Update

Just a quick "State of the Family" update:

Sometimes they are cooperative, sharing toys and happily playing together.

Then, quick as a wink, things change.

How cute is this after tubby pic?

This picture needs to be prefaced by understanding that Jill is terrified of dogs. When going to visit somewhere, she'll ask if they have a dog... before we leave our driveway... even if it is to say, her grandparents house!
But on Saturday this stuffed dog *had* to accompany us on our errands. His name was "Little Bay". He was dressed for the weather, had a leash, was to buckled into Natalie's vacant car seat AND he got in trouble a few times for biting. Oh, and the night before he had to be taken to the 'emergency room' for an ouchie.

Other Jillian notes: She knows all her letter sounds and can name a word that starts with each letter. She has started playing school with her stuffed animals and, when cooperative, her sister. And when Natalie isn't so willing to do as Jill desires, we get this statement: "I wish we didn't have a baby." She can count at least to thirty. Oh, and when she wore all black the other day Mommy taught her "Back in Black" and the beginning to "Paint it Black". She's just a sponge!

Natalie notes: She's singing the ABCs and can count to ten. She's become a big fan of Dr. Seuss books, especially "Green Eggs & Ham". Washing her hands is a big favorite too, however, putting on shoes??? not so much! And we just got word she'll be starting to visit the next room at day care this week. She's also a bit of a mimic, Mommy made the mistake of saying "crap" the other day and little Natalie wandered back the hallway testing it out. (At least it wasn't a worse expletive!)