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Everyday -- typically multiple times a day -- our twins collectively or individually do something worthy of remembrance.
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Tuesday Twinterview 2008-05-27 15:29:00 "What does Memorial Day mean to you?" Sarah: "Memorial Day means to me that the soldiers mean a lot to the world. They fought the wars." Darren: "[Memorial Day] means to me that the presidents worked hard for their soldiers to win the war."Guest responder: "As Mama, Memorial Day to me means remembering with gratitude and awe those who've given so very much so that kids like mine can celebrate at a Read more:Tuesday
Mama MUST Need a Makeover... 2008-05-29 09:14:00 In the past, Darren has made it clear (compassionately) that my hair may leave a bit to be desired. [As evidenced, here.] Last night, while concluding nightly "blessings" with Sarah, here's the conversation that transpired:Mommy (going in for a cheek kiss): "....and thank you God for all our blessings. Amen."Sarah: "So Mommy, what did you look like when you were 26*?"(*My age when I met the twins' Read more:Makeover
The "Big Kid" Bag 2008-05-30 10:51:00 Like most posts, this one is dually inspired.Last week, Shannon of Rocks In My Dryer renown posted a comprehensive catalog of items unearthed from her family van. This week, the multiples mom blog How Do You Do It? has a post up wherein mamas of wee twins are chiming in and sharing the inventory of their double-service diaper bags. Reading through the responses evoked both nostalgia and motivation
Bunk 'Em, Danno 2008-06-02 11:07:00 In honor of our niece's 5th, and my brother's 37th, we had a congregation of the cousins -- and their parents -- at Great Wolf Lodge over the weekend. Can't recommend it highly enough!Five kids. Four adults. LOTS of water. Abundant fun.Sadly, upon return home, we discovered the passing of Darren's beloved Betta (Siamese fighting fish), Christopher. Christopher was the latest in a long line who've
Way Back When-esday 2008-06-04 12:42:00 Amazing what sea breezes can accomplish....
Tuesday Twinterview 2008-06-03 15:07:00 "So tell me about your field trip to the park today..."Darren: "I fed the geese and the duck was laying an egg. It was like a restaurant for the birds...we were throwing bread."Sarah: "I played and had so much fun. We made a sandcastle. Lunch was pretty good. I liked it a lot. Read more:Tuesday
Free to Be You and Me 2008-06-05 15:00:00 Marlo Thomas has nothing on the lovely Laura of Catholic Teacher Musings. Earlier this week she featured a list of "The Great Dividers" -- things/items/entities that she actively dislikes, despite others' seeming affection for the same.Certainly I wish for my twosome the freedom and liberty to discern and discover their passions, and their pariahs. As such, and in true role-modeling (and mimicking
Our Political Pair, and the Primaries... 2008-06-06 15:12:00 Our twins are not identical; neither are their political leanings.Early on, Darren declared his support of Barack Obama. Sarah made it equally clear she was ardently pro-Hillary. (Should have predicted it when at age 3 1/2 she was looking at her U.S. Presidents placemat intently and asked, "So where are all the lady presidents?")Once the democratic party winnowed things down to a two-candidate rac
Here We Go 'Round the Mulberry Mush... 2008-06-09 08:24:00 Yes, mush.[Let this tale serve as a parental public service announcement: Don't let this happen to you. ]The backstory....Last week, amidst the cavalcade of outdoor field-trips that characterize the next-to-the-last week of kindergarten, one outing in particular featured a shade-providing (not too unwelcome in 90 degree+ heat) mulberry tree. As kids are wont to do, collecting fruit from the oversi Read more:Mulberry
Stronger Than You Know... 2008-06-08 13:38:00 Christine of Watch Me; No, Watch Me posted list of 100 facts about herself that had me howling (and if I am 100% honest, I laughed so hard I tooted...). With great thoughtfulness, she posted a link wherein readers could also learn 100 interesting, booty-kicking facts about themselves.I'll pay the favor forward after you read -- and quake -- after learning...Top 10 Facts About Twinfatuation Cheryl(
Tuesday Twinterview 2008-06-10 10:51:00 With the kids' debut as clouds in the school musical "Aladdin" still fresh in my memory, as well as the ultra-catchy intro and outro song on this morning's episode of TLC's "Hi-5," today's question bubbled up easily. (As a matter of fact, I cannot get it out of my head. Thanks a lot Kimee, Shaun, Karla, Jenn and Curtis!)"If you could have three wishes, what would they be?"Darren: "A dog, to be abl Read more:Tuesday
Not Just a D.C. Suburb... 2008-06-11 17:42:00 Green belt.It's Darren's latest achievement in Tae Kwon Do. We couldn't be prouder.[Tune in tomorrow for the details on the next-to-the-last day of Kindergarten. Two classes. Two kids. Twice the extravaganza.]Until then, cahm sa ham needa.("Thank you" in Korean. We have all sorts of "courtesy phrases" under our ascending the color spectrum belts!)
