Trying to squeeze out the last drops of summer…

Posted on March 25, 2006
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The sun was hot today and the wind blowing a gale but the girls found their new bathers and decided they wanted to go to the beach! Sadly that was not on the cards for today, but we did the next best thing and set up the paddling pool right next to the sand pit to see if we couldn’t squeeze out the last few drops of summer before Autumn really sets in.

The girls had a lovely time splashing about in their ‘two for the price of one’ bathers (you gotta love those kind of bargains when you are the mother of twins!) which are about three sizes too big in the hope of fitting next summer! Despite being big they are very cute… ruffles on the bum and all, and the girls love them. They dumped every outside toy we have into the water, along with half the new tan bark from under the swings and a good handful of leaves and grass (food for the animals you know!) with a dash or two of sand for good measure and had a ball!

In other news…

Zoe is starting to get it together with regards to the potty and the toilet… asked for both today and produced output each time, very impressive!

Izzy on the other hand… still thinks the phantom wee’er is making puddles at her feet. She also wants to sit on the toilet but that is much more about the toilet paper and the excitement that ensues between her and her sister while they jockey for position, than actually doing anything! She still refuses to wear a nappy most of the time when we are at home, and wee’ed on the couch four times today! ARRGGGHHHH!!!

We are going to buy some undies tomorrow.. not because I think either of them are actually really ready for undies, but because I thought I might be able to tempt Izzy to keep her nappy on for a while by putting the undies over the top! Please let it work.. before I have to through out my couch as well as the rug.. thank goodness we don’t have carpet!

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12 Responses to “Trying to squeeze out the last drops of summer…”

Lis on March 26th, 2006 12:13 am

Great photos Kate! We have been making the most of the warm weather here too!
I can’t help but laugh at the phantom wee’er, although I know very annoying for you I’m sure!
Heather on March 26th, 2006 12:40 am

That’s right! You are entering Autumn as we are entering Spring! I bet after a nice long hot summer you are looking forward to some cooler days. :)

Gorgeous photos!! Your girls are adorable in their new swimsuits :)
Zebette on March 26th, 2006 1:32 am

Kate I tell you what if those gorgeous swimsuits don’t inspire another kit from you I will be amazed. They are so cute!

We actually just bought Scar some undies yesterday and are just waiting to find some for Joe (it’s so hard to find anything in a size 2-3!!) and then have it be a character he knows. We were lucky with Scar’s and managed to get a pack of Dora undies!
craftychic on March 26th, 2006 3:40 am

how cute are those swimmers?! Matches your title picture too :)
Leah on March 26th, 2006 11:51 am

Love the heads together shot :)
Narelle on March 26th, 2006 12:28 pm

I’m still laughing at peeing on the couch 4! times. At what point did you discard the idea of putting something over it (the couch that is) to prevent any more soakings??? ;O)
fazzbech on March 26th, 2006 10:33 pm

How cute are those pics?! Your girls are just gorgeous Kate, wee and all!! ;o)
Nic and Beren on March 27th, 2006 1:33 am

LOL at the Phantom Weer. Very cute swimmers too.
Rae on March 27th, 2006 12:29 pm

Those polka dot swimmers are so beautiful! Your girls just shine in all your photos with that amazing golden light.
Chris on March 29th, 2006 5:04 am

Gorgez photos Kate. The girls seem to be ‘growing’ up a little in their gorgez bathers.

I will be so glad when our hot weather is finished and the autumn really starts one of my fave months I have had enough of hot weather.

As for the phantom wee’r and the oopsie daisies on the couch, there will come a day it wont happen anymore….just gotta get there.
Jen on March 31st, 2006 4:18 am

cute pics! I can’t believe it is going to be autumn there- seems so odd as i sit her pining for spring :)
Trace on April 10th, 2006 11:28 am

LOL Kate! Those bathers are so YOU!!! Did you get a matching pair :P

And I am insanely jealous of all your comments - you are one popular girl!