Where do I start? I am enjoying being a Mom to our 5 precious children. Before the twins were born, I would sit and think about what it might be like. I never imagined it to be like this. I am cherishing every moment. I feel so content and at peace. It helps that all I have done is focus on the children for the last 2.5 weeks. We have had meals provided every day since we came home(and even had some meals before). We are so blessed. Thank you to each of you who have provided a meal for our family. Yes, I could make a meal but it so nice to not have to worry about that right now and just be able to focus on our family. Simon asked me last night when I will cook again. It is nice to know that he likes Mommy's cooking.
The twins are eating and sleeping well and are so content. We know that this can change but we will take it as it comes. We know that there may be challenges and struggles ahead.(remember we already have 3 other children:)) We are not so naive to think it is all smooth sailing.
Those of you who know me well, you know that I am a neat freak & I love to clean and have a tidy house. I am even content in this area. I have not been cleaning. Bryan has done the vacuuming and I try to keep things tidy but have not done any major cleaning like I usually do. And the amazing thing is that I am fine with that. I know that these precious children will all grow up so fast(like our oldest 3 already have) and I do not want to look back with regrets wishing that I would have spent more time with my children rather than cleaning my house.
Before the twins were born, I was wondering how a person deals with twins, having one cry while you deal with the other or having them on different schedules. I have never been a scheduled mom as far as feeding babies or their sleep schedule but I thought I would need to with twins. I cannot bring myself to be so rigid. The twins are on a schedule of their own & we are doing what works best right now. We have them sleep with us. We did this with all our other babies so why not the twins? Again, I do not want to look back & think, 'why didn't I snuggle them more?'
As A Mom of 5, I feel so blessed!!
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4 comments:
you are blessed indeed!
Jamie,
This is such a great post and a great reminder. I wish more moms thought like you. I love you and I love your children. I can't wait to see them again. Have a great day.
Love Heidi
You have a wonderful attitude to parenting. We also slept with our kids and they are all pretty well adjusted.
If only all parents would see how blessed they are...
Your kids are so lucky to have you as their momma!
Kids do grow up very fast, I'm glad that you are cherishing your moments with them while they're young.
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