When you’re pregnant with twins, you get a lot of sarcastic and negative one-liners:
“Better you than me.”
“Good luck with that!”
“Oh, you poor thing.”
And of course, you also get a lot of colorful adjectives predicting what your first year with twins will look like:
“Sleepless.”
“Crazy.”
“Hellish.”
After all the talk, the worry brought on by others, and the scary predictions, I can think of only one word when I reflect on this last year: joy. From the moment my baby boys entered this world with two hearty screams for two very tiny babies to this present moment as they chatter away with each other in their cribs delaying their afternoon nap, this year has birthed a joy that I had yet to experience in my first 27 years.
And yes, this year also flirted with craziness, sleeplessness, worry, and even a few times with utter desperation. But when I stand back in reflection, those difficult moments fade next to the vibrant laughter, fun, and joy that I’ve experienced being a mama to my two little men.
Thus, I sit here with misty eyes realizing this first year has come and gone for Hudson and Corbin. Time has run away from me, and now I must say goodbye to a beautiful twelve months. But God-willing, parenthood will continue for many years, and I can be assured there will be more joyful adventures ahead.
November 25, 2010
Hudson Calvin born at 7:55 a.m., 5 pounds 2 ounces, 18 inches long
Corbin John born at 7:57 a.m., 3 pounds 1 ounce, 16.5 inches long
November 2011
Oh, how my boys have grown!
