SMILES: meaning both the act of smiling (our hearts still melt when we see each smile) and the new teeth behind them. Actually, Peter is the only one who has teeth, and we noticed that a top tooth (his third) just cut through since yesterday. Joy has no teeth, but she chews, bites, and sucks on everything as if she did! If they manage to get their hands on one, remotes and phones also make fun toys, but cleaning up spit-up on the hand set is NOT fun for mommy! Oh--and the smiles are even more lovely when their mouths are full of (and smeared with) peas and squash!
SKIRMISHES: Yes, we have officially had the first fight. Peter grabbed a toy out of Joy's hand, which resulted in a loud wail of distress. No doubt it's happened many times since then with Joy as the instigator. You can see in one of the pictures below how she basically has Peter pinned in a half nelson. We're sure this will be the last time something like this EVER happens, as we know our children will be perfect in every way! (I REALLY hope you could sense the sarcasm in that sentence!)
SITTING: The kids have basically mastered sitting without assistance. This results in Mommy being able to accomplish lots more while they're awake if she needs to. No crawling yet, but Peter has begun to rock on all fours, so it may be coming soon. But really, it would be quite alright if they didn't crawl for a long time yet!
Above: This was the view as I walked into the living room one day...
Above: Millenium Park
Above: First trip to Lake Michigan (South Haven)
Above: WWF bound?
I LOVE the pictures with both of the bums - sooo cute!! And Edward loves watermelon, too! He takes his eating of it VERY seriously, it's so cute. I love the beach photos - what cute swimsuits! We bought trunks for Edward, and they are so cute! I'm glad you didn't do the whole bikini on the baby thing - ugh, I hate them. Anyway, they looks like they are such good buds, when they are not stealing toys and wrestling, anyway. ;)
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