We're brushing up on our Spanish by reading books at the Doctor's office. We made our second trip to the doctor this week because Easton took a turn for the worse with continued fever and he was diagnosed as having an ear infection. We've been very fortunate to go three years with twins and zero ear infections so I can't complain.
Easton and Layla are both under the weather, but still have happy hearts most of the time. Poor Ouma and Oupa are short-chaged because the twins aren't able to have as many adventures as I'd like. However, we did get them out of the house for lunch to meet our friends at Joe's Farm Grill. Here's the best shot of week so far:
We waited quite a while for lunch due to the long line and cook times, but we expected that on the holiday weekend. Layla even resorted to using pine tree branches as a broom to sweep the ground.
By the time the food arrived Easton was at his limits. This is the face of a sick boy doing his best to behave. Here is his "don't mess with me" look:
When we arrived Layla Rae and Layla Ruth ran towards each with arms wide open and shared a big hug. Despite their occasional personality clashes the two of them are really close, great friends.
Ouma and Oupa show such great interest in being a part of the twins' lives. I'm blessed to such outstanding grandparents as in-laws who I want to be around Easton and Layla. I do everything possible for the twins to spend time with them. Not only do I trust them with Easton and Layla's precious hearts, but I also want Ouma and Oupa's influence to build their character and shape who they become.
Back at home we started the care and feeding of our future athletes. Layla clearly has all of key ingredients to be excellent at any sport she chooses. We're thinking softball is a real possibility based on her hand-eye coordination.
Easton has great skills as well, but not the same interest level in those sports like Layla. He seems to be more suited for dodgeball or basketball because he likes to throw things more than hit or kick things.
One of Layla's birthday gifts was a princess mirror with a light-up button that when pressed proclaims, "you're as pretty as a princess". I heard her playing with the mirror and looking at herself in it. Now, there's a picture of confident, secure girl.
I said, "Layla is a beautiful princess", and without taking her eyes off herself in the mirror she said, "yes, I AM a beautiful princess!"
We took our daily trip to the mailbox and i'll call this the "before" picture when Layla and I were playing chase together. Although she has the runny nose and cough and slight temperature it is obvious she feels better than Easton.
Easton tripped on his shoes and Layla was close by. As she grabbed him to give a big hug she said, "awe, that's ok little buddy... don't cry". However, since Easton didn't want a hug he tried to shake her off, but fell again, which made the situation worse.
I can't blame her for trying though. Her intentions were pure, but Easton was in no mood to accept. better luck tomorrow...
We ate dinner outside on the back patio tonight because we still have no room for a dining room table in our house. The weather was delightful and chilly enough for a jacket. I love spring in Phoenix.
Now we just need to get our two monkeys to be well and avoid getting sick ourselves and things will keep getting better!
See you soon.
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