The twins, Skeeter and Scamper, have learned a new word, expanding their vocabularies by about 20%. In keeping with the upcoming Halloween holiday, they've both learned to say, "Boo!"

Since they're both only just figuring out vowels, it comes out a little differently. Imagine a kitten trying to imitate a ghost. "Bew!"

Then I, or She Who Puts Up With Me, or their older brother Scooter, will throw up our arms in mock fright and shout "EEK!"

This is about the point where both of the twins usually get into the act.

"Bew!" "Bew!"

"EEK!"

And they both giggle like it was the funniest thing in the world. They might not be far off, but not for the reason they think.

"Bew!"

Pretty soon, we're being chased down the halls by a pair of three-foot tall giggling kitten ghosts.

"Bew!" "Bew!" "Bew!"

"EEK!"

This game continues until one or the other of the twins remembers the other word they're both mastered:

"Hi!" "Hi!" "Hi!" "Hi!" "Hi!" "Hi!"