Reflections

I can't believe that it has been almost a month since I've last posted. We've been doing a LOT of living during the last month! The end of the school year is always a busy busy time for me. The twins had a birthday party and my first week out of school was spent planning and crafting. This week has truly been our first week of summer and we have been soaking up every minute of it! I am LOVING being a home with the babies and just cannot get enough of them. I'm writing this post tonight because I don't want these feelings to leave me. Today is the twins' first birthday. It amazes me that we have been parents for a year. This has been hands down the best, most satisfying, and blessed year of my life. My children are truly a gift from God and I am learning so much about who I am by being their mommy. This year hasn't always been perfect and there definitely have been some rough periods of adjustment but I wouldn't trade it for the world. As I was praying over the kids tonight I couldn't think of a single thing to ask of God. My heart was so full of gratitude for giving me this life, blessing me with these children, this husband, and my amazing family. I am feeling so extremely blessed. I can still remember this time last year, the anticipation of waiting for my c-section, the miracle of meeting each baby for the first time, watching Jay become a Dad, and all of our family meeting these beautiful babies. I am a bit sad that an entire year has passed but every stage with these two gets better and better; and while I do miss those snuggly newborns, I fall more in love with my children everyday. I am so excited to learn what God has in store for Emma Cate, Holden, and our family in the future. I am so thankful to be their mommy.

I loved having the birthday party this past week and saving this day for our family. I woke the twins up singing happy birthday and video taping their reactions. I "interviewed" them about their favorite things as one year olds. I hope to keep this tradition every year. I made banana chocolate chip pancakes for breakfast and Holden was a mess gobbling down every last bite! We had a fun playdate at the pool with a bunch of my friends from work and their kids. We all enjoyed a yummy Whole Foods cake and sang to the babies. We had their favorites for lunch (cheese, strawberries, yogurt, and turkey) and play a little before swim lessons. Both babies did great at swim today! Emma Cate floated on her back unassisted and Holden kicked to the wall and pulled himself up on the bar. Friday is photography day so I'll snap a few pictures at lessons tomorrow. The babies finished out the day with a quick trip to the mall and another favorite foods dinner (chicken fingers and sweet potatoes) with Daddy.