Anneke's Birthday Part II

In addition to generally being a memorable day, Anneke's birthday also had a lasting impact in more than one way. First of all, Lautje, too, now has a new companion - since Anneke eventually got tired of having to defend her new doll, Lisa, from his incessant attempts to feed her/burp her/tuck her in, the Mommy and Daddy finally relented and Timmy was added to the ever-growing family. Needless to say, Laute was thrilled and has rarely been seen without Timmy ever since: Second, Lautje is proud to show to everyone that, while Anneke is only one year old, he is already two, a statement accompanied by the appropriate number of fingers (or maybe he is just ready to join the peace movement or testing the wind)But most importantly, there now are two children whose bobbycars seem to have grown attached to their little buttocks. It took Anneke roughly a day to figure out how to get on and off, and another day to turn her backward motion into a forward one. Having accomplished that, all she needs now is a cell phone or (and!) something to drink: And while Mommy and Daddy could do without constantly stumbling over abandoned bobbycars, it is heartwarming to see the both of them going on excursions together and, upon returning, neatly parallel-parking their vehicles next to each other: