You need to leave them alone more often. It was so cute watching them interact with one another and laugh together. I really enjoyed this. Thanks!
@barbararigsby2889Ай бұрын
What a great teaching tool. I'm so proud of them for understanding your instructions and doing as told. This teaches understanding, compliance, and reward.
@erinbereznay61044 ай бұрын
The ability to delay gratification at their age was so awesome! This skill will make them successful in life. Well done!
@SharonPerson-hm9ds4 ай бұрын
@erinbereznay6104 - Totally agree! 😊 Sadly, it's a skill most parents don't teach their children any more. 💜🩷
@TheresaMoore-i6h4 ай бұрын
@@erinbereznay6104 Amazing
@lisalivingston64734 ай бұрын
@@SharonPerson-hm9ds I agree, Sharon! We definitely live in an "instant gratification" society, don't we, and there is something to be said for the joy of restrained anticipation. I was cheering on the girls the entire way...they really aced their "special treat" challenge!! 🥰💜💖👏👏👏👏👏👍👍
@SharonPerson-hm9ds4 ай бұрын
@lisalivingston6473 Lisa, I was cheering them on, too. Thought Ana was going to falter, though, when she picked up the pretzel, but had to laugh when Alicia asked if she was eating it and she replied with her trademark "Nope. I'm not, I'm just looking at it". They did an awesome job waiting for mom to return before eating their treats.😊🥨💜🩷
@laurariley3083 ай бұрын
I agree delayed gratification is related to trust in their Mother. I also liked how they distracted themselves with sweet banter about Minnie. Sweet littles so cute❤
@BarbSchwartz-w7t4 ай бұрын
Oh when they laugh together is adorable.👵🏝💙💛
@DeniseMattone-xh3ii4 ай бұрын
You cant help but laugh along with them
@elizabethkoobs10603 ай бұрын
@@BarbSchwartz-w7t They make me chuckle!🩷💜
@elizabethdumas41474 ай бұрын
This is a testament to the respect and trust they have for their Mother. They know they will be able to eat them when she says they can.
@harper_anne20894 ай бұрын
As Ana would say "It makes sense." 😊
@99trees4 ай бұрын
Such torture. Like sitting a pumpkin pie in front of me and saying wait until company arrives 💕😂😂😂😂😂🌸
@thegranny544 ай бұрын
I love the long drawn out sigh after a drink. They sound like weary travelers after a long trail ride.
@ShellysSweetFinds4 ай бұрын
😅
@iwantmy_sk8444 ай бұрын
YES! ('Fun analogy!😉)
@cheryledelen9604Ай бұрын
Anna, "Nope I'm not, im just looking them" So darn cute.😊
@patriciabroxton56164 ай бұрын
These 2 little ones are absolutely adorable and watching their vocabulary evolve is amazing, their conversations with each other PRICELESS!!! ❤❤❤
@terrialstadt84704 ай бұрын
"That is nice mama"...."that is nice Gwen"....how precious.....❤️
@lindacrossno95294 ай бұрын
This was the the epitome of cuteness. Anna made my heart so happy. These two are adorable.❤❤❤
@lizmatthei34244 ай бұрын
Patience is so difficult but so necessary! They’re both so very bright and clever.
@onthedottedline14 ай бұрын
They are so well behaved and beyond their years in language development. The fact that Ana said “thanks” when Mama said their bows looked pretty impressed me. And avoiding the temptation was even more impressive!
@monicag15104 ай бұрын
They did a fantastic job of waiting. Also so sweet how Ana reminded Guin to put the dinosaur in the seat. Such precious young ladies. Good job mom and dad. ❤
@user-qo4rr4su5yx4 ай бұрын
In an increasingly hate-filled world, these girls make me smile every single day! Thank you, Alicia, for sharing them with us!
@karenevanoff85864 ай бұрын
👍👍👍😊
@junebarzilauskas49124 ай бұрын
OMG! Too cute. Your previous responder said it right. In this world, they are a breath of fresh air. I love them talking
@junebarzilauskas49124 ай бұрын
My heart melts when they talk.🌹
@junebarzilauskas49124 ай бұрын
I say bye back.
@gaycramer26584 ай бұрын
❤👶🏼👶🏼❤️
@anniewhitmore76274 ай бұрын
That was an utterly charming video to watch. The girls' chatter a joy and Ana is so animated - her diction amazing at the end with: "that makes sense" 🥰Guin adores swimming and talking about her exploits in the water 🥰 The new treat cups are a hit and they were absolutely adorable at the beginning, passing the time chatting until mummy came back and they were then allowed to have their chocolate pretzels. How they managed to hang on IJDK - I was was willing mum to come back before temptation to bite into those special treats became too much. They were so patient - what little stars ❤❤
@Heyoudummy4 ай бұрын
Omg, when Gwen said “that’s Minnie sticking her tongue out!” And the both cracked up! How cute is that?!!!!