Way Back When-esday 2008-06-11 07:07:00 Flying with twins has often provided unexpected photo opportunities. For instance, the shoe shine double "throne" in the airport. The tenth email I receive (cheryl[at]twinsights.com) that correctly identifies two-year-old Darren and Sarah's stuffed travel companions of choice, I'll send you (or your designee) a signed copy of Twinspiration!***We have a winner! Thanks for playing!***
Friday Fives (and a ten...) 2008-06-13 07:36:00 Katie (the adorable mama of the adorable boys at The Harris Boys) tagged me for a pop quiz. Truly I love reading others' responses to memes out and about, so with glee (and an overdue sense of reciprocation), here are my responses:(The lovely Donna of Our Heart's Journey tagged me for another; I'll comply gleefully in the coming days!)The rules:Each player answers the questions about themselves. A Read more:Friday
The Beginning of the End 2008-06-12 14:52:00 The build-up has been intense. Clandestine rehearsals of poetry recitations and dance numbers -- in the den, in the twins' room, anywhere out of parental sight line. Outbursts of giggles. Intentional -- but feigning as though accidental -- humming of secret songs at the dinner table.The dress code for the day was reiterated time and time and time again.Sarah: "Mommy, I'm going to need a white blou
Haiku, Do You? 2008-06-13 18:18:00 In honor of Laura at Catholic Teacher Musings...and the weekly pleasure I derive from her "Bad Haiku
Friday" offerings, I'm sticking my toe in the poetry pond...Wasabi peanuts Deceptively pale green orbsLure the uninformedParents use hot sauceOthers place soap on the tongueWasabi peanuts
The Patriarch 2008-06-13 14:24:00 ...or as he would pronounce it, the paaaahh-triaahhh-ak.He hasn't lived in Rhode Island for what I'm guessing has to be at least 7 decades now, but his thick New Englander accent is an undeniable part of Papa's charm.My grandfather, Darren and Sarah's great-grandfather, turns 92 this August. Since the twins' birth, forays to "Papa's Pool" have comprised the sustaining stuff of summer. So what if t
Words Will Never Show... 2008-06-14 21:03:00 The Dad we've come to know. Happy Father's Day, Scott. We love you. Read more:Words
Tuesday Twinterview 2008-06-17 10:13:00 Now that school's out, what are you hoping to do this summer?Sarah: "I want to go to Virginia Beach, go to the pool, go camping, and go back to Great Wolf Lodge."[Sarah selected this picture of herself taken yesterday after we did a couple of beaded braids "Make it look like Kayla's, Mommy." Do note the Dollar Store glamourous earrings. She's very proud of them.]Darren: "Go to the beach, go to Chu Read more:Tuesday
Talkin' 'Bout Her Generation 2008-06-16 18:53:00 Grandma.Potty-talk excluded, no other word seems to evoke the glee those two simple syllables do.In days of yore (pre-twins), preceding my mother's presence in our home, I'd go into a cleaning- purging frenzy. Vain attempts to create the illusion that tidiness holds any sort of sway would occupy me into the wee hours on Visit Eve. Well into my 30's, I'd box up all the hootch and tote it to the bas Read more:Generation
Stood Up. Brokenhearted. Again. 2008-06-18 16:07:00 Forgiveness is typically my forte.High-school boyfriends' dalliances? Forgiven.My beloved great-grandmother's racism based in ignorance? Forgiven.My father's secret life? Forgiven.But today...today's transpiration is testing the depth of my ability to readily rationalize. Since I can't speak it aloud (twin little pitchers have big ears), blog about it I shall.On the next to the last day of school, Read more:Again
