Monday, October 31, 2011
Sunday, October 23, 2011
Happy 2nd Birthday, Joey and Lizie!!
Wow! It's hard to believe my sweet Eliza Ann and Joseph Henry are 2 years old. It seems like just yesterday they were still in my belly, kicking me (and each other) like crazy.
I look at the above photo and I remember how scared I was before I delivered the twins. I was so afraid of disrupting the comfortable, secure world we'd created for Linnea, and I was worried about how chaotic our household would become. We hadn't planned on having another baby so soon after we had Linnea (she was only 14 months when I found out I was pregnant again). I definitely wasn't "ready" to go through another pregnancy, and when I found out I was having twins, a big part of me was devastated. Mostly, though, I was just terrified. In fact, when it was time to head to the hospital for my scheduled c-section, I cried...the entire car ride and pretty much right into the operating room. I remember kissing Linnea goodbye, and literally running (well, waddling as fast as I could...I was 38 weeks pregnant with twins) out the door, so she wouldn't see the tears already streaming down my face.
Fast forward a couple hours, and here's what we held in our hands. Eliza Ann and Joseph Henry. Wow. It's hard to believe they were ever this small. It's amazing to look at them now and be so awed by the little people they've become.
Sweet Joey,
At 2 years old, you are a bundle of yummy-ness. You were born with the face of an angel and you still have the same face. You are sweet and kind, and you love snuggles. You love the outdoors and exploring nature. You are starting to play more with Linnea...you love running around after her and copying everything she does...and she loves it too. Oh, the noise you two make! You are such a joy. It suits you that you're the "middle" child. You are always patient enough to "take one for the team," so to speak. You "go with the flow" more than your sisters, and we thank you SO much for that. You are similar to your big sister in that at age 2, you also have a "wise beyond your years" understanding that acting out will only make a situation worse. You just sit quietly and make the best out of life. You are truly a gift from God.
Dearest Lizie,
My doll-baby...so petite and feminine. I love your big blue eyes, tiny nose, and little lips. You are such a smart beauty, and you are a barrel of fun! You have your daddy wrapped around your long, skinny finger. You have become such a silly girl, and you love to laugh. You are still very particular, though, and we feel like you need to be around people who know you best. That's where you seem to be the most comfortable. You always carry a little stuffed animal around with you (right now it's Pablo), but you're also into Thomas Trains. You love playing with your new trains, and you do a very "intense face" when you're watching anything mechanical. You are obsessed with the ipad. You must have equal parts mommy and daddy in you! You have been, and we think will continue to be, our biggest surprise. We never know exactly what we're going to get with you...and we love it.
So, there you have it...we've made it 2 years. It seemed to go by slow and fast at the same time. I'm a lot less terrified these days, and I have accepted life with twins doesn't get any "easier" it just gets "different." Having the twins completed our family. Joseph and Eliza, we all love you SO very much! Happy Happy Birthday, my lovies!!
I look at the above photo and I remember how scared I was before I delivered the twins. I was so afraid of disrupting the comfortable, secure world we'd created for Linnea, and I was worried about how chaotic our household would become. We hadn't planned on having another baby so soon after we had Linnea (she was only 14 months when I found out I was pregnant again). I definitely wasn't "ready" to go through another pregnancy, and when I found out I was having twins, a big part of me was devastated. Mostly, though, I was just terrified. In fact, when it was time to head to the hospital for my scheduled c-section, I cried...the entire car ride and pretty much right into the operating room. I remember kissing Linnea goodbye, and literally running (well, waddling as fast as I could...I was 38 weeks pregnant with twins) out the door, so she wouldn't see the tears already streaming down my face.
Fast forward a couple hours, and here's what we held in our hands. Eliza Ann and Joseph Henry. Wow. It's hard to believe they were ever this small. It's amazing to look at them now and be so awed by the little people they've become.
Sweet Joey,
At 2 years old, you are a bundle of yummy-ness. You were born with the face of an angel and you still have the same face. You are sweet and kind, and you love snuggles. You love the outdoors and exploring nature. You are starting to play more with Linnea...you love running around after her and copying everything she does...and she loves it too. Oh, the noise you two make! You are such a joy. It suits you that you're the "middle" child. You are always patient enough to "take one for the team," so to speak. You "go with the flow" more than your sisters, and we thank you SO much for that. You are similar to your big sister in that at age 2, you also have a "wise beyond your years" understanding that acting out will only make a situation worse. You just sit quietly and make the best out of life. You are truly a gift from God.
Dearest Lizie,
My doll-baby...so petite and feminine. I love your big blue eyes, tiny nose, and little lips. You are such a smart beauty, and you are a barrel of fun! You have your daddy wrapped around your long, skinny finger. You have become such a silly girl, and you love to laugh. You are still very particular, though, and we feel like you need to be around people who know you best. That's where you seem to be the most comfortable. You always carry a little stuffed animal around with you (right now it's Pablo), but you're also into Thomas Trains. You love playing with your new trains, and you do a very "intense face" when you're watching anything mechanical. You are obsessed with the ipad. You must have equal parts mommy and daddy in you! You have been, and we think will continue to be, our biggest surprise. We never know exactly what we're going to get with you...and we love it.
So, there you have it...we've made it 2 years. It seemed to go by slow and fast at the same time. I'm a lot less terrified these days, and I have accepted life with twins doesn't get any "easier" it just gets "different." Having the twins completed our family. Joseph and Eliza, we all love you SO very much! Happy Happy Birthday, my lovies!!
Monday, October 10, 2011
Sunday, October 2, 2011
Go Meemee Go!
Today we went to St. Paul to watch the runners in the Twin Cities Marathon.
Even though it was a little chilly out, it was super cool to watch so many people run. We got to ring bells, wave and shout to cheer on the runners. We could totally run like that 'cause we're super fast. Maybe someday.
Our cousins even came with us to cheer on the runners.
It's always fun to run around and shout with our cousins. We may or may not have gotten a little distracted from our cheering duties...
The coolest part was when we finally spotted our Meemee and she ran by and high-fived us!!
We were so proud of our Meemee for running the 10-mile. What a remarkable accomplishment!
Even though it was a little chilly out, it was super cool to watch so many people run. We got to ring bells, wave and shout to cheer on the runners. We could totally run like that 'cause we're super fast. Maybe someday.
Our cousins even came with us to cheer on the runners.
It's always fun to run around and shout with our cousins. We may or may not have gotten a little distracted from our cheering duties...
The coolest part was when we finally spotted our Meemee and she ran by and high-fived us!!
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