The twins get upset every evening.
Soothing them is quite a handful!
Saturday, March 31, 2012
Wednesday, March 28, 2012
27 March 2012
Bastien has mastered rolling from his front to his back
But is always horrified when he gets to his destination
And shocked, bursts into confused tears.
25 March 2012
Sunday lunch at the Multiples Club.
Face-painting and jumping castle for Miro and Matai
But not so much for little twins!
24 March 2012
After camping in the freezing tent
We find the other side of the Island windless
And filled with all sorts of interesting things
That little Bastien just sleeps through.
23 March 2012
Little Bas is so interested in his toy mobiles
And tries to grasp the objects in his hand.
22 March 2012
Both Bastien and Lowan love their post-bath massages
But doubt starts to set in when the couche goes on,
Followed by whole-hearted wailing when it's time for the clothes!
Thursday, March 22, 2012
21 March 2012
Visiting Granny and Pop...
Wrapped up in Granny's tablecloths
And long gurgly chats on the front porch.
19 March 2012
After sleeping his way through most of the Picasso exhibition
(To the constant coos of middle aged women every turn!)
Bastien picnics with Bandoo on the grass
While big brothers wrestle and chase the birds.
Wednesday, March 21, 2012
18 March 2012
The twins are starting to find comfort
In their bedtime routine
Of warm bath, massage, pyjamas and milk,
Then slow sucking with Zakys until dreams come.
17 March 2012
Tonight we go to Tomas's house for tea.
The boys cosy up in their bunnyrugs
And are cuddled, then sucking
Nounous in unison, sleep.
Sunday, March 18, 2012
16 March 2012
As the babies grow bigger, we are always experimenting
With new ways to hold, cuddle, soothe and love in close proximity.
This afternoon, aided by Lowan and Bastien bursting into unhappy tears
Whenever the ground or bouncinette is contemplated,
We try a new way, and have a few minutes of peace
Before Lowan wails to be released
(Though Bastien still quite likes side-saddle!)
15 March 2012
Miro photographs his baby brother
Frustrated on the grass, while Bandoo holds
A soothing nounou to help him sleep
Where the sun and dizzy ants don't assist...
Saturday, March 17, 2012
Wednesday, March 14, 2012
13 March 2012
Bandoo walks on on the morning chaos
Of post-feed twins, and Tai begging stories
While Miro gets all footsy behind!
11 March 2012
Smiles and giggles with funny Kent
When he and Aunty Sloane come to visit!
And later, snuggling up
With his (also funny!) doudou.
10 March 2012
The boys kick and suck in their bouncinettes
While Bandoo folds the copious washing
Created by two such little people!
Friday, March 9, 2012
7 March 2012
Snuggy in his buggy
Wearing a first-time beanie
While the wild and windy weather
Keeps nipping his toes through the blanket.
Tuesday, March 6, 2012
6 March 2012
Bastien is still in earnest, frustrated standoff
About locating and positioning
His delicious, suckable thumb.
5 March 2012
Our poor boy is not so happy tonight
When he has his evening bath;
Perking up all over the place
And seeking quick replacements
In Mummy cuddles, milk and love.
Sunday, March 4, 2012
3 March 2012
The convoy leaves the Peruvian restaurant
Where Bastien sleeps peacefully beside a soundly slumbering Tai.
Later, Bas perks up for churros
And sits with Papa at the playground while his big brothers go wild.
2 March 2012
In amongst the chaos of Miro coming home from preschool,
And Matai from Din's,
Bastien finds the peace to talk to Bandoo,
And later, give gorgeous smiles.
1 March 2012
In the damp, hot days this summer has brought
The boys are so unhappy in this sweltering mug,
And seek only to be held, even if together,
Where they can find minutes of sweet rest.
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