so not kidding

As you can see, ah-yi and mommy have been keeping us very busy...

Fri, 17 May 2013 15:35:00 -0700

As you can see, ah-yi and mommy have been keeping us very busy with lots to do. So much that we have to take to napping in the car with cousin Micah.

My mom and I recently took the babies on a trip to homegoods...

Tue, 14 May 2013 14:20:13 -0700

My mom and I recently took the babies on a trip to homegoods just for fun. While there, I saw this adorable step stool and remembered all the fun I had/have as a short one using stools to access previously unattainable objects. My mom says I am empowering them to make trouble. Perhaps I am, but I like to think that with sufficient training, it will be a tool that will assist me in the future when I ask them to help me get stuff.

Although we are a bit sniffly and more on the tired side, we...

Fri, 10 May 2013 14:08:00 -0700

Although we are a bit sniffly and more on the tired side, we still need stuff to do to expend all the remaining extra energy (that apparently is still there given all the talking going on right now during naptime). Today we decided to visit the San Jose Rose Garden! It smelled really nice. And even though we didn’t care to touch the flowers, we enjoyed the running around so much that we rewarded mommy with a trip to Fantasia afterwards for pmt.

So much angst when socks are on. And so much relief when they...

Thu, 09 May 2013 17:58:14 -0700

So much angst when socks are on. And so much relief when they are off. No wonder Justin always throws them behind his crib during nap and sleep time.

The dumplings have been falling in love with vehicles of all...

Tue, 07 May 2013 12:00:41 -0700

The dumplings have been falling in love with vehicles of all kinds lately. Ah-ma bought the two of them a “Cars” movie truck and Lightning McQueen from Target, and they both loved and fought over the toy so much that she went off and bought them a second one. And I know sometimes you buy two for twins and it turns out you don’t really need two, but let me tell you: they definitely each need one.

With Ah-ma’s most recent purchase, however, I decided they really only needed one. As expected, there have been numerous fights and tantrums over who gets to sit and ride in this cute little car. Sometimes I wish my mom hadn’t bought it because I would be spending a lot less time with disciplining, time-outs, and telling them to say sorry. But on the other hand, it’s a good way for them to learn how to share and wait their turn. And good news is, they’ve been getting better! They still stall, but they now know that tantruming won’t let them ride around more, and they’re more considerate of each other.

But the most important point is this: They both look super cute when they ride in that car.

Yesterday, Uncle JohnJohn came home so we all went to Capitola!...

Tue, 07 May 2013 00:22:59 -0700

Yesterday, Uncle JohnJohn came home so we all went to Capitola! It was perfect weather for the beach. Great temperature and very little wind. And, of course, dumplings loved it. No sand or water playing yet, but they were already pretty happy with the running around.

Alex can be quite the daredevil when he wants to.

Mon, 06 May 2013 12:00:42 -0700

Alex can be quite the daredevil when he wants to.

I love how Justin’s hair bounces up and down when he runs.

Sun, 05 May 2013 12:01:00 -0700

I love how Justin’s hair bounces up and down when he runs.

We’ve been loving the great outdoors with this weather!...

Sat, 04 May 2013 12:01:16 -0700

We’ve been loving the great outdoors with this weather! Our favorite thing so far is to play with the big basketball. So much more awesome than the little one we toss around inside.

Ah-ma and mommy just recently went to a Gymboree sample sale,...

Fri, 03 May 2013 22:51:45 -0700

Ah-ma and mommy just recently went to a Gymboree sample sale, courtesy of a friend who works there. We came home with a big stash of clothes for the dumplings and Micah. Can you spot Ah-ma within the craziness?

Um, overall shorts are so cute.

Thu, 25 Apr 2013 13:38:56 -0700

Um, overall shorts are so cute.

Does this need a caption?

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 23:19:54 -0700

Does this need a caption?

Justin sleeps just like his mama used to.

Tue, 23 Apr 2013 15:31:37 -0700

Justin sleeps just like his mama used to.

The warmer weather means pants start to become optional.

Sat, 20 Apr 2013 11:15:29 -0700

The warmer weather means pants start to become optional.

Solo turns into a four-hand duet.

Fri, 12 Apr 2013 23:32:00 -0700

Solo turns into a four-hand duet.

Even from behind they are so cute. I love those little socks on...

Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:43:02 -0700

Even from behind they are so cute. I love those little socks on those little feet.

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Thu, 04 Apr 2013 12:27:22 -0700

FOTOSHOOT FRIDAY: 3/22/13 Sorry about the delayed fotoshoots....

Sat, 23 Mar 2013 21:18:13 -0700

FOTOSHOOT FRIDAY: 3/22/13

Sorry about the delayed fotoshoots. I’ve been getting my days mixed up.

Although Alex looks like he is innocently sleeping (which I thought he was doing when I took the picture), you can tell by the blur of his hands that he was actually silently swiping the train from Justin. Justin does his share of stealing from Alex during the daytime, so maybe this is pre-bedtime balancing of the accounts for them.

Little couch potato. Or couch dumpling.

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:32:57 -0700

Little couch potato. Or couch dumpling.

Super delayed FOTOSHOOT FRIDAY for 03/15/13 Dumplings are...

Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:29:40 -0700

Super delayed FOTOSHOOT FRIDAY for 03/15/13

Dumplings are loving their new bunny sippy cups from target. Just in time for Easter!