@lisalivingston64734 ай бұрын
@Heyoudummy I know, right? My heart melted in a giant puddle when I heard that cute little exchange punctuated with those sweet giggles! 🥰❣👍👍
@pauletteisme37134 ай бұрын
Whenever they "crack up" about something and laugh together, l know they are generous and loving sisters to one another!!
@Joyce-kx2eg4 ай бұрын
These girls are the sweetest children. They have great parents.
@joycedupont93104 ай бұрын
Mom..."You're not eating them are you?" Ana... "No I'm not. I'm just looking at them."
@mamawfrancy4 ай бұрын
My favorite & sweet part too........
@judybloom88624 ай бұрын
They're so good! Smart to give them the milk to drink while they're waiting.
@mamawfrancy4 ай бұрын
@@judybloom8862 Such good girls... drink & peek drink & peek. LOL
@sarahr60894 ай бұрын
@@mamawfrancy Love it 😂🥰
@susanslugg89654 ай бұрын
They are SO good at waiting for their special treat! I also love the bows that they are wearing today. They make everyday special for me😊 Thank you for sharing them with us❤
@tammyhurst67294 ай бұрын
Anna closed the lid before tilting the drink….smart! They both are so adorable.
@StaciTorres-n7g4 ай бұрын
I loved how Anna said "it's nice Dad, it's nice Mom". Very sweet girls. Love their cute little voices. Very polite and smart as a whip!
@marylou71054 ай бұрын
This is just too much cuteness. The girls are so disciplined. Thank you for putting a smile on our faces.
@karengleeson19564 ай бұрын
The giggling was the best! Good job Mom!
@leeh054 ай бұрын
Oh my gosh “it makes sense”. And crossing her arms. Haha. They absorb every little bit of knowledge and information.
@allisonreed76824 ай бұрын
That moment when Guin sees Ana opening hers and warns her “Don’t!” but immediately follows with a reassuring “okay” when she realizes she was only looking! She was trying to keep sis from giving in! 😅 So, so precious!!!
@theresacormier32536 күн бұрын
So precious, she figured it out That it was not the lid that was a no no !
@lindakathleen72634 ай бұрын
Amazing! So impressed that they waited, as instructed.
@lesliehagerty96994 ай бұрын
Oh, mama, you made them wait so long! And they both had such patience. I love their back-and-forth banter. So cute. Very impressive how they listened to your requests to hold off eating the chocolate covered pretzels! Fun exercise to do with them. I will try it with my grandson, 2 1/2 years old. I am betting he will eat the pretzel as soon as I am out of sight!
@mskerriboberri4 ай бұрын
The girls did beautifully. Guin was great when she listened to Anna and put her toy away.
@overnightcoffee4 ай бұрын
You are doing such a great job raising those little girls! They trust you so much and you can tell how much love is between them and you. This was so awesome to watch. GREAT job, mom!
@laureng86244 ай бұрын
Cutest, sweetest. Anastasia's vocabulary and enunciation is blossoming. They are both so gentle with each other. 😊
@chgocurls3 ай бұрын
Love watching the girls.
@beverleyellis18694 ай бұрын
Their laughter warms our hearts. They are adorable little girls!
@tvic40384 ай бұрын
“It makes sense” with the folded arms! Oh my goodness, these two are so entertaining to watch!! Adorable too!
@annetteedel8229Ай бұрын
I haven’t visited your channel in a long time and I can’t believe how those little sweethearts have grown. They always seem so happy. I will make it a point to check in more frequently. Good job Mom!❤
@aliciabarton3497Ай бұрын
Thanks! They are growing so fast!💗💗
@elizabethmiddleton56134 ай бұрын
I love the sniffing of the pretzels… it’s like a fine wine!
@elinorjones93964 ай бұрын
Bless them both for being so patient until mom came back. Their individual personalities are lovely to watch 😊 x
@suelloyd19894 ай бұрын
Well done, girls! Your first test of delayed gratification and you both passed with flying’s colours! ❤️🤗 ❤️🤗
@ejb42984 ай бұрын
They turned out to be so patient. I do admire them.
