WHAT'S the big deal? What's the point of this blog?
This interesting piece from BBC Online reports on some of the fascination with multiple birth children, especially identical twins.
Here's a snippet:
And in the West twins, triplets and other multiples are a staple of daytime television on shows that are the modern-day take on the freak show.
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DO you remember I blogged about wondering if Emily and Melissa going back into different classes would be the best thing for Year Five?
Well this update on my last update is to say they never did! Instead they got a letter, along with the rest of the class to tell them they would be in a new teacher's class next year. When I met this news by telling them that they were in fact going to be split up again, all hell let loose - well a few tears anyway.
They weren't at all fazed by being apart but they were inconsolable about missing their two closest friends, if one or other of them went their separate ways..erm to a different room a few feet away.
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CONGRATULATIONS to Jake, Josh and Jamie Howe who have started school just weeks after Jake nearly drowned on holiday.
It was a true milestone for the four-year-olds, and one the boys' parents feared they would never see, reports the Herald in Dublin.
"The first day in school is an emotional one anyway, but to be sending three of them off makes it harder, but obviously we are thrilled that Jake can go with his brothers," mum Michelle is quoted as saying.
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THINGS are looking a little different around You've Got Your Hands Full! We have just done a major redesign, with the help of the fabulous DCR Design. We have lots of organizing to do and a few more suprises up our sleeves. Stay tuned!
WELL, I don't know how I missed this on YouTube, but it has proved a perfect pick-me-up. It may be cold and rainy outside but the clip is pure sunshine! (I'm sorry if that sounds corny, but I can't help it.) Enjoy.
WHAT are you reading your children at bedtime these days? (It may not be Jacqueline Wilson if you don't like the word tw*t)
Anyway, as ever I digress. News reaches me this morning, thanks to a very nice PR lady called Sally (she'll like that) that Talking Tots have launched a competition to find some video stars to help promote bedtime reading.
There's £750 worth of goodies on offer in return for a video about "bedtime stories." As prizes include two sets of bedtime clothes, plus pillows and bedding, a £250 crib/nursery seat and £150 of ELC toys, it's well worth entering, however many children you have.
There are some smashing videos of twins, triplets and more here. I wonder if any of these budding megastars could do another turn?
Lots more details at www.bedtimetots.com. Good luck!
SO my daughters are back at school (and exhausted already) and I'm back at work. I've been joined by my partner Neil, which is fun, so far - I never doubted it would be...oh okay, I'm lying.
That means we have plenty up our sleeves to hopefully keep readers of this blog entertained and informed. I know that Becky has also had a busy summer and has more brilliant ideas for you. I hope you can check back to see what we are all up to soon.
To everyone who has commented while we haven't been paying attention - thank you, we love it when a plan comes together.
Do you live in one of these cities?
Atlanta
Charlottesville, Va.
Denver
Houston
Miami
Orlando, Fla.
Phoenix
Tampa, Fla.
And, oh yeah, do you want to be on television?
PBS NOVA Nature is working on a documentary film on relationships and the way they shape our human experience. One of the topics they're focusing on is motherhood, its richness, joys and challenges. They are looking for a couple about to become first-time parents and expecting twins. They would like to follow this family from the last trimester through the first few months of their babies' lives, charting their experience along the way in a respectful and human manner.
If you are interested, please contact the producer, Kyle Silveri, at kyle@kunhardtproductions.com.
And keep us posted!
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~ Posted by Becky, who also blogs at Deep Muck Big Rake and Being Savvy: Tampa. Write her at becky_handsfull@yahoo.com.
AS the long summer holidays are now upon us, I'm winding this blog down until the autumn. I'd like to say a massive thank you to Becky for all her hard work in recent weeks and months, and look forward to lots of new stuff and surprises come September...
Have a great time everyone.
Improv Everywhere created a human mirror with twins on a train in New York and got some interesting reactions.
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~ Posted by Becky, who also blogs at Deep Muck Big Rake and Being Savvy: Tampa. Write her at becky_handsfull@yahoo.com.
