Twin Teachings

Holly wasted no time in getting her new twins ready for the world at large. And just look at that face! How could she be anything close to evil?



Oh . . . right. Moving on, then.



Actually, Bellflower wasn't the only one throwing tantrums. Her twin Bismarck wasn't about to be left out of the screaming either. And he had the pouty-face down to a fine art.



Talking was first, and essential.

Holly - Now, no matter what your daddy might tell you Markie, this planet is the ONLY one with intelligent life on it. Got that? There's NO need for an invasion-repelling army, so don't let him suck you into all that nonsense.



H - Now remember what mommy said about spaceships, Bell. Just say no. Can you say no spaceships for mommy?



The talking lessons were hit or miss, but both the twins took to learning to walk and had a blast with it.





Poor Heather tried to help her mom out from time to time, but for some reason neither of the twins liked her very much . . .



Perhaps it was her hurt feelings from that, but Heather started being a little harder on her other siblings, chastising Chestnut and Calla Lily for leaving their supper dishes laying out.



Deciding some R&R was in order, that weekend Holly put the babies down for a nap and took her other kids out back for a family session of slip'n'slide.



The kids had a blast.



But in the end it was up to Mama to show them how it's done.



After their nap, Bellflower and Bismarck entertained themselves. Each with their respective IF dolls.





Bellflower with her still-invisible xylophone (BAH! lol)



And both of them had a great time with the dollhouse. Though Bismarck and Bell seem to enjoy trying to eat the dolls more than playing with them.



BONUS PICS :

For the first time in weeks, I suddenly noticed Snuggles inside the house. By himself . . . .



A quick search outside told me why.



R.I.P. Paxton Gnome. No one could moon someone quite like you could. You will be missed.