A wise woman once said (or wrote in a comment on my blog) that the day would come when I would feel sad for people who don't have twins. I definitely think there are elements to having twins that I wouldn't wish on other people (twice the tantrums, messes, screaming, dirty diapers, trouble, etc). But most of it... oh, most of it is truly great.I absolutely adore the stage the twins are at right now—the sometime verbal, mostly babble, discovering everything stage. It's hilarious and crazy. And it's awesome with two. Sure, they rip apart the books in our bookshelf on a daily basis and get into more trouble than three single children ever would. But I love watching two completely different little people develop their personalities.
I love driving in the car and having both of them say, "Ma, Ma, Ma" over and over again like they want to tell me something.
I love when both of them fight over who gets to sit on my lap.
I love walking into the house and hearing both of them shriek with delight.
I love letting them loose in our backyard and watching to see which way they'll go. (N usually heads immediately for the in-ground trampoline in our neighbor's yard or a bicycle she's too small to ride. A2 usually begins exploring the yard and bike trail on his own, content to be his own man.)
I love picking them up from nursery and watching their little faces light up when they see me.
I love watching them wrestle with their dad and give their siblings hugs.
I love listening to them "talk" with each other, tickle each other, and get excited to see each other.
I love it when N sits back in her highchair and puts her feet in the air, just so her brother can tickle her toes.
I really can't imagine our lives without these two little people in it. They bring us so much fun and challenges and joy. And sometimes I think that everyone should have this kind of joy. But then it wouldn't be quite so special, would it?
So thanks, Laurie J. You were right.
I couldn't resist adding this picture. N's ensemble is courtesy of Grandma Bee. Isn't it precious?!
7 comments:
It was so fun to play with them this week! They are so absolutely yummy. I wish they (and you) lived in my back yard!
I couldn't agree more with both of you! Being able to mother twins is among the greatest blessings of my life. (And just wait until they're a couple years older--they'll keep each other entertained endlessly!)
Okay you sold me...I want some..well for the afternoon. I guess I better just borrow yours! Send them now and N has to be in that precious dress!!!
I like being called, "Grandma Bee". It kind of reminds me of "Aunt Bee" in Andy of Mayberry :)
So glad you are able to see beyond all the work and enjoy these precious times that go so fast.
Tell them Grandma Bee loves them!
They really are such a blessing and yours are adorable!
Power to you! Here's hoping I don't have twins! HA! If I already have (almost) 4 singles!! Glad you're enjoying them so much! I love the stage they are in!
Well I would have to wholeheartedly agree. Although my boys don't always get along, there is nothing like seeing them play together. When they sit there and make each other laugh... seriously almost makes me cry. Yeah, twins are the coolest.
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