up close with my growing girls

here is a closer look at Masyn and Evelyn... my two girls who almost share a birthday and for that matter, they almost share a holiday themed birthday! Masyn turned 5 on February 12th and Evelyn is 3 years old today, the 13th.

My how time flies.



Masyn~

the boss of all, servant to none. She is full of life and spirit. The funniest things come from her mouth, and though she is almost mean at times (she is my character clone), people can't help but forgive and love her! I always look forward to seeing her smile, hearing her next crazy comment, and kissing and holding her. It's really killing me that she is now 5, soon she will have to use 2 hands she show her age, I'm not ready. Can I just freeze her, just like she is in this picture?

Actually, I do love to see her grow and become even more unique and outspoken (although it causes me great embarrassment at times when she offends people). I'm excited to see what her life will be like and how she will impact the world around her, I know it will be big, she's too dynamic to not stir something up.



Evelyn~

I've been wondering if we would make it through the last few months with my girlie here. She has been really, really tough to handle. Lots of fits and crying, aka "the terrible 2's." I believed the TT's to be an urban legend, I thought that 18 months was the hardest phase.... Evelyn proved me wrong. She hit 2 1/2 and things started to happen that I wasn't ready for. Though she was behaving wildly at times and testing my patience and guidance as a mother, she has always been the most affectionate and loving child ever.

The last few days have seen Evelyn in much improved moods though, I feel like I am seeing a light at the end of that TT-tunnel. She's not 100% obedient yet, and yes, there are still tantrums that are pretty intense, but I think she is getting the message that crying does not equal getting her way. Oh the hard times of saying "no" when I want to say "yes," all the time outs and discipline, I think they are paying off. Now if I could just get her to stop trying to tinkle standing up...