milestones...

just a quick jot...we're in venice for a week and james blew his first raspberry today! he did it over and over again, admiring the sound of it...so cute. and, the twins have really dicovered each other this afternoon. they are in one pack-n-play right now and looking at each other's eyes. this is the first time i have really seen them connect in that way. they are smiling and cooing at one another and touching each other's faces and clothes--very cool to watch. i know that they will have a special connection, being twins, and it's neat watching them discovering each other. lily and ty have been going to school last week and this week at my mom's preschool and are loving it! lily has never been so excited about school--ever. tomorrow is pajama day in her class and she can't wait--and for those of you who know her well, this is the kids who NEVER wears pajamas! ty has been a daredevil in the pool--not waiting until i was ready to catch him before he jumps. we took the kids to dinner at sharkey's (ty called it "sarky's") last night and let them play ong the beach afterwards and they had a ball. isabella--who is now blowing raspberries too to copy her brother--blew out her diaper and we had mistakenly left the diaper bag at home...just imagine...no wipes, no diapers, no bottles, no changes of clothes...i mean nightmarish really. we managed by laying her down on the bathroom floor covered with 8 layers of paper towels, wiped her and the car seat with wet paper towels, and we found one of ty's diapers in the car so that's what she wore. unbelieveable. on another note, todd sent lily flowers for her birthday, which she adored. she proceeded to pull out the different roses and carry them around and play with them--which i guess is the way we should enjoy flowers--wholeheartedly and fully-involved. todd sent me flowers too, but i think i'll keep mine in the vase. i've been thinking of taking a ballet class when i get back to g-ville--i miss dance class and i've been dreaming about it lately so i know it's time. tim g got into usf and got the call while driving to u of m--so no boca for him! tampa will be great. i will post pix later--cheers