The twins are nearly 4 years old and I love how much they talk. It was so hard when they were younger and would try to tell you something but just couldn't communicate. We'd all get frustrated.
But now, sometimes it's hard to get them to be quiet. Which is OK because a lot of what they say is really amusing.
Bad News and Good News
I don't know where they picked it up, but lately they've started using the phrase, "I've got good news, and I've got bad news."
A few nights ago Connor woke me up around 4:45am. We tiptoed to his room so we wouldn't wake up Carl and then the he whispered so we wouldn't wake up Chloe. I was sitting on the floor right next to him as he told me this, "I have good news and I have bad news. The good news is you're here. The bad news is my bed is wet."
Chloe hasn't really mastered how the "good news/bad news" thing works yet. She'll say she has good news and bad news but then will never tell what the news is, or it's the same thing. Still pretty cute.
Poopy DiaperThank heavens the kids don't cuss, which is kind of a miracle considering Carl and I let a few cuss words slip out more often than we should. But they've made up their own cuss word, "poopy diaper." If they don't like something, or someone they call it a poopy diaper. You get the meaning, it's pretty clear.
Friday, August 30, 2013
Tuesday, August 6, 2013
Politely Spoiled
It's tough raising kids and sometimes I find myself focusing on the wrong things. Or perhaps it's just doing what's easiest.
I've noticed lately that the twins are picking up on cues to be more polite. When we were at the grocery store the other day a lady overheard me ask Chloe if she'd like some cantaloupe and her response of "no thank you." With a big smile, the lady commented how polite Chloe was but then wasn't around ten seconds later when she threw a tantrum because I wouldn't buy her a new toy.
It hasn't been too hard to get the twins to say "please" and "thank you." They've also gotten pretty good at putting their dishes on the counter after eating and sometimes will even put away their toys. But the toys are the problem. We have a ridiculous amount of toys, it's embarrassing.
Carl and I are the biggest contributors to the pile of toys. We'll buy something as a prize for them when they've been good, but also if we think it's cute, or frequently we'll just give in (or give up) when the kids tantrum and get them the toy their screaming about. That last one is the problem, we're reinforcing the bad behavior, and we know it, but usually just want to move on.
Well, at least they're polite. I'll have to work on not being spoiled. Hopefully it's too late.
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| This shot was taken at Target after I bribed the twins to go shopping with me by promising hot chocolate. Yes it's summertime, but they don't care. Don't worry, the drinks are really only smalls, they put them in bigger cups to prevent spills (which didn't really work if you look closely at Connor's hand) |
It hasn't been too hard to get the twins to say "please" and "thank you." They've also gotten pretty good at putting their dishes on the counter after eating and sometimes will even put away their toys. But the toys are the problem. We have a ridiculous amount of toys, it's embarrassing.
Carl and I are the biggest contributors to the pile of toys. We'll buy something as a prize for them when they've been good, but also if we think it's cute, or frequently we'll just give in (or give up) when the kids tantrum and get them the toy their screaming about. That last one is the problem, we're reinforcing the bad behavior, and we know it, but usually just want to move on.
Well, at least they're polite. I'll have to work on not being spoiled. Hopefully it's too late.
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