Movie Time

On Wednesday mornings, certain theaters across town play previously released kids movies for $1 a ticket. Therefore today, the GGs and I went to the movie theater - it was the first time for the G's. We met my friend Emily and her kids - also twins - .

Emily and I were a bit nervous about taking our twins - we thought that they may be afraid of the loud noises or the darkness inside the theater. We figured we would try it and if the kids hated it, we would just walk out - and at least not lose too much money.

I am proud to report that the Gs were not at all afraid of being in the theater. They actually enjoyed watching Monsters vrs. Aliens. Of course, they both sat on my lap and would not sit in their own seat, but besides that, they remained seated - and were absorbed in the movie. Even made comments to me about the movie.

Next time, we will have to get the popcorn, then for sure they will be hooked!

Little Ballerinas

The GGs started taking dance lessons last week. The very first time that they went, they both cried almost the entire class time and barely participated. Gisella stood and pointed to the door while Giuliana sat in the teacher's lap. There is a camera in the ballet room and Michael, Georgie and I got to watch in the waiting area.

I am happy to report that today's lesson went a lot smoother. The girls still cried at the beginning of class but eventually stopped and even participated. Giuliana was such a good jumper and spinner - while Gisella moved gracefully around the room. They both enjoyed looking at themselves in the mirror.

If you notice in the first picture above, the GGs did not have on ballet slippers. I was not sure if they needed them or not for the class. I got a 'talking to' after class from the teacher who told me that they needed ballet slippers. So, I got it together and found them ballet slippers for their class today. The slippers are not leather - they are from Target - but are obviously a lot cheaper than the real deal. But, I have 2 girls that are only 2 so the real leather can wait. Besides, I wanted to see them actually participate before buying them.

No More Rails

A couple of weekends ago, Michael and I removed the side rail from the girls' cribs to convert them into toddler beds. The G's were pretty excited about this - they love being able to jump up and down on the beds whenever they feel like it.

Michael and I were nervous about them falling out of their beds, so we placed cushions on the floor to catch them in case they should fall. So far, Giuliana has fallen down twice and Gisella has not fallen at all. Giuliana fell once during her nap and once during the night. When she fell during nap time, it woke her up but when she fell during the night, she continued to sleep. Michael and I found her on the floor asleep when we went in to check up on them.

One thing that we have noticed is that they are waking up earlier! They used to sleep until at least 7 sometimes even 7:30. Now, they come running into our room at 6. This morning they even woke up Baby - and she was always the first one to get up in the mornings. I am sure that the excitement will wear off - at least I am hoping so that I can get some more zzzs.