Easter Weekend Pictures of Franco and Martelize

These photos were taken recently of Franco (11 1/2 months) and Martelize (8 month 1 week). Although Franco is 3 months older, he is, like his parents, shorter than average and Martelize is, like her parents, or more specifically her dad, rather tall. Both babies are now about the same height, but Martelize is generally daintier than her robust cousin.

It is amazing how their different personalities come to the fore: both are relaxed and happy and both smile easily. However, it is not very easy to get Martelize to smile for the camera. Franco on the other hand, poses readily for the camera.

Martelize has very sensitive feet. Franco has a very sensitive mouth - he doesn't put any and everything in his mouth. This causes some problems when it comes to trying new food: he will squash a piece of watermelon, but not put it in his mouth. Martelize on the other hand has to be watched or she will choke on a piece of paper: she loves tearing paper and everything goes into her tiny little mouth...

We have an old army chest in the sitting room. Normally it is prettily covered with an embroidered cloth, but with these two Ouma has to quickly remove the cloth... The chest is filled with toys - not really baby toys, but a selection of my old playgroup toys. (There are still lots in the container behind the house.) However, the best toy is the chest itself. It has hinges and handles that make a lot of noise! It is at a very convenient height for standing and it is the best drum in town!









Franco climbs onto it with ease and Martelize has also started to climb on.



Both are teething now. Franco has 7 (?) teeth but Martelize has only very swollen gums. Both dribble a lot and have to wear bibs - not something that they needed in the past!



Finally they sit down to the plastic toy container. First they have a friendly "tug of war" and then Franco has other ideas what to do with the container!





Oom Hendrik is a great uncle.