's Eve. Whatever the case, it will always be a special place for us because it was there that our last first date happened.
*It amazes me that with all the toys these two have, their favorites seem to be the simple things: pots and pans, sofa cushions, and tupperware.

December 29, 2009 - Merry 2nd Christmas (90 Weeks)

This Christmas was so much more fun since the boys are now able to open their own presents. It took some coaxing on our part to get them ripping; I found that strange since they are so good at ripping Mommy’s magazines under the coffee table without prompting or permission. Santa and their loved ones from near and far were very good to them. They were given thoughtful gifts that were both fun and educational. A big hug and kiss from Daniel and Anthony for your thoughfulness! Our Christmas day was topped off with dinner at Tio Johnny’s and Titi Debbie’s house.
Twins Update: Daniel has discovered how to suck his teeth(not in the teenage manner!)Although I have nice voice, little Daniel will occasionally grunt or shriek for me to stop singing some of the songs from his favorite cartoons.
Anthony has this thing of going “Hmmmm” with an innotation that quickly rises and falls as if he is pondering a major question like the meaning of life.
Question of the day: Is it common knowledge in the baby world to immediately poo after being bathed, powdered and diapered?

December 22, 2009 - "What is dis? What is dat?" (89 Weeks)

This week Anthony out of nowhere starting saying,"What is dis? What is dat?" The funny thing is that he isn't really asking what something is. Rather, he is asking to have the object given to him (i.e. toothbrush, bottle, crackers etc.)
Packages have been arriving from family and friends this week, and these two have been having a ball climbing on them as you can see.
This year I am feeling so behind the ball. The early Christmas shopping didn't get done or my Christmas cards. I pondered about what the heck happened. I figured out that the big difference was that last year the boys were still in car seats that popped into their double stroller. They were content being in there while Mom and Dad shopped and plucked them out and popped them in store after store. Now that these two can walk, there is no keeping them in the stroller while shopping for too long. The packages did eventually make it out back East(thank God for priority mail)and almost all arrived Christmas Eve. As for our Christmas cards they will become after Christmas cards. It is the thought that counts, right?
* I let them break in their Christmas pajamas early. :)

December 15, 2009 - Monkey See, Monkey Do ( 88 Weeks)

These boys are too much! One sees his brother do something, and immediately the other must do it, too! Anthony throws his sippy cup with water overboard, so must Daniel. Daniel climbs up on a chair to turn on the light switch, so must Anthony.
Things that warm the heart: Watching Daniel rock his body when the song at the end of Dora comes on (We did it. We did it. Lo hicimos! We did it. Hooray!) Anthony pulling in my face to his: eyelashes to eyelashes, nose to nose, separated only by his pacifier.