So, wow, it's been a really long time since I've posted here. I'm going to try and be pretty regular about posting this year. I've been "blog-stalking" some friends and love reading all the developments in their lives. It's only fair that I keep up my end of communication, and it's also a fantastic way to document our lives with our little girls.
Well, here we are with my first post of the new year on the first day of the new year (how fitting). I'm going to keep this short since I'm not feeling the greatest, but here are some things I am looking forward to this year:
- Adelaide & Miriam's first birthday (wow)
- Running the St. Patrick's day Dash (yes - running, which will be a huge deal for anyone who knows my aversion to running)
- Swimming lessons with Adelaide & Miriam
- Andy's 30th birthday
- Friends' weddings in the spring and fall
- Exciting vacations (willl write about them as they get closer)
- My 30th birthday (yikes)
- All the fascinating things our little Adelaide & Miriam have in store for us
HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Friday, January 1, 2010
Tuesday, May 26, 2009
We are blessed
Yesterday, Andy and I went through all the pictures we took of the girls from the day they were born through the time they left the hospital. We marveled at how much they have changed, as well as how tiny they really were when they were born (Adelaide was 2lbs 6oz and Miriam was 2lbs 3oz). The nurses at the hospital kept telling us that we wouldn't remember how small they were, and we didn't believe them at the time, but it turns out that they were right. My heart hurt to see all the IVs and tubes and breathing apparatus sticking out of them, and I relived all the emotions we experienced in those 11 or so weeks. We thought it would never end and I kept worrying that things would go wrong. Fortunately, our prayers were answered and our baby girls did finally come home and they are healthy.
What got me thinking about all this came from watching an episode of So You Think You Can Dance (the show touches us all ;)). There was a girl auditioning who had something called spinal dysplasia (I'm pretty sure I got the name wrong). Basically, her spine is missing some vertebrae, and while the rest of her body seems to have formed normally, her torso is extremely small. She has to go through life with people staring, pointing, and laughing at her - and she still went out there and auditioned for the show. I looked over at Andy and said "For all we went through with the girls, and with me pitying our situation, seeing this really makes me realize how well things did turn out". Granted, things weren't ideal, but we have our two little girls home with us now and the whole hospital experience lasted 2.5 months - really not that long when you put things in perspective.
Thinking about how blessed we are to have such a wonderful little family and such a great support system really helps those midnight feedings be a bit more bearable. When both girls are crying and I feel like I'm at my wits' end because I can't calm them down, I take a minute and remember that they are healthy babies with great sets of lungs! And finally, at times like this (right now), when they are snoozing peacefully in their cribs looking like perfect little angels (how do they do that?) or they look at Andy and me with grins on their faces, I think that life couldn't get more perfect than this.
Thank you so much to my parents, Andy's parents, our siblings and amazing friends and family for being there for us, with encouraging words and showers of gifts for our little babies.
P.S. One paragraph does not do the hospital experience justice - I will be sure to expand on it in a future post.
What got me thinking about all this came from watching an episode of So You Think You Can Dance (the show touches us all ;)). There was a girl auditioning who had something called spinal dysplasia (I'm pretty sure I got the name wrong). Basically, her spine is missing some vertebrae, and while the rest of her body seems to have formed normally, her torso is extremely small. She has to go through life with people staring, pointing, and laughing at her - and she still went out there and auditioned for the show. I looked over at Andy and said "For all we went through with the girls, and with me pitying our situation, seeing this really makes me realize how well things did turn out". Granted, things weren't ideal, but we have our two little girls home with us now and the whole hospital experience lasted 2.5 months - really not that long when you put things in perspective.
Thinking about how blessed we are to have such a wonderful little family and such a great support system really helps those midnight feedings be a bit more bearable. When both girls are crying and I feel like I'm at my wits' end because I can't calm them down, I take a minute and remember that they are healthy babies with great sets of lungs! And finally, at times like this (right now), when they are snoozing peacefully in their cribs looking like perfect little angels (how do they do that?) or they look at Andy and me with grins on their faces, I think that life couldn't get more perfect than this.
Thank you so much to my parents, Andy's parents, our siblings and amazing friends and family for being there for us, with encouraging words and showers of gifts for our little babies.
P.S. One paragraph does not do the hospital experience justice - I will be sure to expand on it in a future post.
Saturday, May 23, 2009
What a gorgeous day...
We had an absolutely amazing day today. It started off with the girls' first trip to Costco and what's not to love about that! We strapped them up in their Baby Bjorns and took the store by storm. Actually, they slept through most of the adventure, but I'm pretty sure they loved it. The husband and I are quite fond of attention, so we were very happy when people stopped by to gawk at our two little ones while we fed them their bottles in the food court. I do have to say this, though - if you're going to exclaim at our twins, please say something more entertaining than "Babies!" before walking away. Yes, we know what they are - thanks.
Anyway, after trying not to buy the entire store, we headed home to unload our wares. It was so nice outside, though, that we couldn't help but take the kiddoes out for a walk downtown. We headed over to the biergarten at the Rathskeller - amazing! I think I want to go there every weekend this summer.
Finally, we had our neighbours over for a cookout tonight. It was very entertaining for us girls to watch our husbands sitting out on the deck in chairs hunched over a couple of camping grills. The arrival of our daughters has definitely put a halt in plans to outfit the deck, among other household projects. The food turned out amazing, though, and we had a fantastic time playing cards and hanging out while the babies snoozed.
I wish everyday could be like today.
Anyway, after trying not to buy the entire store, we headed home to unload our wares. It was so nice outside, though, that we couldn't help but take the kiddoes out for a walk downtown. We headed over to the biergarten at the Rathskeller - amazing! I think I want to go there every weekend this summer.
Finally, we had our neighbours over for a cookout tonight. It was very entertaining for us girls to watch our husbands sitting out on the deck in chairs hunched over a couple of camping grills. The arrival of our daughters has definitely put a halt in plans to outfit the deck, among other household projects. The food turned out amazing, though, and we had a fantastic time playing cards and hanging out while the babies snoozed.
I wish everyday could be like today.
Friday, May 22, 2009
Alright, Tiff - I'm here!
So, I've been thinking/talking about starting a blog for a little while now. Not everyone I know keeps up with facebook (shocking, I know), so this seems like a good way to keep people updated. Also, due to my recent lack of sleep as a new parent (I have beautiful 3-month old twin girls), I somehow agreed to start a blog when talking to my good friend Tiffany a few days ago. She just got engaged (yay!) and is starting a wedding blog, so maybe it was her beautiful shiny ring that made me say yes or that she's a bride, and we all know not to argue with brides.
Anyway, welcome to my blog. I'll be writing about my crazy life with my husband and daughters, and basically whatever comes to mind. Hopefully it keeps you entertained (or at the very least, informed).
Anyway, welcome to my blog. I'll be writing about my crazy life with my husband and daughters, and basically whatever comes to mind. Hopefully it keeps you entertained (or at the very least, informed).
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