@franchristman94024 ай бұрын
These sweeties are amazing! They just displayed a skill on following instructions better than some adults! Good job mom and dad. Their vocabulary is impressive! ❤
@janeparker52944 ай бұрын
That's not easy for 2 year olds. Such patience waiting for mom to come back. Well done girls x
@harper_anne20894 ай бұрын
I have seen many challenges like this and I enjoyed this one so much. They listened so well, waited patiently and made me laugh in between 😊
@SusanOConnell-tl9xd4 ай бұрын
That's not easy for adults, nevermind 2 year olds. Congratulations girls
@cynthiahartley46974 ай бұрын
Especially at their young age!!!
@cynthiahartley46974 ай бұрын
"that's nice". Anastasia is so adorbs telling everyone "that's nice"!!!
@cynthiahartley46974 ай бұрын
Great job praising. Mama!!!
@JennyMcMaster-mj7fd4 ай бұрын
That's nice Mama! Love the girls waiting on Mama. They are such a blessing. ❤❤❤❤
@jennybrake10624 ай бұрын
You have to be terribly proud of them - they were so honest & didn’t eat any & they had to have been VERY tempted. I’m a stranger & I’m proud of them. Also thanks for the Cheerio cereal tip.
@ElkrLamassa4 ай бұрын
They are so wonderful such good would
@JaM221134 ай бұрын
Wow! Anastasia and Guinevere, you two deserve a prize for how well you waited! 🏆🏆🩷💜 That was an absolutely special and entertaining video and I have to admit, the two girls totally surprised me with how patiently and well-behaved they waited. That's remarkable for their age. 👍🥰 It was so cute how they laughed and chatted together when mom was away. The stories are always a joy to listen to too. ❤ Have a great day, dear Barton family, and see you tomorrow! 💕🌼🙋♀
@aletheafye22364 ай бұрын
This definitely was a special video !! I love how they listened to their Mom!
@JaM221134 ай бұрын
@@aletheafye2236 Yes, I'm really impressed that they did so well at their young age. 👍💕🙋♀
@karenevanoff85864 ай бұрын
Great comment! I agree totally! 😊
@JaM221134 ай бұрын
@@karenevanoff8586 Thank you Karen! 💕 Have a beautiful day! 🌼🥰🙋♀
@karenevanoff85864 ай бұрын
@@JaM22113 Thank you! You also🥰
@citygirl7293 ай бұрын
They are so adorable! I love when they have conversations between them! Omg so edible! Lol 💕
@lorisheheen21984 ай бұрын
The girl's did very well not eating their special treat until mama came back! That was cute! I really enjoyed their giggles while having a conversation with each other!😂 They look adorable with their hairclips!🥰🥰 They are precious! ❤❤❤😊
@R3J8V914 ай бұрын
There's nothing I like more after a long day, then watching these little sweeties. They waited so patiently!!!❤❤
@joannbowers31804 ай бұрын
Even though they were tempted, these two little tykes listened to Mom and didn't eat any pretzels until she got back! Priceless! Very few little ones of that age would have waited! Love listening to them talk to each other!
@happydays71434 ай бұрын
"Put your dinosaur down please " episode and Gwen's reaction was an all time classic 😂❤
@iwantmy_sk8444 ай бұрын
I was going to say "yeah, I can't wait til Alicia sees that whole thing play out", but she saw it at 'upload!😂 I LOVED that. It was Ana's 2nd "down", before I knew what was going on. [So, yeah Alicia...Guen gets 2 big "attagirls"! ...one for waiting for you to return, and another for minding her sister's (correction)!]
@lr90104 ай бұрын
So funny.
@NellShoemake-pj5uy4 ай бұрын
Their bows looks like a heart somebody crocheted.
@paulinethurston97514 ай бұрын
How trustworthy little girls. To be trusted not to eat them and able to follow instructions is amazing 😊god bless these two darlings
@paulinethurston97514 ай бұрын
I think having each other to keep each other in check was helpful too. So well brought up and behave and express themselves beyond their age. Bravo mom!
@quantumleap15604 ай бұрын
Oh this is a nice twist...stepping away from them while the camera's still rolling and capturing what they do while mamma's not there. Fun to watch!! 😃
@sandrine49714 ай бұрын
The smelling of the special treats!!😂 Good girls ❤
@carblarson88684 ай бұрын
Ana and her stories and conversations are so mature.
@Gabi-m54 ай бұрын
@@carblarson8868 She said " I"m cried, but now I"m happy" !
@betsygreer35074 ай бұрын
What well-behaved little ladies they are today! By the way, the crunching sound simply cracks me up...
@jaynedeneen68994 ай бұрын
The FACE when Ana told Guin to put the dinosaur down was priceless.
