It's all about the egg....

We're a family that celebrates Easter and the few days before are very important as it is 'time to color the Easter eggs!' This is the first year that Princess Abigail has really gotten into the holiday and the first that we've been able to introduce the Princes to the time honored tradition. The twins didn't know what to make of all the mess, but Abby absolutely loved coloring eggs. We even colored a few with her name on them, and trying to wrench one of her special eggs from her tight little grasp was nearly impossible. We're thinking she's finally entered the 'it's mine' phase. Oh no! So, to all of those who read this blog, Happy Easter!

Coloring the eggs...making a mess and all!
"Now this is MY egg. Don't try to take it away from me, cuz if you do, I'll squeeze it so tight it'll crack and THEN where will you be?"
Daddy holds up Aramis' special egg so he can take a good looksy....
Here they are--the sweetest royal threesome in the kingdom--Alec(L), Abby (M), Aramis (R)

Godfather gets jiggy...

A wonderful unexpected visit from Abby's Godfather Peter brought smiles to all our faces this afternoon. Peter just returned from New Orleans where he spent more than a week doing volunteer services in support of Hurricane Katrina victims. He helped rebuild homes, pave driveways, etc., and we were thrilled that he returned home safely. Peter popped by to say hello and give Queen Wendy a break. It was great!! Abigail missed her Godfather so much during his trip away that she skipped lunch and a nap to spend time with him. She was too excited to eat or sleep, so the two of them headed down to Abby's playroom. On the sly, Queen Wendy was able to capture some never-before-seen moments of Peter --dancing with his God Daughter Abby. This was too good not to post since it is a rarity to capture an image of Peter smiling on camera, let alone getting jiggy on video! (For those that don't know, Peter recently retired from the ranks of the Massachusetts State Police--the most hard-ass law enforcement agents in the country). Aren't they adorable together!?!?!

Happy Spring!

Finally, it has arrived. A sans-flu season filled with lukewarm breezes, sunshine and gorgeous foliage. Spring is here--and around the kingdom--excitement for the season has also been brewing. King Tony is neck deep in NCAA March Madness, Abby is enjoying recess outdoors while at school and the twins are getting their pictures taken a lot more since they seem to be growing and changing so much more quickly than they did a month ago.

Prince Aramis loves his baths. Well, as long as no one is snapping his picture while he's butt naked, that is. Our little man was again admitted from the ER into the hospital this week for severe respiratory issues and is now at home with a lovely nebulizer which Wendy and Tony must use on him every 4-6 hours. :( This is him upon returning home. We knew after a few days in the hospital that everyone needed a good bath and a nap, and our boys get what they deserve... :)

Prince Alec has a smile for everyone! He's a glorious little tyke--when he's not crying--and has been fortunate enough to AVOID the ER/hospital since his arrival home in the kingdom. Thank goodness!
To help their sleep deprived parents from calling them the incorrect names, we occasionally dress the twins in clothing on which their names have been printed. It really helps in the wee hours of the morning, and the late afternoon stretch of the day when the coffee wears off and child screaming has penetrated every corner of one's brain......

Aha!

It was one of those moments parents both await with baited breath and fear --all at the same time. In the last week, Princess Abigail has begun climbing stairs and cruising around the house, and seeks to open every cabinet door and the refrigerator about 50 times a day. She also, akin to the highly intelligent, thieving velociraptor dinosaur--continues to seek out and test for weaknesses every baby gate in our home. The King and Queen are thrilled to have her on the move. We were also recently successful at documenting one of Princess Abby's 'A Ha!' moments when she opened one of the cabinets to find and reach her snack drawer and retrieve her own snack for the day without the help of a grown-up! She's very proud of herself--as much as Wendy and Tony are--and now, we have the pleasure of doing some serious babyproofing!

"A ha!" This is where they've been storing all the goodies! They thought they could keep them hidden from me, but noooooooo way! :)

"Just what I wanted, a box of delicious, salty crackers!"

Happy 6 Months Boys....

Today, March 12th, the twin Princes Alec and Aramis turn 6 months old. Time has seemingly flown as these little cherubs (okay, little devils...) arrived in our kingdom. Finally in good health, the twins are sitting independently, eating solids, and starting to talk and motor. It's so exciting for all of us. Miss Abigail has taken their lead and is now climbing stairs (a very scary endeavor for her parents as she's too much of a risk taker sometimes) and has expanded her eating preferences enormously. We're thrilled! Anyway, here's to our first six months and to hundreds and hundreds more with our gorgeous boys (and daughter too, of course!). Happy Six-Months Boys! :)


Alec is already prepping for March Madness. Syracuse U may not make it in, but if they do, he's going to support the Orange (even if the hat IS a little big...). :)

Here comes trouble....

Need I say more? Pictures say it all.. :)

"So, Mr. Bee, whadda youse lookin' at?"
"Damn papparazzi--get outta here! This is a PRIVATE conversation between me and the bee...."

"We swear, we had nothing to do with the spilled milk bottles, the spit-up on the carpet, or that foul stench in the air that seems to be emanating from our rear ends....really!

It's Abigail!!!"

Stinky Butt....(not for uptight readers)

With all the diaper changes occurring in the kingdom these days, one can only imagine how often the air can be filled with unique and sometimes near-fatal stenches! Princess Abigail, while an occasional contributor herself, finds her brothers poopie diapers a little too much to handle. She's even crafted her own description of those moments when either gas or poop smells fill the air--and it's called the 'stinky butt' dance. We've videoed it below so that everyone can enjoy the innocence and honesty that only a two-year old can deliver....We hope it brings smiles rather than scoffs from those who think that normal bodily functions are taboo and off-limit subjects. We just couldn't resist--sicko parents that we are!

Lots of kisses....

There is little more to say than 'we are a loving family!' Princess Abigail, being the perfect big sister, has been helping out a lot with her twin brothers and their developmental milestones. In fact, she's willing to lay on her belly and help out Alec and Aramis with their daily rolling and 'tummy time' exercises, mid-line grasp and other gross and fine motor skills. After the boys complete their exercises, she is first in line to congratulate them on a job well done with...of course...some special sister kisses. You'll see from the video below. Princess Abigail is an absolute DOLL!!