Fun Ruby-isms.

Ruby's speech reminds me so much of Kristin at this age. When Kristin was 22 months old we were house parents to 120 college students at Gordon College. Kristin was around people all the time and I think that is why her speech acquisition was so rapid. Lots of things crack me up about Ruby's speech, but here are a few that stand out............ 1) "Cute boots". She wanted to wear the cute boots on library day. Already a fashion princess (just like her mommy). Nanny Rachael told me that one day when they were at library time Ruby was going around the room to each of the children saying, "cute shoes", "cute shoes", and pointing to their shoes. Then she skipped one child (I think they didn't have on cute shoes, and Ruby knew it!) We will have to work on etiquette. 2) I went into the bathroom and heard Ruby at the door trying to get in. I told her that Grandma was going potty. Next thing I hear is Ruby running through the house saying "Gama Julee potty. Gama Julee potty". (just what I need -- a town crier!) 3) Nanny Rachael heard Ruby say to Carson "Settle down wild thing!" 4) When Ru is excited about something she says "Oh Boy!" 5) Ruby already knows that she is one. (just ask her). Kristin told her once that in June she would be two. So when asked how old she is Ruby said "I'm one". And how old will you be in June "Two!" 6) Ruby is rapidly approaching her two-ness which can mean a lot of things. One is independence, so when Ruby wants to do something by herself she will say very emphatically "SELF!" "SELF!" 7) Carson has a word he made up that is so cute. He calls water "watie". When he wants his bottle of water he has combined the two words and calls it "bottie". 8) "D is for Daddy"

Fun With A Big Box

What could be more fun than coloring a BIG box? This box provided hours of fun for these guys. They colored inside and outside the box. I love the one with Ruby on her tummy coloring the back of the box.

Random Fun!

They were both squatting down examining a worm on the street. Ruby touched it and then was surprised that it moved. This one reminds me so much of Kristin as a toddler because of how she is dressed. I put Kristin in overalls quite a bit. These overalls were in the back of her closet and never worn by her before, and almost too small.

Little Miss Stripes, all the way down to her feet! I guess that is what you get when the Momma works for Adidas! Both of the twins recognize and love stripes and will point them out on clothes. I was wearing Adidas pants and Ruby came up to me and pointed to them and said "Gama stripes".

Ruby was sitting on the pillow watching Little Einsteins while I fixed dinner. She had her snack-trap and was munching Cheerios. I thought it was so cute how Snowy was fixated on her every move, hoping she might spill one for him! Carson enjoys hiding in the downstairs closet. It is an "L" shaped closet that goes under the stairs. He gets way back in there and hides. Today he rode his Pooh-car into the closet and shut the door. I said "No you don't". I turned on the light and snapped this photo of him way back in the closet. Such a silly boy! Bath time...... "Ruby, don't drink the bath water!" These little cars were at the mall. The kids got a hoot out of being in them. We won't tell them for many years that they actually move around if you put money in them. They were happy as could be with them just the way they were.

Library Time for Ruby and Carson

I came down to Vancouver on Tuesday so I could go to library time on Wednesday with the twins and with nanny Rachael. They have been attending regularly for months and Rachael says it is the highlight of their week.

Ruby is so comfortable and takes right off to play and enjoy life. Carson is a bit more tentative, but he, too, enjoys the time. As you can see Ruby, gets right up in the face of the teacher, while most other children hang back with their moms.

(Ruby is the one with the heart dress and purple boots. Carson has on the orange shirt)

Carson asked Nanny Rach to read to him. What else would you expect in a library? Carson enjoys the tunnel! What a cute little face popping out! Bubble time!

Ruby captured a chicken puppet!

Both children were front and center with the flannel graph song.

Peek a boo Ruby

Malia, a friend, was also there. She was enjoying peek a boo!

Wonderful Words to My Ears!

It has been a while -- about 4 weeks -- since I have been with the twins and they are growing and developing by leaps and bounds. Ruby's language acquisition is on the lines of Kristin's -- talking all the time. She is speaking complete sentences. Yesterday Kristin called me and while I was on the phone she asked Ruby to say "Hi Grandma Julee" -- and she did. It was clear and such sweet words to my ears. Darling Carson also said "Hi", for which I melted. Can't wait to see them this week. I'm going down on Tuesday because Kristin is out of town the whole week on a business trip. Then we will celebrate Kristin's 31st birthday on Saturday. Such fun!

Kristin Lookalike

Kristin sent this to me today from her cell phone to cheer me up. I have been sick this week and was in the Dr.'s office when she sent this greeting to me. It made me smile because of how much this little Ruby-girl looks like Kristin.