@ConnyJPratt4 ай бұрын
She was being the parent lol
@danabinaz31734 ай бұрын
I loved that part! And she was direct and kind. ❤
@SharonPerson-hm9ds4 ай бұрын
Loved that, and then when Ana very quietly said "okay" after Guin did it. Almost as if to say 'now we can continue our day'. 💜🩷😊🦖
@LeslieJohnson-mm2ok4 ай бұрын
This is a true testament to good parenting! That was a huge temptation for them at their age and they listened sooo well ❤❤❤
@malcbastow63384 ай бұрын
Oh wow what well behaved girls they are well done mum and dad you are amazing I love these beautiful girls and look forward to watching them every day love from England ❤❤
@cathygilchrist25794 ай бұрын
Anna, smelling was adorable! I have smelled desert when trying to do without. What good girls waiting on Mom. ❤ They are adorable, truly heartwarming.
@laurarauch42884 ай бұрын
This video was so good! Great job girls! How impressive!!! Alicia & Walt, you both must be so proud of your 2 princesses! 💜🩷
@CobbManor28294 ай бұрын
These two are so sweet, entertaining and special.
@Casseopeia7774 ай бұрын
What good girls! I am so impressed by the twins’ self control! Amazing for such young children.❤️
@brendamcculley-z3f4 ай бұрын
Wow!wow! Alicia can carry on a conversation with her 2 girls. They are so advanced for their ages. I was guessing that Anna would be the first to sneak a bite bc she likes to push the limit. That makes her more adorable. I love those two little sweet peas!
@sharoncarthy37644 ай бұрын
Wow, their resistance to temptation is amazing at not-quite two-and-half!
@dumbspongebob21894 ай бұрын
The girls did so well with the temptation test ❤ and when miss Anna told Gwen put the dinosaur down please oh my these little ladies are beyond smart it hard to imagine that they’re only 2 years old. Good job being patient ladies
@patriciamoxley57734 ай бұрын
Yes, Ana self appointed herself the table monitor today. She tries to mother Guin where Guin use to be the motherly one. SO SWEET!💕💕😘😘
@GapMountainGirl-Deeds4 ай бұрын
Proof that there is still good in the world!
@KarenMillward-nb1izАй бұрын
So funny when they discuss something then laugh together. Too cute ❤️❤️
@FrancesWhite-v5t4 ай бұрын
Can't believe how patient they are. That's nice, Mama, says Ana. Love how they help each other laugh. Cute hair, too. ❤❤
@wendysmith17284 ай бұрын
What super little girls to wait for mummy to come back, you can feel the temptation and see it on their faces bless them xxx
@jantelford91634 ай бұрын
The girls did very well. It is hard to believe they are not 2 and a half, yet!! Thanks for sharing.
@michellemurdoch-n2l4 ай бұрын
O.M.GOSH!! Good for the girls!! I love how they find joy in the littlest things - Minnie sticking her tongue out!!
@marilyn65564 ай бұрын
When they look at each other and really laugh, nothing is cuter! Sweet girls!!!
@Hakmatatah134 ай бұрын
They listened very well because Mom and Dad work with them and taught them well.
@irmalujan172318 күн бұрын
Indeed 👍🏻
@judithpetree63294 ай бұрын
I love Anastasia's authoritative "NO, leave it on"!!,, And holding her hand up for emphasis.
@StephanieWinter-os5en4 ай бұрын
They were so good! I am impressed! They didn't just wait, they did it pleasantly.
@angiewebster49214 ай бұрын
Your daughters are the best!! I look forward to watching and listening to them. I just love how smart they are. Thank you for sharing them with all of us ❤
@JanetVichinsky4 ай бұрын
How smart they are! They are just prescious and so adorable! Love the story and about the sun! Thanks for the cereal tip!!
@caroleannmatthews66494 ай бұрын
I felt so proud of your girls for passing the patience test, my heart swelled with pride and I bet I'm not the only one. Thank you so much Mrs B 💗💖💗 🤗🇬🇧 ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@lisalivingston64734 ай бұрын
@caroleannmatthews6649 I love your comment, and I agree...I was cheering on the girls every step of the way! Guinevere and Anastasia certainly have patience and willpower to spare! They conquered their "special treat" challenge in the most adorable way! 🥰💜💖👋👋👋👋👋👍👍
@lauraneddieable4 ай бұрын
Oh my goodness these two get cuter and cuter everyday! Their vocabulary has increased tremendously. So smart!😊
@laurietipton6144 ай бұрын
I'm sooooooo proud of these precious angels, waiting so patiently till mama came back! And the chatter between them is just priceless! What fun and a joy to watch these sweetie pies enjoying life!❤❤
@debbiehanbury99304 ай бұрын
They did so well with temptation! These girls really brighten my days.
