Twice as Much Cake | Twins Turn 4

 What a fun and wild year it's been -- we transitioned away from pacifiers, cribs, and diapers! Our four-year-olds are now writing their names, counting backward, doing more advanced puzzles, and biking with hand brakes. Our independent and collective playtime has skyrocketed -- not uncommon for all three kids to play in the basement for 30+ minutes at a time. They love building zoos, forts, castles, and obstacle courses. We've incorporated a lot more reading and drawing, and no day is complete without hearing "Let's Play Baby" from EDW. Stuffies, Legos, and magnet tiles reign supreme. Like many families across America, this was a year of Paw Patrol :) We started our three shows on weekend days approach, where each child gets to pick a show and this has continued to be a hit! 

We still love parks, playgrounds, and the beach, and enjoyed exploring new Children's Museums (Honolulu, Tacoma) and Zoos (Tacoma, Bronx). We are grateful for their health, growth, playfulness and curiosity!

EDW has fully adopted the hygge way of life -- cozy is her favorite adjective and snuggle is her favorite verb :) She loves indoor pretend play (doctor, baby, store, airplane, camping) and taking care of all her stuffies. She is great at puzzles and has enjoyed listening to short chapter books (Mercy Watson, Mr. Putter & Tabby, and Poppleton). 

Favorite Color: purple

Favorite Animal: seal and otter

Favorite Show: Pupstruction
Favorite Movie: Robin Hood

Favorite Song/Soundtrack: PJ Masks

Favorite Book: Poppleton

Favorite Playground: Holy Rosary

Favorite Activity: Go Fish

Favorite Thing to Play: baby

Favorite Toy: magnet tiles
Favorite Food: cereal
Favorite Treat: cake

Favorite Store: Safeway
What do you want to be when you grow up: scuba diver
What my mom thinks I'll be when I grow up: doctor/nurse that likes to read

CCW is a creative builder and a silly boy! I love seeing his drawings, Lego and magnet tile creations, and hearing his funny answers or jokes. He loves helping out with chores (washing dishes, cooking dinner, yardwork, and "brooming") and is somehow both always on the move and very focused on activities. 

Favorite Color: purple

Favorite Animal: lion and penguin and rooster and puffin

Favorite Show: Paw Patrol
Favorite Movie: Thomas the Train

Favorite Song/Soundtrack: PJ Masks

Favorite Book: Paw Patrol

Favorite Playground: Walt Huntley

Favorite Activity: Sink or Float

Favorite Thing to Play: tickle monster

Favorite Toy: Legos
Favorite Food: granola
Favorite Treat: cake

Favorite Store: Safeway
What do you want to be when you grow up: firefighter

What my mom thinks I'll be when I grow up: architect/designer that likes to cook

No matter the season -- cold or warm, wet or dry, sick or well, fussy or fun -- I love these twins!

You're the cutest, silliest, sweetest pair!

I loved celebrating you today with presents, Bebop Waffle Shop, Lego building, the MaST Center Aquarium, continuous stomp rockets, extra Bluey shows, cake, and a sibling slumber party!

Happy 4th Birthday, my little gooses!

- SJW