It's been a while since I've posted. I've been a bit busy with work and just too tired to do anything, however this past weekend we finally managed to have a play date with some friends of ours. I will try harder to post, but I think things at work will start ramping up again, so I might have to turn it over to daddy Der.
We had some fun this past weekend at Bounce-A-Rama where we met up with some friends. Eric, Liz, Lauren, Adel, Ervin, Aiden, Mark, Berry, Eamon, Oliver, Maan, and Samantha. The girls had lots of fun bouncing all over and mommy had quite the workout. They also played some video games and had a blast. We later ate dim sum next door at the Mayflower. It was a fun day for all of us as we really enjoyed seeing everyone!
The girls are still in the midst of potty training and we have positive results when we're at home with number one and number two (yes, for people who are not parents this may seem a little strange to be talking about going to the bathroom, but this is a major development hurdle!!!). We did manage to get some dry diapers at Bounce-A-Rama and they did tell me at the venue that they wanted to go potty! We're not completely dry as of yet, but I feel they've come a long way and I'm super proud of them.
Along with the girls progressing rapidly comes attitude and they say 2's and 3's are challenging. I understand the magnitude of this and both girls' communication is on full speed ahead, however it's never fast enough for them and they cannot express themselves in the way they want to or in such a way that we can understand them.
I think we will need to get them some swim lessons again because they love "swimming" in the bathtub. They seem to naturally find their island girl roots and love the water. I also want Hannah to get some music lessons of some sort as I think she follows in her daddy's footsteps. Hannah seems to have a knack for singing, loves the piano, and just likes anything that makes music. Sophie likes it too, but not in the way like Hannah does. She finds passion in it. Hannah can carry a melody and can recall many, many songs. She is also very observant and will tell you what she sees outside the window or out from a car. She also likes to moderate a movie she's seen many times.
Sophie is probably more like me and she loves to draw. She's very artistic in drawing and playdoh, she finds the mechanics is fascinating in the medium she's using. She loves puzzles (just like me as a child). She's very logical and can point out numbers, spell her name, knows stories by heart, and can in detail communicate to you some things she's learned. Daycare has said that she is fluent in communicating in both English and Mandarin. She has a never ending curiousity which has been interesting to watch and at the same time gets her into a lot of trouble. She is the one that gives me the most heartattacks. I find myself pulling out the most cliche parenting lines on her.
I remember a long time ago Bill Cosby had a show called "Children say the Darnedest Things". Der and I get to live that show every day. Sophie and Hannah keep us young, they entertain us, and warm our hearts. They can always brighten up the darkest day.
Everyone bouncing in the basketball area.
The girls playing basketball.
Hannah and Sophie sliding.
Sophie running.
Bouncing at the Dora house.
Hannah picks up a flower and shows mommy.
Sophie loves dandelions. Although when she blows she sprays it...eeeew hahaha!
Sophie and Hannah explore the park.
Pine cones! I love these things!
What's going to work? Teamwork!
And more pine cones.
