Author: Rhiza

Photographs of my daughters, once a week, every week, this 2014. Week 22.

Sunday afternoon as usual, back from church, wearing these pretty dresses that are still a little too big, which I love, because they almost look like maxi dresses. (At least they can wear these dresses until they’re 3.)

With the twins mastering the art of posing by that wall, these weekly photo sessions have become a whole lot easier and more fun for this trigger-happy mommy right here. My only challenge now is the blogging part, which is taking a little more time.

The truth is, I’ve ran out of ways to describe how it’s like—being a mommy to D & R, seeing them grow, watching them discover the world, witnessing their little milestones every day. At this point I’ve overused the words amazing, awesome, epic, beautiful, lovely, and crazy and yet, even those words come off short.

Dawnsky

This past month, Dawn has learned to sing the “e-i-a-i-a-o” part of Old McDonald. She sings it ALL. THE. TIME. She would stand in front of our full-length mirror and sing e-i-a-i-a-o. She would sing it while taking a bath, while playing, while pooping. Sometimes, even the sound of her cries is e-i-a-i-a-o. 

Seriously, I never imagined I’d be so grateful to Old McDonald for having a farm until today.

Rainbow

Rain, meanwhile, is our baby fashionista. She likes wearing stuff, like that loomband and those plastic beads she had on in the above pictures, which by the way, she wore on her own without my help. She likes carrying bags too, and wearing hats, and wearing rubber bands and bangles on her arms.

One time we even caught her trying to wear MY tank top! Oh my goodness. :) Where did you learn these things, little girl?

Such sweethearts, these two. Me and their Daddy are crazy about them. <3 (OT: I’m crazy about maxi skirts these days too, I know!)

Also, I.. can’t stop taking pictures!!

Shoutout to their Auntie Abiel for their dresses, and to Ate Jasmine their loombands. Thank you! :)

Ok, ok, I’m done.

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Photographs of my daughters, once a week, every week, this 2014. Week 20.

One Sunday morning in May, I dressed up the twins in tutus and rubber shoes. It was one of those not-so-rare moments when I feel so grownup and so much like a kid at the same time. Obviously, dressing them up is one of my most favorite Mommy “perks”, and with little girls like these, can you blame me?

As I was taking out the camera that morning, the most adorable thing happened. Dawn & Rain happily positioned themselves with their backs on the wall, on their own, grinning at me as if ready to have their photographs taken!

I’m not sure if I should smack myself in the head or give myself a high five. Apparently, this weekly photo session has become a habit to them as it has to me that they already know their spot on that wall. Good job, girls!

And then their Daddy came out and started singing songs.

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!

If you’re happy and you know it, stomp your feet!

And then they sat on the stairs and posed some more.

And then Dawn looked at me like this, and how can you not take photographs of her when she’s looking at you that way right?

She knows when someone’s taking a picture of her, you guys, she does.

Just a few more shots, with Mommy this time, and then it was time to go to church.

Happy babies, happy mommy.

The truth is, toddlers are a handful. Make that twin toddlers and you probably lost your mind just now when you tried to imagine how it’s like.

They make you chase them around in circles, their high-pitched screams sometimes give you (and everyone in the room) headache, they can’t sit or stay in one place longer than one minute. They “talk” a lot, but none of it you can understand. You try to teach them words, but they can’t seem to pick up about 98% of them.

It’s a frustrating, tiring, and demanding stage.

But it’s a beautiful stage nonetheless. The precious smiles, the kisses, the laughter.. I’m cherishing every moment. Every single one.

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Photographs of my daughters, once a week, every week, this 2014. Week 19.

These photographs were captured one lovely May afternoon at the UP Town Center. It was the golden hour, and I was happy to take outdoor photos of the twins for a change, a break from the usual photo sessions we do at home.

What a beautiful day to chase toddlers! :)

Hearts on our dresses. Just pointing it out, in case you missed it. :P

 Dawn: This girl knows how to smile when she sees a camera pointed at her!

Rain: Is quick clap her hands and “praise the Lord” every time we start singing songs. 

I think baby girls look good on him. :)
I will never get tired taking photographs of these three!

Thank you, summer of 2014, for bringing us happy, sunshiney days like this one. See you again next year!

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Update: This week is supposed to be Week 26. I’m too far behind! So I’m self-imposing a One Week Challenge, just to get all of my 52 Week Project backlogs out. Can you handle photographs of the twins everyday this week? (I’m not sure I can!) :D