Words to Live By

I have found a lot of books helpful in preparing for having twins, but one in particular was both informative and humorous - and when you're sleep deprived and stuck at home every day, humor is necessary!  This book is "Ready or Not...Here We Come!" by Elizabeth Lyons.  In the chapter on 0-3 months, the author lays out "Mantras for Keeping Your Sanity."  I find these extremely helpful to remember each and every day.  And since I cannot form my own thoughts lately, I decided to share them with you all :)

1.  I will sleep again.

2. I will keep my sense of humor.

3.  I will be flexible.

4.  Nothing magical happens at the six-week mark. (This is true - we have passed this mark and nothing drastic has changed!)

5.  It matters not if I shower each day or put on clothes.  After all, I've been dreaming of a day I could spend in pajamas from dawn until, well, the next dawn.

6.  We would not have been given these babies if we could not do this.

7.  Breathe. Smile. Love.

8.  Sweet Jesus, if you're there, help!

There you go.  If you see me in the next few weeks, and I look a little frazzled or crazed (or both), feel free to repeat these mantras to me.  And now, some gratuitous baby pictures.

I am working on some postings which include a day in the life of me and the babies (very exciting, as you will see) and also a profile of each baby - they are individuals already and we definitely want to foster that.  But, I will need a bit more sleep and/or time in the day.  As it is, I am typing this while both babies are occupied in their vibrating chairs (by occupied, I of course mean napping).  But, I do intend on keeping up this blog, so bear with me!