ZZ The Lionhearted & Tuna Not

Since the twins were born, my creativity has been reborn through a desire to tell them their own little stories through their own little books. It isn't as easy as I thought it would be, and so far I have yet to write "The End" on more than anything longer than one page stories. But it is Esmes' & Bayas' reaction to them that thrill me. They are simply delighted by these silly paintings and stories, and so I shall try to upload them for you too. I like them, I am kind of childish myself, or maybe that is childlike. Sounds much better.

I suppose a green ZZ is no surprise to the poor confused things; in their nursery is a painting of me with solid red hair holding a truly purple cat. They were really little when Rebecca hung it there, but they knew right away it was their nana. Hm... Well what ZZ showed me that day was toddlers don't need a whole lot of words, but they really like it if you write about them. And happen to imagine that toddler, just as she is imagining herself. An actress. Why did that not surprise me??? A thousand examples, but I suppose mostly watching her play the crowds. Personally I think she'd do great in politics. She could sell you the Brooklyn Bridge, or nag you to death trying. And you'd never realize why you're even upset until the next day.

Now Baya is such a mystery to me. I always thought she was a perfect little angel, because whenever I am with her, she just cuddles with me and snuggles and is as sweet as pie. I have never seen a nasty look pass her gentle little face. But it isn't so, I am afraid. Baya is a little trouble maker, and pushes poor ZZ around with gusto. Oh dear, this wasn't what I thought at all, but it is time to accept things as they are. I just didn't know. Well I shall have to write a book about how littles girls who hit grow up to have pimples and cellulite, but unfortunately I don't think those threats are yet meaningful. Maybe little hitters get no pink popsicles forever and ever? The twins are into all things pink!

Just back from Leah Miriams' blog, "Maggies' Chronicle", and am so charmed by the new photographs. I keep thinking how these babies started out so beautiful and fascinating and have just grown more so everyday. I adore their antics. And that Maggie has such a smile, there is no describing it at all. She is so sweet and friendly and you can't help but smile back at her. I am not sure I like their new address in N.Walpole. I miss them a lot.

Dear little twins; siblings none the less. I guess they do have their little battles. However, they also make up very quickly, and are quite happy with alternative solutions. And love each other up and snuggle and kiss. I miss them every single day.