Hi!

Nick here, sneaking onto the PC while my Mom is busy making up the formula we know and love. It's vintage 2008 stuff, really nice.

Anyway, we've been really busy here. Yesterday my Dad found a cheap fare to France for the family. He said it cost 20 pounds, so I reckon we paid two babies to get there, since I weigh 12 pounds and my sister's 10 pounds. I'm not sure where they are getting all these babies, but hopefully Nora and I aren't exchanged for a cheap ferry ticket anytime soon.

So Mom, Dad, Nora, and my big sister Melissa and big brother Jeff all hopped into the car and got on a ferry to France for the day. It was pretty interesting, and the really cool thing is Nora and I have now been to 5 countries and we're not even 6 months old. Smokin'.

We went to enjoy the day out as a family, or so Mom and Dad say. Truthfully, I think it was to stock up on cheese, wine, and Mom's favorite candy. They bought over 30 packages of cheese and about 100 bottles of wine, but Mom did say that these things cost a fraction of the cost in France than in England. She also said the wine would last them all year, but then she muttered that since building work starts next week, she and Dad may finish it all off next weekend. They're pretty stressed about it. But Mom was kidding. I think.

I think we also went to get our cheeks pinched by many nice French people, which happened a lot. We think there aren't a lot of twins in France. We also think Mom and Dad's French sucks the big teat because everytime they tried to use it they came out with a mixture of Swedish and French. They're so embarrassing.

The ferry was all right. Mom worried about seasickness because she gets sick just standing on a bathtub mat and thinking about water, but she was ok. So here's me and Mom at the start of the trip:

I think the hat makes my outfit.

Anyway, then Mom and Nora went outside to enjoy the sun.

And so my big sister and I snuck off and hit the vices. Hard.

First she let me drive*.

Then Melissa and I hit the slots*.

Finally Melissa and I got uproariously drunk on le vin rouge*.

When Mom found out we got in so much trouble. Melissa and I are grounded for a long time. Melissa can't wear too much of her goth-like eye makeup and I can't watch CBeebies for ages. It's so unfair. I just wanted to live a little. It's not easy trying to be so cool while wearing Huggies.

And then of course she made us pose on a chair with Dover in the background and my sister is totally in my personal space.

Anyway, I have to go. Granny and Grandad are coming in a little while - they're Dad's parents - and Mom has already been hitting up the tranquilizers. She keeps muttering something about "Dear God, no more lectures from them". She really enjoyed another sermon from them about getting us baptized over Easter dinner. My mom's a trooper.

And if Mom catches me writing up a blog post, then she'll be on to me. That means the catering service she offers me when she brings me milk on my request will be over, and that's a sweet deal I can't miss up on.

See ya'!

-Nick.

* No he didn't drive.

* No he didn't gamble.

* No he didn't drink. Neither did his sister.

Posted by: Everydaystranger at 08:14 AM | Comments (39) | Add Comment
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1 Wow, vive les twins en France! Fantastique ... etc etc!! )

Posted by: mas at March 28, 2008 09:58 AM (I2HaV)

2 Your family is so so beautiful! Thank-you for letting us in to see them grow up.

Posted by: Petah at March 28, 2008 10:05 AM (RBLh6)

3 You are looking so incredibly young and beautiful-and the babies are lovely. Also, I can haz french cheez, pretty please? :-) Lily

Posted by: lily at March 28, 2008 10:15 AM (Y8m4l)

4 Too cute!! They are just adorable!! Nick is taking after his mom with his writing abilities! Such a smart little man!

Posted by: Vicki at March 28, 2008 10:51 AM (ptaba)

5 I needed a laugh today. Thank you (all)

Posted by: Caroline M at March 28, 2008 11:12 AM (x3QDi)

6 You look great! So do the babies, of course, but you look genuinely happy :-) Good luck with Angus' family!

Posted by: Angela at March 28, 2008 11:18 AM (DGWM7)

7 Any reason why we don't get to see a picture of your older sister????

Posted by: Mimi at March 28, 2008 11:23 AM (+t/3C)

8 Mimi, We don't get to see Melissa and Jeff because the Swunt doesn't know about this blog and if she ever found out, we don't need her to have any more ammunition against Helen and Angus than the fact that she's referred to as "Swunt."

Posted by: Julie at March 28, 2008 11:28 AM (fdQcC)

9 Is this a first? One of the twins posting? I remember Angus doing it too at least once... cool.

Posted by: Miguel at March 28, 2008 11:36 AM (zCiTX)

10 I hope you had a terrific day!

Posted by: kenju at March 28, 2008 12:22 PM (yvCMb)

11 What?!! Come on, I really thought you would let Nick throw back that wine. Gambling is thirsty work.

Posted by: Teresa at March 28, 2008 12:35 PM (uAGWT)

12 ROFL thanks Helen, that was great to read. Though he may be angry at you if he ever reads and understands what's going on. Loved the picture of the girls with their sunglasses!

Posted by: Hannah at March 28, 2008 12:41 PM (lUH62)

13 ***Uh oh - looks like you got busted Nick. But don't sweat it - at your age Mom and Dad are so soft that they've probably already forgiven you...

Posted by: Clancy at March 28, 2008 01:01 PM (X+xFB)

14 "Any reason why we don't get to see a picture of your older sister???? " Can't have the swunt finding the site now can we?? Also, I'm pretty sure Melissa and Jeff don't know about it either - not quite fair to post her pic on a site she doesn't know exists.

