My Twins are Turning 1 Tomorrow...

Today on 2/2/2015, Groundhog Day, I am filled with memories of what life was like exactly a year ago. Watching the Seahawks win their first Super Bowl on 2/2/2014 (Blah, Go 9ers!) and thinking that I have my c-section in the morning on 2/3/2014. I remember how freaked out I was about every single aspect of what was to come. I really didn't envision how we would get by with two newborns at once. Well, here we are a year later. We survived and they survived most importantly. Everyone always said that we just have to get through the first year with twins. I remember thinking that a year is a long time, but it wasn't. Despite all of the challenges, this year flew right by and now it is such a bittersweet feeling as my infants are becoming toddlers. I thank God every day for them and I can't imagine my life any other way now. Here's a birthday poem I wrote for the girls' 1st birthday:

I remember that life-changing day

When I had no idea what to do or say

After being told that I’m having twins

And this is how our little story begins

Through difficult pregnancy and bed rest

All I could do was wish for the best

I was scared of raising two at once

Yet I was so grateful for this chance

Carrying twins was so surreal

I asked daily if this was real

I could never truly process it

I was terrified, I must admit

All of that flew by and there you were

Two swaddled babies with blonde hair

So tiny, fragile, wrinkly, cute and new

I was at a loss, yet I knew I loved you

The first few months were so rough

Diapers, milk, gas, crying and stuff

I didn't think we would ever survive

It was a very different style of life

Our world was turned upside down

If not for your grandparents around

We wouldn't have gotten through

They helped us care for both of you

Suddenly your smiles appeared

And most troubles disappeared

Then you became so much fun

And now you're turning ONE!

I love your silky skin and hair

You two are the sweetest pair

I love how you move and crawl

I wouldn't change a thing at all

With you two the work load is double

But now instead of double the trouble

We tell everyone it's double the fun

Because two of you are better than one

You both bring everyone so much joy

I want to buy you every single toy

With your beautiful dimples and eyes

You two are our greatest surprise

You're loved more than you know

We're excited to watch you grow

Our world revolves around you

Happy Birthday to the both of you!