Britney here! It's been a while since either Ben or I have made it over to the blog. Slackers, you might say, but believe it or not life with twins is kind of crazy. There's been good, bad, messy, smelly, funny, and a whole lot of love floatin' around our abode lately, but I'll be honest - having babies is not what I imagined it would be.
Every one tells you, "prepare to never sleep again" or "enjoy your sleep now because you won't get it after babies". There's no way you can even comprehend what that means before it happens to you. It's almost like a joke. Then there's the constant spit ups (can be up to 15 times a day on a bad day for us per babe - comes with premie territory), the napless phases, and last but not least the HICCUPS! Ugg, it can be rough. But oh, how joyous it can be.
Ben and I are stronger than ever (at least to me... :) ) because we have relied so much on each other to fill in the gaps and hold up the other when we're weak- and man have we had moments like that. However, after a spit up we'll get a huge smile out of the girls - both of them seem to be doing it and it's the funniest thing! It's like whatever frustration you felt leaves instantly and I can't help but laugh at how silly it is. Then there're the tutes. For some reason those tutes bring out the brightest smile in our babes and they'll even throw in a giggle at times. Who wouldn't kill for a moment like that with a sweet innocent babe who has no idea how embarrassed they'll be when that happens down the road.
Sometimes I wake up in the morning and leave the babes in bed since we have to bring them in quite often during the evening, and I'll come back to see daddy all cuddled up to them, hushing them with sweet kisses or saying to them how much he loves them. "You're so little, daddy loves you, you wouldn't even believe it." Melt!
All in all I'm amazed by how much this has made us each grow as people - this parenthood business. I hope I'm becoming more patient, but I know my heart is growing more every day through the bliss and the struggles. Motherhood is an amazing thing, a gift, and although I may sound like a cry baby to some, I feel like the luckiest mama in the world to have these adorable babies that Ben and I were blessed with.
I'd like to finish up by saying how grateful I am to my Father in Heaven for giving me a life I feel I don't deserve. My supportive and loving and so stinkin' HOT husband who lifts me every day is the greatest and first gift I'll cherish for eternity. Then my babies have brought so much joy and life into our home - it will never be the same and every day we enjoy the little things as they grow. It's all amazing and astonishing to see - something we made together becoming more human every day. Lastly, this Easter Sunday I feel so indebted to my Savior for giving his life for me and all the people in my life, and for this world. Without his perfect and selfless example, we would be nothing, and without God's forgiveness that we're granted through Christ's atonement, we would not enjoy new experiences or growth. Today I feel so much love for my Savior and to be a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints which has given me the strength and outlook to enjoy it all. Christ lives - in our hearts, and more importantly, in our homes.
Here are some pics we haven't had a chance to share but definitely NEED to! :
Baby Announcement sent to immediate fam:
Recent photo of Evie:
Our Easter Chicks:
Our first family photo taken by Ben himself on Feb. 14th:
Happy Easters, everyone!
