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| Mission accomplished! Getting both boys to look and smile at the camera AT THE SAME TIME. |
The Tews boys are so adorable and loveable despite the noise level they can generate, with decibels unheard of. lol. Nonetheless they are very sweet little humans, they really are. I love how I can hold a proper conversation with Sammy this time round. He used to call me Linda and as of last year, I am proud to say he has finally called me by my real name, i.e. Belinda! For some unknown reason, Gabriel keeps calling me Tina?! I would point to myself and say to him "Belinda!" And he would cheekily smile back and say "No! Tina!" (Pris, who is Tina??)
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| Brotherly love. They address each other as "ge-ge" and "di-di" - so cute. |
Gabe has such chubby cheeks and is a happy toddler, learning new words and keeps telling me "plane!" "Look! Moon!" or telling me "blue! red! yellow!" He likes cleanliness (good one Gabe, high five). This morning Stephan made the boys toast for breakfast; little Gabe's hands and cheeks were all smeared with nutella. Yet he wanted to drink some milk and refused to hold the cup with his dirty hands. He made some noises asking for my attention. Sammy who is the best interpreter for Gabe, had to step in because I had no idea what Gabe wanted. "Oh his hands are dirty and he wants to drink the milk." Sammy said nonchalently. "Oh I see Gabe! Ok Auntie Bel bring you to wash hands ok?" He followed me in his small footsteps to the toilet to wash his hands before he proceeded to hold the cup to his mouth and drink some milk. The other day he looked out of the kitchen glass door which leads to the garden. On the floor are littered with small pieces of moss which is typically blown from our roof (old house you see), and he pointed to them and looked at me, before saying "dirty". "Err yes dirty, you are right Gabe." And he pointed to the broom outside and looked at me.
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| Gabe loves his plane (and cleanliness) |
Today was their last day in London before they fly back to Germany. When Sammy saw me this morning, he looked at me sadly and asked me "Auntie Belinda, can I stay at your house?" "Aww that is so sweet of you Sammy, but don't you miss home? What about your toys? Your oma and opa? They are waiting for you. And what about your fav - kindy?" (Kindy = kindergarten)
"Yeah but I really like to stay here, with you and Kian. I love your house.." He looked so sad, making me feel sad too. After lunch, when Stephan was packing their luggages, he came over and asked again if he could stay. "What if I have one more sleep here Auntie Belinda? Tomorrow I promise we will take the plane home…" He sure knows how to melt hearts!
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| Sweet Sammy looking so grown up now |
So earlier today whilst their daddy was out buying diapers (we had a mini diaper crisis), and Pris busy preparing food in the kitchen, I managed to coax them upstairs to take some photos in my bedroom which you see here. The bribe? By allowing Sammy to also take some pics too and can I say that boy has good skills. Impressive.
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| Trying to coax Gabe to look in the right direction. Look at ge-ge Gabe! |
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| Yes! Tho' a bit blurry. |
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| Isn't Sammy a good photographer? I think so too. |
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| Cosying up in the armchair |
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| Sammy aged 4 years and 3 months. He frowned and complained to me that he has to wait too long for his birthday to come round in September. |
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| Ooh Mommy's here to join us! :) |
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| Mommy with two distracted boys. The usual. |
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| I love to roar, says Sammy |
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| Love ya Pris, you are such a SUPERMOM |
I'm glad to managed to take some cute shots of the boys creating more memories for this trip. With the 3rd baby on their way, I'm not sure when would be the next time we would meet. Now the house feels quiet and empty without the boys screaming or sliding down the stairs lol. I need to get used to the quiet life ;) I'm pretty sure the boys would be all happy when they get home and be reunited with their fav toys. But I'm missing them for sure.
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