Posted by: Clancy at March 28, 2008 01:07 PM (HPYJV)

15 I adored the pictures of you with the babies. You looked fabulous; all of you. Lots of love!

Posted by: rp at March 28, 2008 01:23 PM (op1yW)

16 I had a moment of panic when I thought you were in my fair city and I didn't even know it. I was much relieved to see Dover in the background. Phew. I can barely organise us enough to walk down to the shops, let alone a bloody trip to France. Well done.

Posted by: MsPrufrock at March 28, 2008 01:42 PM (6Mr1k)

17 Love it! They are so cute!!

Posted by: Jamie at March 28, 2008 02:10 PM (sNDLf)

18 What a fun trip! Bridget just walked up and saw the pictures and is now walking around saying "Baby! Baby!"

Posted by: donna at March 28, 2008 02:58 PM (i1Ki7)

19 Nick, you are so talented!

Posted by: Andria at March 28, 2008 03:15 PM (Oo4k1)

20 OMG they are so BIG! What happened? And you are gorgeous.

Posted by: The other Amber at March 28, 2008 03:50 PM (zQE5D)

21 You have the most beautiful babies, EVER. And that's a fact. Thanks for brightening my day with your vast abundance of CUTE!

Posted by: Deb at March 28, 2008 03:55 PM (GOFVL)

22 Nick- Stay away from the slots. You'll attract more babes at the craps table. Good to see you're learning how to drink and to drive, but just remember not to do both. Don't tell your mom I said any of this. EC

Posted by: ~Easy at March 28, 2008 04:40 PM (XD24A)

23 Can I come and help neck the wine? Can't believe there's people in this world would think you'd let them drink etc. Nutters.

Posted by: Becks at March 28, 2008 04:42 PM (n4A3n)

24 Oh, Nick, wine? Wine? You could have done better. A mixed drink next time, little man :-) You guys are seriously very cute and I love the hats.

Posted by: Mel at March 28, 2008 05:26 PM (hfGUT)

25 Nick, your Mom bought 100 bottles of wine. Man, talk about a major block party your Mom could throw! Hope you all had a blast on your lil' road trip!

Posted by: Ernie E at March 28, 2008 06:22 PM (8vA97)

26 the expression on Nick's face in the chair with his sister is priceless! glad you all had a good outing!

Posted by: megan at March 28, 2008 06:37 PM (jy7KI)

27 Hehe,I only read this blog once ina while but it always makes me smile. You have a really good sense of humour and being a photographer,the added little family snapshots made this entry really lovely. Glad you all enjoyed france x

Posted by: jess at March 28, 2008 08:05 PM (Kz3Um)

28 I am going to have to make fun of you for writing this post. (Not you, Nick, your Mother)

Posted by: statia at March 28, 2008 08:36 PM (5IjqH)

29 So very cute and adorable. The pictures and Nick's blog. Thank you for a great smile on Friday afternoon. Christopher

Posted by: Mr.Thomas at March 28, 2008 11:20 PM (bB3uL)

30 When in Rome ... I mean France. Looks like you guys had a lovely time! I wish I could travel anywhere for $40. Hell, it cost us over $60 just for gas to get to Minneapolis and back today. Damn doctor's appointments. Mmmmm wine. I crave wine so much when I can't have it.

Posted by: Michele at March 29, 2008 12:09 AM (h1vml)

31 Dear Nick, Yes your sister is in your personal space, but you know, she has always been there, and will always be there. I am a little worried about the drinking, driving, gambling and being seen with an older woman though. Seriously though, you all look great!

Posted by: Donna at March 29, 2008 01:03 AM (WfV2L)

32 Love this post and those photos!!!

Posted by: Niki at March 29, 2008 01:24 AM (kZ48J)

33 Nick, You should seriously steal the keyboard from your Mom once and awhile. It's nice to get a muchkin's perspective on things. *wink*

Posted by: Lauren at March 29, 2008 04:31 AM (iUfJz)

34 (How lovely that you have to insert the disclaimers - sigh) Helen, you look WONDERFUL, the babies look fabulous and perfect. Good luck with the inlaws and the renovation. best, Lyn

Posted by: lynD at March 30, 2008 01:42 AM (AD7yB)

35 Helen - you look amazing - so youthful - the babies must be doing wonders for you. I so empathise with nick having his personal space invaded

Posted by: Mei at March 30, 2008 05:02 PM (YHWl7)

36 Hahah - this made me laugh. Great post, Nick!

Posted by: Lisa at March 30, 2008 05:28 PM (EcHBm)

37 Oh Nick, you are so handsome and well traveled and sophisticated -- are you available? Please say yes! I love my husband, but I'm thinking you have so much to offer. And you sister can be like, my cool new best friend. Call me! ps - so love the hats!

Posted by: Waiting Amy at March 30, 2008 07:31 PM (ecQ9f)

38 Hey Nick, Your Mom's birthday is coming up very soon. You and Nora be sure to be extra special cute as a gift to celebrate her own birth. Sleeping through the night and coo-ing w/smiles would be appreciated more than just about anything...

Posted by: Marie at March 31, 2008 12:21 AM (CJFXj)

39 I'm with Michele - popping to France for 40 pounds sounds SO great! Something we Aussies can only dream of! Glad you all had a great time!

Posted by: flikka at March 31, 2008 01:02 AM (o19Kc)

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