The big ONE

How do I sum up the last year? Wonderful, exciting, crazy, messy, chaotic, noisy, fun, happy.....love. Yep, I've loved these last 12 months. Having twins is all those things and so much more. Exactly one year ago today I was being wheeled into an operating room to give birth to two premature babies. It was exciting and scary. The delivery was fast and pain free, but I was left with fear and loneliness as the twins struggled with complications of their prematurity over the following days. Fast forward to today, also exciting and scary. I'm excited my babies are turning one and scared at how fast the last year has passed. It has been a whorl wind. Little Red still so true to his name has a full head of red, curly hair and is weighing in at 23lbs and is a whole 2 1/2 inches taller than his sister, he's walking that wobbly, stiff legged baby walk and loves blueberries. He's terrified of the stairs and loves to kiss with his slobbery mouth wide open. His favorite game is peek-a-boo and when he's really tired he sings himself to sleep. Sweetie weighs 22lbs and despite being significantly shorter than her brother is just about average in height. She's frightened of strangers but has the cutest little vampire tooth on one side of her mouth when she smiles. She reluctantly wears her bracelets but pulls every barrette from her hair within minutes of being placed. She never stuffs her mouth with food, instead eating each tiny bite thoroughly. She's my angel and I'm so lucky to have her. Their doctor officially confirmed today that they are finally on track with their age group. So on the agenda for today, birthday pictures and a little party. The pictures turned out great, they smiled like the little angels that they are, and the party was a huge success. Little Red loved all his gifts, especially the pink tissue paper his sister's presents were wrapped in!


So after one year what have I learned? First, twins are great, they are not twice the work, they are twice the fun. Second, having a daughter is everything and more than I hoped for. Third, naps and showers may be few and far in between but enjoyed so much more when I finally get one or the other. And last, I am sure of few thing in this world, but one thing I am sure of is how much I love this little double duo of mine. Happy Birthday babies!