Friday, November 7, 2008

Cuántas Cosas Han Aprendido / How Many Things They Learned

Hoy fue uno de esos días en qué mientras jugaba con Ana Paola y Ana Sofia pensaba en todas las cosas que han aprendido a través de estos dos años. Es increíble recordar el momento de su nacimiento, eran unas bebés muy tiernecitas que solo sabían llorar para pedir las cosas. Como han cambiado las cosas, ahora nos llaman mami y papi. Saben pedirte agua o leche, cuando quieren que simplemente las mires te dicen mira. Antes quería verlas gatear, luego caminar y ahora las veo correr,wow. Muchas personas me han preguntado si son iguales y yo digo no, ellas son gemelas pero cada una tiene su personalidad y su forma de ser. Al parecer muchos piensan que por ser gemelas son máquinas programadas para hacer lo mismo y decir lo mismo.

Cada día que pasa siempre es un reto, por que mi interés es escucharlas tener una conversación (que se entienda completamente) y para eso todos los días necesitan aprender un poco más. Para mí es bien emocionante ver cada progreso de ellas. No es lo mismo tu repetir una palabra para que ellas la aprendan a escucharlas decirla. También resulta un poco frustrante cuando tu quieres tener una conversación con ellas y simplemente la respuesta a todo es NO. Oh Dios mío, por que alguien se inventó esta palabra y por que los niños la repiten tanto. Bueno, yo misma tengo la respuesta, por ejemplo: Paola empuja a Sofia y yo le digo: Paola no empujes a tu hermana. Y el enfásis está en el NO, pero bueno eso es parte de ser padres y del aprendizaje de ellas.

Siempre le agradezco a Dios por esta oportunidad que me dió de ser mamá y de disfrutarlas cada día que pasa las 24 horas y los 7 días de la semana (claro, siempre hay sus días en que me vuelven locaaaaaaa).
Que pasen un lindo fin de semana y cuidense.


Cariños

Annie

Today was one of those days in which while I was playing with Ana Paola and Ana Sofia, I thought about all the things that they have learned through these two years. It is incredible to recall the moment of their birth, they were very fragile,they only cried to ask for something. How time have changed many things, now they call us mommy and daddy. They know how to ask you for water or milk, when they want you to look at them they say 'mira' (means look in spanish). Before it just wanted to see them crawl, then to walk and now I see them run, wow. Many people have asked me they behave the same and I sey no they are twins but each one has her own personality. Apparently many people think that by being twins they are programed to do the same thing and to say the same thing.

Each day that passes is always a challenge, my interest now is to listen them to have a conversation (that be understood completely) and for that they need to learn a little more every day . Is very exciting to see their progress. It is not the same thing when you repeat a word over and over so that they can learn it, than actually hear them to saying it. Is also a little frustrating when you want to have a conversation with them and simply the answer to all is "no". Oh my God, why someone invented this word and why children repeat it so much. Well, I think I know the answer, for example: Paola pushes Sofia and I tell her: Paola do not push your sister. And the focus word is "NOT", well that is a part of being parents and a part of their learning process.

I always thank God for the opportunity that was given to me. The fact of becoming a mom and enjoying them each day that passes, 24 hours, 7 days of the week (of course, there are always those days in which they make me go nuts).

Have a nice weekend and take care.

Affections
Annie

1 comment:

The Myers Family said...

That is soo sweet! I totally agree with you. It's amazing how fast they grow up. Isn't it exciting to see them talking so much? I couldn't believe how fast Hannah started saying a few words..and then a few weeks later we were having entire conversations. So crazy!

I like your new header...
Have a great Sunday!
Brenda