I arrived last Thursday, 1/11/13, & the next morning I held our son and daughter for the first time. Love at first sight. So tiny, so helpless. I couldn't bare to be parted from them. So I took them with me immediately, back to the hotel.
So begins our journey together, from little beginnings...
I wouldn't say our last 5 days together have been leisurely.
Oh, no, they have been some of the busiest days of my life, and remember, I do have experience working with small kids, lol. Our angels are 33 week preemies, so they do require a little more careful care. The round the clock feedings every 2 to 3 hours alone have tested both my mental & physical strengths. But when I cuddle them. When I look into their helpless little brown eyes, smell their newness, hear their gentle coos (or their earth shattering screams) it's in these moments that I realize, what I'm experiencing now, is one of life's greatest experiences & gifts. It truly makes life worth living.
The only thing that would add to this joy, is when my dear sweet John is here to join me.
Here's a couple of pics in which I endeavor (I think successfully) to showcase their more adorable qualities....
Ava on the left, & Aiden on the right...enjoying a little twin time nap in Ava's portable bassinet.
Here's Ava, enjoying her third breakfast, lol. Perhaps she' part Hobbit (little Lord of the Rings joke, sorry)
Ava sleeping
So begins our journey together, from little beginnings...
I wouldn't say our last 5 days together have been leisurely.
Oh, no, they have been some of the busiest days of my life, and remember, I do have experience working with small kids, lol. Our angels are 33 week preemies, so they do require a little more careful care. The round the clock feedings every 2 to 3 hours alone have tested both my mental & physical strengths. But when I cuddle them. When I look into their helpless little brown eyes, smell their newness, hear their gentle coos (or their earth shattering screams) it's in these moments that I realize, what I'm experiencing now, is one of life's greatest experiences & gifts. It truly makes life worth living.
The only thing that would add to this joy, is when my dear sweet John is here to join me.
Here's a couple of pics in which I endeavor (I think successfully) to showcase their more adorable qualities....
cuddling Aiden
Gorgeous. Absolutely gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThat feeling doesn't change; the joy you feel when you look into their eyes. Nothing in this world has gbiven me greater pleasure than looking to my kids eyes, even when they are upset....(even when they have a biting match.....lol)
-sarah (my profile says Stefanie for some reason...)
I really can't wait to see you guys when we get back. If we're lucky it won't take more than another couple of weeks, but could be longer, uggg.
DeleteI'm waiting for the US Embassy to get back to me. We just received the official birth certificate today (it was expedited) The paperwork couldn't even begin until we had it in hand.
aww, they are so beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSuch adorable babies! Yes Howie, it's so true...kids bring so much joy into our lives. Enjoy them.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely precious, especially the pictures of them holding your hand and lying on your chest. Congrats on your pigeon pair!
ReplyDeleteSo tiny!! They are awesome - I almost cried at your post, it was touching. The pics capture the spirit of your words perfectly.
ReplyDeleteThanks John,
DeleteIt amazes me how they move me. I look at them in their little cocoons, all snuggly buggly I just stare at them while they sleep. Wrinkle their little noses, pucker their lips, roll in their sleep ...these little people, it's like surreal. I can't believe they're my kids.
We just met, but I already love them so much. Just thinking about them lying not 4 feet from me at this moment, even now, makes me teary eyed.
So little & cute. Can't wait to catch up with you guys when we get there!
ReplyDeleteOh..so cute and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteprecious :)
ReplyDeleteLittle angels! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMy they are such sweet precious little things... The pic of them cuddled up together just warms my heart.
ReplyDeleteAww thanks...So tiny they both fit comfortably in one "Phil & Teds Cacoon", you know that's small.
DeleteIt was so nice meeting you too. My little girl has been with me now two nights and wow she is a eater and on top of that a good sleeper. I wish you the best and a speedy trip home.
ReplyDeleteI am so glad you three made it home safely. We got home 5 days ago. It's so surreal isn't it?
DeleteIf your near Clifton you're always welcome here.
All the best to you all! Big hugs! Cheers!
Hey I gotta say the frro was f**king hell. I'm glad you made it home ok. I bet John was happy to see the twins. Love to come out and visit sometime. Curt has been a Isabella hog and has told me he loves me so much more when I came home with Bella. Keep in touch Thundaercats87@yahoo.com
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