@traceydaizy4 ай бұрын
It's so so adorable how they talk to each other and understand each other and how good we're they not eating until they were told they could.. 😊
@TracyBarnes-w8b4 ай бұрын
They did great with the challenge. It had to be so tempting but they listened to Mommy and waited for her to come back. Two precious angels.
@maryannlee14914 ай бұрын
The Little Ladies are such good listeners..so Adorable❤
@noreenlawlor37004 ай бұрын
Love the twins chuckly chatter. They lighten my heart.
@elainemillar6217Ай бұрын
The twins are so worldly at such a young age & never fail to make me smile.. Well done mum & dad...😅😊
@judithmaca15704 ай бұрын
It's so impressive to see how amazingly restrained the girls were, despite having such strong temptation in front of them! They created their own distraction to avoid giving in to what they so longed to enjoy. I'm watching from the UK.
@susankenneth22984 ай бұрын
Yes not sure exactly what there were laughing about but it was kind of a nervous laugh like " I hope we can do this but I don't know hahahahahaha! I wonder if one of the girls gave in what would happen. I guess we will never know cause they are so good.
@catworld81194 ай бұрын
@@susankenneth2298 They seemed to be talking about the Minnie Mouse on the cups and something the character was doing was funny. They're so smart and well spoken for just two and a half. If someone didn't know and just listened, they'd think the children were at least three with their sentence structure.
@lisalivingston64734 ай бұрын
@@susankenneth2298 I agree...the nervous little giggles were adorable! I was especially amazed and impressed that Anastasia could hold her chocolate-covered pretzel and resist taking even a tiny bite...that's a super power for sure - LOL! The twins really aced their "special treat" challenge! 🥰💜💖👋👋👋👋👋👍👍
@JILL0704USA4 ай бұрын
Such adorable tykes!🌷 I really enjoy listening to their chatting with each other, seeing their interaction. Ana and Guin are really good listeners. 🌷
@user-twinwyattlover4 ай бұрын
Oh my word!! ❤❤ When mom compliments the bows and how ana says thank you! Love how sweet they truly are! And then at the very end .. it just makes sense. And she learned how to cross her arms lol😂
@lisalivingston64734 ай бұрын
@user-twinwyattlover Ana casually crossing her arms so we could see her beautiful tattoos was so adorable! 🥰💕
@ellieleshansky4 ай бұрын
I had no doubt they would wait. They are remarkably patient children . And chocolate covered pretzels are really hard to resist
@leonaphillips63104 ай бұрын
They did a great job waiting, they are so precious
@rogerbrendabowman48084 ай бұрын
Anna is the talkable one today. Love them. Chatter chatter🎉🎉
@sileryan82594 ай бұрын
Ah little Guin's face when Ana told her to put the dinosaur down please 💕💕 I want a drinking cup with a snack compartment.. can hide my sweets 🤗
@gaycramer26584 ай бұрын
😂
@sarahr60894 ай бұрын
😂😂 Me too, but the snack compartment would need to be bigger 🤭❤
@FrancesWhite-v5t4 ай бұрын
The girls have turned into real conversationalists. Beautiful.❤❤
@phyllisruchalski50374 ай бұрын
Your girls are adorable and makes me smile!
@lindamiville4 ай бұрын
Incredible patience! They wanted those pretzels so badly. What good girls! See you tomorrow!
@PatriciaGarcia-sp8ou4 ай бұрын
So many adorable moments. I lost it when they giggled at "Minnie sticking her tongue out!"
@onthedottedline14 ай бұрын
“The sun is sleeping in the clouds” - I loved that! ❤❤
@lisalivingston64734 ай бұрын
@onthedottedline1 I loved that, too...very sweet! 🥰💜👍
@ruthhathcock37294 ай бұрын
These two precious girls melt my heart. Did such a good job not eating their treat while you were out of the room. So adorable.❤❤❤
@nolonlindataylor16894 ай бұрын
They were so patient. Bless their hearts.
@LynnMarieChurch4 ай бұрын
This is an amazing video, i don't know of many two year olds that would listen to their Mama like these precious girls do. 💞💞
@ΕλενηΧρηστου-ξ3ψ4 ай бұрын
Their smile and reactions are loveable. Kisses and hugs young girls.
@cindyraymer42444 ай бұрын
Thier expression’s are so endearing ! love to hear their crunching!
@theresac29444 ай бұрын
Your beautiful twins are learning at an early age that patience is a virtue 🩷💜 They are truly so precious . You are both amazing parents 🥂
@angelahambley11133 ай бұрын
They both perfectly understand each others conversations pure innocence ❤