I read this on another twin mom's blog and I think she pretty much nailed it.

The rules of a toddler

If it is on, I must turn it off.
If it is off, I must turn it on.
If it is folded, I must unfold it.
If it is not food, it must be tasted.
If it IS food, it must not be tasted.
If it is a liquid, it must be spilled.
If it is a solid, it must be thrown.
If it is high, it must be reached.
If it is shelved, it must be removed.
If it is plugged, it must be unplugged.
If it is closed, it must be opened.
If it does not open, it must be screamed at.
If it is full, it will be more interesting emptied.
If it is empty, it will be more interesting full.
If it has a flat surface, it must be banged upon.
If Mommy's hands are full, I must be carried.
If Mommy wants to carry me, I must walk alone.
If it is a car seat, it must be protested with arched back.
If it is dry, it must be made wet with drool, milk, or toilet water.
And finally the defining trifecta:
If it is yours it must be mine.
If it ever was mine, it must still be mine.
If it looks like something that was once mine, it must be mine.

Have a great day!

Just a couple of pictures. And I promise I haven't forgotten to post Christmas pictures- there are just so many to sort through!

Not much to share at the moment. We've been stuck inside due to the icky weather conditions (what was up with the snow?) so our days have been filled with lots of stories, fort-building, bathroom and kitchen exploration (Braxton climbed into the bathtub after turning on the water), silly songs, and indoor playdates. The boys are just being the boys; toddling around, yelling with excitement at EVERYTHING, kissing, hugging and hitting each other (and themselves), stealing toys, learning tons (they can correctly identify two letters and 1 number each!), and just being cute. Contrary to what many of my fellow twin moms have led me to believe, I am really enjoying this age. They keep us super busy, but they're a blast to hang out with. About a month and a half ago as they were struggling through their frustration of not walking, perpetually snotty, and cutting their canine teeth, I was just about ready to have my tubes tied. But we survived and they're back to being the little bundles of joy they always have been (so can you tie ONE tube?). Good thing cause potty training and "terrible two's" are knocking at our door...eek!

OH, I almost forgot. We had our first 9-1-1 call! Apparently, Caleb felt he was in grave danger here as he was playing in his pop-up tent. I noticed a voice coming from my locked phone and sure enough, this lady's asking "what is your emergency". Isn't it a little early for the pranks guys?


This was taken at our M.O.M.'s (Mothers of multiples) holiday party. Not to brag, but our boys were two of the very few children that didn't cry on Santa and the Mrs.' lap.


Um, I don't know.



Such a poser!

note: This is Steven. Larami wanted to post this but she couldn't because she was too busy crying.

We're back from San Antonio and as much as I'd love to go on and on about how much we enjoyed it, I have 3 suitcases staring at me waiting to be unpacked so I'll have to be brief. But I just had to post pictures of the boys' new room at Rara's house. I tried to imagine it as she described it over the phone, but I have to say, the images in my head were quite scary. When I saw it in person, I was in shock! It was like a scene from Trading Spaces. I'll let you guys see for yourself:). Enjoy. Oh, and the boys fell in love with Auntie Stash's dog.

I had the pleasure of meeting with a photographer I met on a message board and she was kind enough to take pictures of the boys and let me observe her in action. I can't believe how incredibly easy she made things look. To be honest, the boys appeared to be so uncooperative that I was certain she'd email me 20 shots of the back of their heads or half-closed eyes. When I saw them my jaw literally dropped. I've never seen them look like this in pictures! I learned so much by watching her (mainy that I have a loooong way to go). By the way, her name is Paula Hickson and her website is http://www.paulahicksonphotography.com/. She's based in Magnolia but will travel up to 20 or 30 miles for sessions (not sure which one) and she is a genuine sweetheart. Hope you guys enjoy the pictures! Oh, and we're taking requests for prints as Christmas presents:).