Way Back When-esday 2008-06-18 09:50:00 Derelict as a contributor, but committed in my readership, the marvelous multiples mamas' blog How Do You Do It? had an insightful post earlier this week by new contributor -- but web-renowned blogger -- Snickollet on gender issues experienced in life with boy-girl twins. Conicidentally, I unearthed this image. Even when symbolically accented as below, we did get the "Are they identical?" question
Diamonds are Forever 2008-06-18 07:38:00 For three years running, the twins and I have gone to PBS Kids Day at The Diamond (the home field of the Atlanta Braves' single-A team). Sadly, next year, the team relocates to Georgia...but for now...we can still enjoy. And with six-year-old twins, the enjoyment (especially from Mama's perspective) comes far easier than it did in the dual kid corralling, tight-gripping, chaotic crowd anxiety pro Read more:Diamonds
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Foto Finish Friday 2008-07-11 08:35:00 Debi at Who Says 8 is Enough? is participating in a party I have to crash! Sponsored by Candid Carrie, here is one of my fave fotos to carry to the carnival: Actually, this is the very first image I ever featured on this blog...back when Sarah still did tae kwon do, and Darren was still a "Little Tiger"...memories.... Read more:Finish
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The Most Important Meal of the Day 2008-07-11 08:24:00 The colors aren't even found in nature, but these bowls certainly are a feast for the eyes.[Can anybody name the cereal du jour?]Were you popping by to enter the stroller giveaway, and now you're looking at my kids' morning meal? Here you go: Chicco Trevi Twin Stroller GiveawayHappy Friday!
My Beef with Burger King 2008-07-10 14:03:00 ...and McDonald's, too. No, it has nothing to do with trans fats. Rather, in the restaurants' endeavors to upgrade the "eat-in" lunch experience, both venues have added flat screen TVs to their seating areas. Nice in thought, unfortunate in implementation. How so? In both locations, the broadcasts are news channels, 24/7. I'm not an ostrich with my head in the sand or an overly insulating mom, but Read more:Burger
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Compromise, Compromise... 2008-07-09 17:10:00 Feeling somewhat better after a second semi-rugged morning, Sarah pepped up this afternoon like a Mento in Diet Coke. Off to WalMart for some much-needed restocking of supplies.Mmmmm....the Simply Asia boxed Sesame Teriyaki noodles are on sale. Into the basket they go. Ooooh, large packs of ZooPals paper plates are reasonably priced today. Into the basket they go.Sarah (eyeing the noodles): "Mommy Read more:Compromise
Way Back When-esday 2008-07-09 08:20:00 Dateline: September 2004Twins' age: 3 yearsThey LOVED these costumes, and wore them around the house for years. Particularly Sarah, who accessorized her chicken suit with all sorts of add-ons.Congrats to Krissy who won last week's Way Back When-esday Mr. Linky contest! Her name was randomly selected by the bespectacled farm bird above. Please email me (Cheryl at Twinsights.com) with a mailing add
Tuesday Twinterview 2008-07-08 14:57:00 "What's the worst part about being sick?"Darren: "Strep throat is the worst. You have to get that swab test."[We fully believed his nausea-stricken sister was afflicted with said-illness this morning. Darren's lunch is pictured below. I know, no fruit or veggie. Mea culpa.]Sarah: "I'm starved."[Such is the byproduct of today's "lunch" mandated by our beloved nurse practitioner. Not pictured: the Z Read more:Tuesday
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