Twin reactions

The twinlets are 19 weeks this weeks. Which is the twin world is half way through the pregnancy. Which in my world is a scary thought and very real indication of how quickly time speeds by when you start to measure it in weeks.

Me and the twinlets at 18.5 weeks.

It has been fun telling friends and strangers (yip, I've voluntarily told random strangers that I am pregnant with twins - sometimes I just can't keep it in and act normal) over the last few weeks. People are so excited when we tell them I am pregnant but the reactions we get to the news are that we are expecting twins vary range from envy to down right terror.

• Closed eyes and no words (sometimes I think they are saying a silent prayer for us)
  
• Very wide eyes
• "How on earth are you goign to carry two babies in there?" (I ask myself this question too but I believe you get the babies you are meant to carry and so far so good)
• "Rather you than me"
• "You are goign to be HUGE" (Thanks for that boost to my self esteem)
• "Two for the price of one" (Price of one? Do they have any idea what it is like to carry TWO babies? And what about the price of buying twin prams, two cots, two high chairs, to car seats, I could go on...)
• "I would hate to have twins" (Well that's nice, thanks)
• "You are so lucky" (One of the better ones)
• "At least you can get them over and done with" (This one comes up the most and I really don't understand it. Why would you have kids to get it over and done with? Children are a life long commitment. And maybe I don't want to get it over and done with like it is some obligation and not a choice...)

My parents' domestic worker, Letti, who has been in our family since I can remember gave it to me straight as she herself is a mother of twins. She said I will have no sleep, they will be  impossible, I will probably never be dressed above the waistline (!?), and she wants nothing to do with them (with a wink in her eye). That was pretty refreshing.

Anyway, I am super excited about two and can't even imagine the prospect of only having one now. I am amazed to think there are two tinies (the size of mangoes!) growing into little humans right inside of me. ***

Guest Post: Happy Weekend

Happy weekend everyone. This one was a long one for me... I think the puppy duties caught up and my new lifestyle/waking up schedule took it's toll. Don't get me wrong, though, I am still beyond obsessed with my little pup. What are you up to? I am having a home weekend, cooking for friends tonight and choosing paint colours tomorrow aka operation dressing room. I can't wait!

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To get you through the rest of Friday, here are some posts from around the web. These ones are goodies.

Oh my goodness, I would love to get Ernest a Royal Crown Derby pet bowl. I think it would suit him (and his fancy name).

I baked these unbelievable delicious salted caramel stuffed chocolate cookies last night. I know - pretty impressive for a Thursday night. They are really easy to make and were a hit. My tips? Buy the salfted caramels from Woolies, that is what I used and they are a bake and eat kind of thing, best hot, sticky and delicious.

We were super excited to hear that Michael McIntyre is coming to SA, we have already booked tickets. Here is my fav show of his: The man drawer.

These pics fascinate me. I cannot believe how much the world has changed in just 8 years.

Kate Moss reads Fifty Shades of Grey. Seriously. 

Guest Post: It's been a cloudy day

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Guest post: Pink things I want (but probably won't get)...

1. Saint Laurent Muse Two bag

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2. Rabbit sweater

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3. A Celine fall 2013 coat

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the best people

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"The best people possess a feeling for beauty,
the courage to take risks, the discipline
to tell the truth, the capacity for sacrifice.
Ironically, their virtues make them vulnerable;
they are often wounded, sometimes destroyed."

Ernest Hemingway

Guest post: Meet Ernest

Ernest is an 8 week old Airedale Terrier puppy who came to live with us today. I am completely in love.

Saturdays Surf NYC

Surf culture in NYC? You can find anything in NYC. And this particular surf shop in the West Village is an awesome little hangout with a coffee bar upfront and benches outside, you can watch the cool kids of Perry Street go by while idly wondering which of the cool T's you saw inside you are going to purchase. (Oh, and they sell Mast Brothers chocolate).

PS. Check out their blog.