It Just Comes Naturally

Today my babies are 2 months old. I look at their newborn pictures then look at their chubby faces now and can't believe those are the same little girls that changed my life just 2 months ago. Today was their 2 month checkup at the doctor's office. The last time the were there they were 2 weeks old, swimming in there clothes and scrawny at a little over 5 lbs apiece. Today they weighed in both over 10 lbs.

It's funny, I've always heard moms talk about how hard it was when their babies got shots. I just always laughed it off, how hard could it be? HARD!!! As soon as they stuck little Rose my eyes couldn't hold back a few tears. And then unlike a lot of moms I had to go through it again when Kate got stuck.

I learned something in that little office. Those little girls know I'm there mom and they love me more than anyone else in this world. No one had to tell them or teach them, they just know. It's a love so complete and trusting. And it just come naturally to them. I love Morgan with everything in me, but sometimes I doubt him or get mad at him. These girls just know to love me and trust that I'll care for them. Don't they know I wake up every morning scared I'm going to mess up. Don't they know I worry about making it on one income? Nope they just know I'm momma and that means I'm the one that makes them calm. One day they will roll their eyes at me when I make them change their shirt, or they'll get mad when I say they have to wait one more year to wear makeup. But for now I'll enjoy those little girls and their unconditional love.

The Rocking Chair

Picture a little redheaded girl about 6 years old. She has grown up sisters so she has to learn to play by herself. That's okay because she has a very active imagination. In her room her mom lets her have a rocking chair just her size. Her mom tells her that all of her sissies got to play with this rocking chair and now it's her turn. She uses it to play house and school with her Cabbage Patch dolls.

One day she has a friend over to play. Her friend is naughty and talks the redhead girl into drawing and writing names on the rocking chair. The girl gets in trouble and has to put up with having ugly markings on the pretty chair. Not only does the chair have writing on it, but then one of the arms comes loose. Luckily her daddy fixes the arm and strips the chair so all the ugly drawings come off. She keeps that chair in her room until she is all grown up and leaves the house.

Now that the little girl is a mommy and has two brand new baby girls she misses that chair. But in a couple of days that rocking chair is coming to live at her house. Now two sweet little twin girls can grow up playing house and school with that same chair their mommy and aunts played with. And knowing these girls mommy and daddy, it will probably have to be stripped and mended. One day maybe when the little red headed girl turns into a Grandmommy she will still have that rocking chair for her Grandbabies to play in.

A day in the life...

I guess that our day technically starts at anywhere from 1-3 a.m. when the babies are up to eat. I am looking forward to the night when they can sleep through, but there are still little and need to have that middle of the night feeding. They pretty much wake up at 6 am. That's perfect because Morgan loves on them while I make up his lunch then I start to feed them while he gets ready for work. By the time he leaves I've finished feeding them so we get dressed and go for a walk in the neighborhood. 7 am is the only time all day where it's comfortable to walk outside. The girls love it! The "look" and listen to all the things going on outside.

The rest of the morning is mine to clean up while they take a nap. Although sometimes they don't cooperate so they have to be my helpers.

Midday is a time for me to get down on the floor and play with them. I got to say Pandora has a pretty decent children's radio station. We're working on being on tummies more but they either scream or this happens...

The rest of the day is a mixture of housework, naps, feedings, play time, and about 20 something diaper changes. Oh the amount of diapers we go through, sheesh!!

Of course mommy has to take pictures on a regular basis. It's not easy taking self portraits with twins...but you find a way.

Around 4:45 daddy gets home!! I think Mommy looks forward to daddy coming home as much as the sister's do. I do feel bad though because the late afternoon early evening time is one of the fussiest for them. I had to explain to Morgan, it wasn't him it was just the way with babies. They love their daddy very much.

8:30 means time for bath. Sometimes they love it, other times they hate it. 9:00 is the last meal before bed. Then I read a story, say prayers, swaddle and it's bed time by 9:30. I know they might sleep through the night if I put them to bed at 11, but Morgan and I need that hour and a half just us.

We're getting the hang of this parenting twins things. It's a lot of work but as I'm writing this I've got a baby on each side of me on the couch. There sweet coos and gentle breathing remind me of what a tremendous blessing we have.

Sleeping beauties

I've been the girls in one crib for their morning and afternoon naps. I couldn't resist snapping a few pics of these sleeping beauties.

Rose

Kate

This next pic cracked me up. I put them feet to feet but usually leave a pretty wide gap so they don't kick each other awake. I went in to check and saw this....

They had moved and wiggled their way to have their feet touching. Love it!!

Happy Birthday Heather

Today is my sister's birthday! Here are some of my favorite memories about my sister:

1. She was the only person who could french braid my hair.

2. When I was 5 I use to lay in bed and knock on her knock-knock back (back brace)

3. I use to call her He-He

4. When I was 10 and pretty obnoxious her and her newly wed husband took me to Disney World and Universal.

5. She took me to get my ears pierced

6. She let me stay with her a whole month when I was in middle school, who does that?

7. She never treated me like a stupid kid, she always treated me like a sister.

8. I spent 2 wonderful summers with her as a young women getting to know her a new level.

9. She's been so supportive through my adult life, and even though I don't see her very often we are still so close.

10. She's the women I look upto the most and strive to be like.

I love you Heather!!