We're Learning

It's been 14 months, 1 week and 2 days since the girls were born. You'd think we would know a lot about kids by now, but all I can say is we are learning as we go.

We're learning that they are no longer "safe" on the patio as they can squeeze through the gate and then through our neighbors in about 60 seconds.

We're learning that playing in the sprinklers and sampling mud sometimes comes before grocery shopping and other important errands.

We're learning that baths are more of a necessity now than ever before and are sometimes needed more than once a day.

We're learning that small things like laundry can overwhelm us if we miss a load or two, but it will get done........... eventually.

We're learning that while my womb allowed me to do amazing things like carry 2 babies at once, I'm on my own now and my one set of arms will sometimes fall short.

We're learning that sharing doesn't come naturally for toddlers. It not only disgusts them but also causes negative reactions such as crying, hair pulling, hitting and biting.

We're learning that they DO grow up fast, and that soon enough they will be off to school.....college.....missions......married..... and out of the nest.

And so...........

We're learning

to enjoy them for who they are and what they can do today, to make the most of the difficult times and move on, to not sweat the "small stuff," to look forward to those late night wakings when one doesn't have to share me and my one set of arms is just enough, to take a kazillion pictures in an attempt to capture their every changing form, and to realize how truly blessed we are to have them in our life.