Weekend Scenes + The Dot. Story

We went to the beach at sunrise.

We went for a walk at Wakodahatchee Wetlands.  

I can't seem to get their smiles synchronized, so here are two pics.

It's "day #3" at school which means its a P.E. day.  We wear our school t-shirts (that are way too big even though its the smallest size they sold) gym shorts, and sneaky sneakers.

K+A just love kindergarten!  They are eager to learn, and are absorbing so much.  Kacia began spelling and writing her name before Anakai did.  Being twins, Anakai elected to copy her sister.  She, too, would write Kacia's name at the top of her page.  It created confusion for their teacher.

So the latest project for these identical twins is - writing ones own name correctly.  And also recognizing which one is their own name, and which is their sisters name.  Below are their names written correctly, by each twinself.  Something 'singletons' never have to go through.

Here's a quick story I don't think I've told yet.  Its one I will always cherish.  I'll call it:

The Dot. Story
When Anakai and Kacia began brushing their own teeth (probably when they were about three years old), I noticed they did not use the mirror.  They would just face each other.  I mentally categorize it in the 'ok that's probably a DNA thing.'  I encouraged them to use the mirror, and watch themselves.  Their own self, and how it is a tool to see your face.  One day, I watched Kacia looking at her reflection in the mirror, and she discovered her dot beneath her left eye.  She saw there wasn't a dot underneath her right eye.  She tried to wash it off, rub it, but it didn't come off.  That's when she showed me what she just discovered.  "Mama look."  pointing to it.  Anakai came by and also peered at what Kacia was pointing out.  They both looked in the mirror intensely and shrugged, "Mama, Anakai's dot is gone."

Since then, they've decided that Kacia has a dot, and Anakai's is simply missing.

Mermates

There's nothing quite like watching the sun rise from the ocean.
Truly awesome.
To think it happens here every morning.
Wow.

So, what is a "mermate"?

 Baby mermaids who don't have their fins yet.

Anakai, Kacia, and Cadence, playing with a mermaid barbie doll.  All 5 yrs old.

Even little mermates need to stretch their tiny fins.
Here's Kacia with her "rising sun salutations"

   ommmm... lotus pose                        trikonasana/triangle pose 

ardha chandrasana/half moon pose

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Happiness is... a mermama with her mermates

I'm usually behind the mama-cam, so its rare that I get snapped in a pic. 
This is courtesy of a random near by person also enjoying the beach at sunrise.
Thanks Jacquie!

Letter "Mm"

What are 6 things that begin with letter "Mm"?

And "Mmmmmrs. Service"

First Homework Assignment

Draw a picture that portrays the topic "Me and My Family".

Anakai's drawing

She explains, "Papa has loooong arms.  Kacia is with papa.  Anakai is with mama."

Kacia's drawing

Note that Kacia's lower case dot over her "i" = the dot underneath her eye.

Wait, there's more!  Answer these three questions.  Parents may help with writing.

1.  What does your child like to do?

     Kacia - I like to swim.

     Anakai - Me too.

2.  How many brothers and sisters are in your family?

     K - I have three brothers.

     Mama - No you don't!  You have one sister.  She's your twin sister.

     A - Noooo.
     Mama - Yes you do!  You don't have any brothers.
     K - awww...
     [Mama - shakes head into hand and moves on to the next question.]

3.  What type of work do Mom & Dad do?

     A - Papa catches all the bad guys.

     K - Papa's in the airplane (and the two of them stretch open their arms and 'fly' away.) 

     [Mama - elects not to chase them, and calls this assignment done.]

To The Pool!

There was a 45 minute window of clear blue sky in between the hurricanes.  There was no lightning, thunder in the distance, and the twinkies were eager to go swimming...

September Update

The long Labor Day holiday weekend up north in NY is usually symbolic of the summer season ending and the school year starting.  But here in south FL, the summer never ends and school has been in session for a couple of weeks already.  

Here's some of the latest in the twinkies' world:

Kacia's crayon drawing of the pool.

They've become little tadpoles in water.  They are getting more comfortable in deeper water, where I have to tippytoe.  (Being only 5' tall, I tend to drown standing in most wading pools and need a life vest for jacuzzis :)

Most important, they understand water safety rules, the respect for water and other swimmers.  K+A can hold their breath longer and stronger each time.  Their newest favorite game is a set of colorful dive rings.  I toss 'em in the pool and they dive for 'em.  (No pics/video of that, unless I get a waterproof mama-cam).

They love swimming so much that at home, they draw pictures of a pool and pretend their little animal friends are swimming in it.  They have a toy 'take a deep breath' then swim across the pool.  Sometimes, their toy coughs and needs to sit out poolside for a 'breather'.  They also tell the toys to 'walk walk walk no running' around the pool.

The twins love watching the US Open "tennis ball" on TV.  Kacia (the fashionista)'s favorite player is Venus, because of her beautiful dresses.  Anakai (the accesory queen)'s favorite is Caroline because of her yellow nail polish with matching panties.

[Note to Santa who might be keeping tabs on these twinkies by reading our blog: perhaps two tennis racquets for Christmas?]

Here they are eating donuts and holding a free balloon from the supermarket.  They call grocery shopping "going to the balloon store".

You know a donut was dropped on the floor, frosting side down, within seconds.  The nice part was watching Anakai share hers with her twin sister.  What a sweetie pie is Anakai!

This was noticed by this enamored gentleman nearby who took the liberty of getting her another one.

Gotta be grateful for good people on our planet.




And here's a couple of giggly girls with grapes.


Who tucked a grape in Kacia's back? 

Here's a clue: she's wearing blue.