Stage Mom
June 2, 2011 at 2:27 pm | Posted in Motherhood, The Twins | 24 CommentsTags: babies, humor, motherhood, twins
Recently, my busy sister took time from her busy job and hectic commute to call and see how things were going in the Peine Palace. When my phone rang, I was perched on our bed, carefully matching teeny tiny Henry shirts to teeny tiny Henry pants as Henry himself lay kicking and babbling on a pillow next to me.
“Oh my gosh you have to hear Henry talk. He’s so dang cute you won’t be able to stand it,” I gushed as I put the phone up to Henry’s ear. “Heeeenrrry! Tell your Aunt Lou hello! Tell her what you’ve been doing! Ask her how her day was! Tell her everything!”
Is anyone’s baby voice NOT obnoxious? Also I will NOT be posting a video of myself speaking to my children. Just a little gift from me to you, friends.
As soon as I placed the phone to Henry’s ear, he immediately halted all attempts at cute babbling and just looked at me, big blue eyes audibly blinking, mouth clamped shut.
Like a loon, I pressed on as my sister sat patiently on the line, waiting to hear all about the day of a three-month-old who doesn’t speak English. In the midst of more high-pitched squealing on my end–coming from my gaping mouth hole, not Henry’s–I had an out-of-body experience. Suddenly, I saw myself from above and what I have somehow become in the mere 16 weeks my children have existed on Earth.
I am a stage mom.
Per usual for us stage moms, my children are dancing frogs. They do all sorts of tricks when no one is around. But the minute another person or even a video camera appears to bear witness to their verbal or physical prowess, they clam up or just lay there like wet noodles, leaving me to squeal and dance even more dramatically to make up for their lackluster performances.
Sadly for everyone, a 29-year-old adult rolling over just isn’t much of an accomplishment.
Speaking of rolling over, both babies have done it.
Can do it.
Unless there’s a camera around.
Or another person.
And then?
Blink. Blink, blink.
Next up? You can see us in our stint on “Toddlers and Tiaras” where I’ll be in the audience yelling, “AMELIA LET HENRY TWIRL YOU I DON’T CARE IF HE’S YOUR BROTHER!” as my twins kick each other in the shins with their tap shoes.
Never say never, friends. Never. Say. Never.
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Hilarious and adorable! Kids never show off their tricks. Maybe if you build a practice stage in your house they’ll get used to the spotlight.
Love pics of the twins, they are the cutest!
Comment by Stefanie— June 2, 2011 #
I do this same thing. Stand there with cameras or people watching, waiting for the big trick I’ve been yammering about. But in the end I am a much more pathetic stage mom because my toddler has four legs.
Comment by Katiepace— June 2, 2011 #
I hear you Katie!! I did the same thing with Truman. He loves the twins simply because the crazy camera lady only comes at him HALF as often…
Comment by Taryn M. Peine— June 2, 2011 #
Oh my goodness they are both so gorgeous!! Ok, keep posting, gives me hope for the future. As of right now I am convinced my child hates me and refuses to sleep on her own at night for that reason alone. Talk to you soon, my friend!
Comment by Annie— June 2, 2011 #
I didn’t realize how much they look alike! I can’t wait to see them again!!! July hopefully.
I love getting to see pictures. They are growing so fast.
I remember one sweet little girl named Taryn that was never camera shy. Maybe they’ll take after you one day soon.
Comment by Sandy— June 2, 2011 #
I love how amazed Amelia is with the blanket! They are beautiful! I continue to be amazed at your ability to find time to blog, tweet and look so dang great already in a bathing suit. (seriously how’d you do yhat!) You are my hero and I hope to be you when I grow up (aka after I pop this baby out in a few months!)
Comment by Melissa— June 2, 2011 #
They are growing so fast!!! WOW! Cutest kids ever!!!(except for mine of course!) Amelia and Henry are loving their printed blanket…amazed at the shapes. You are doing an awesome job Taryn!
Comment by Christy— June 2, 2011 #
Don’t worry, Drew would stage an intervention before you get to Toddlers & Tiaras, right?
Comment by Ruth Ann— June 3, 2011 #
Truly beautiful babies. Love your stories and the pictures.
Comment by Laura— June 3, 2011 #
Precious! It doesn’t change! Yesterday, Allison finally said her full name to me, “Allison Claire Pencer!” AKA Allison Claire SPENCER! Anyway, I thought it was so cute so last night I kept trying to make her say it to Nick. We did this about ten times…
Kelly: “Allison, what’s your WHOLE name?! Can you tell Daddy your whole name?”
Allison: “My name Mermaid.”
Kelly: “No, Allison, remember, Allison Claire, what’s the rest?”
Allison: “Mermaid. My name Mermaid.”
In other words, Epic Fail. Nick has yet to hear her say “Allison Claire Pencer, but she will probably do it later today, while he’s at work!
See you soon!
Comment by Kelly— June 3, 2011 #
OMG..they are so freaking cute! Don’t worry, Garrett use to do the same thing….but now he’s at the age when I pull out a camera or put the phone to his ear he speaks english and tells me a firm “NO!” I love the first picture of the twins!
Hope all is well on your end!
Comment by Yitin Doughty— June 3, 2011 #
Your babies are so adorable! Keep showing us those beautiful little people.
Comment by AnnaM— June 3, 2011 #
Oh my goodness, your twins are the cutest babies EVER!!!!!
Comment by Nicole— June 4, 2011 #
Precious beyond words
Comment by The Simple Life of a Country Man's Wife— June 4, 2011 #
This is so true. What’s up with that? You just get done telling someone how adorable this or that trick is and they just lay there and make a fool of you. But why do I suspect that there is plenty more of this to come? (Hopefully nothing major.)
Comment by Sarah Siders— June 5, 2011 #
Why do you need them to DO anything when all they have to do is lie there and BE gorgeous, just like they are! Love to read about them and you whenever you get a free moment to write, which I’m sure isn’t very often!
Comment by comingeast— June 6, 2011 #
T! They are the cutest ever! We need our lunch date soon!! Amelia is YOU! Her facial expressions, and Henry’s smile!
Comment by Shel— June 8, 2011 #
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Comment by Christi Bennington— June 10, 2011 #
This made me laugh out loud – especially now that I’ve gone from high-pitched baby charmer voice to mommy of a puppy voice. Sadly, it’s not much different. Now that my kids are 13 and 9 you would think the need to “show-off” our children’s talents would have waned. Alas, no. We have subjected family and friends to talent show videos, gymnastics routines in the backyard and soccer kicks. I guess it never changes.
They are both adorable. You are doing great!
Comment by mypajamadays— June 29, 2011 #
We miss you Taryn!
Comment by Sandy— July 2, 2011 #
I can’t wait to see the the lovely things you’ve been knitting up for the babies this winter!
Comment by Becky— August 20, 2011 #
Taryn, I’m going to be spending the week with your parents at Stony and can’t wait to see pictures and hear how things are with you and Drew…I know you have got your hands full, literally with those precious babies. I miss your blog!
Comment by Patti from Bville— September 1, 2011 #
Taryn! Miss your blog!! Hope you and your family are great
Comment by Shierin— September 28, 2011 #
Hi Taryn……..I pop by here every so often
Hope that you, Drew and your little people are all well and that you are enjoying parenthood! I bet the babies have grown so quickly!
Sending hugs your way. Take care of each other. Kate xxx
Comment by Kate— October 30, 2011 #