Birthday Benchmark Photo – 2 years 10 months
This month’s benchmark photo was possibly a turning point in the boys’ maturity. For some time now the twins have resisted this posed photograph. We’ve begged, screamed, and threatened them in order to get our monthly photo. Usually, they cry, scream, slough, and hide in response. Lately, I’ve played a Thomas the Train video and just stood behind the TV to get my shot. These were not ideal, but at least they were sitting still and generally looking at the camera. This month I tried something different. I simply said, “Hey guys, do you want to watch a Thomas movie? Well then, sit in the chair and smile at the camera and then we’ll watch the movie,” and they did. Could it be that we are entering the stage where the boys can follow directions if they choose to? I certainly hope so.
This month’s benchmark photo was possibly a turning point in the boys’ maturity. For some time now the twins have resisted this posed photograph. We’ve begged, screamed, and threatened them in order to get our monthly photo. Usually, they cry, scream, slough, and hide in response. Lately, I’ve played a Thomas the Train video and just stood behind the TV to get my shot. These were not ideal, but at least they were sitting still and generally looking at the camera. This month I tried something different. I simply said, “Hey guys, do you want to watch a Thomas movie? Well then, sit in the chair and smile at the camera and then we’ll watch the movie,” and they did. Could it be that we are entering the stage where the boys can follow directions if they choose to? I certainly hope so. 
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