We've been taking full advantage of this hot weather and the short summers that we have. Over the last couple of weeks, almost every day, I fill up the little kiddie pool that our neighbour (who is now no longer our neighbour) bought for the kids. Jayna goes to town in the little pool and loves it. The babies also love sitting in it and Jayna loves watering them while they're in there. Mara and Davin also love sitting on the mat outside and watching what goes on. I'm very happy that our kids love being outside.
After a weekend like this one, where we've been outside for most of it, we are so thankful that we did our yard reno last year. After discovering we were expecting twins, I had originally said that we wouldn't have done it knowing that, for financial reasons. Now, we couldn't be happier that we did it. We love our yard, the kids have a place to play, and it's low maintenance. There is also a big patio where we eat dinner outside regularly and entertain with fires and drinks at night!
Jayna has been in her new daycare for three weeks now. She's doing really well and loves it.
The twins are now trying so hard to move and are being slightly successful in scooting around a bit. I'm not very pleased with this, as I know it will drastically change our lives. One moving baby is bad enough. I've seen my friend with her two busy boys, and I'm quite happy with our kids holding off on the moving for as long as possible, although it's only a matter of time.
Well, off to get a few things done around the house so that we can enjoy our company who's coming soon!
A blog about surviving parenthood with a set of twins and a three year old.
Monday 23 July 2012
Monday 16 July 2012
One year ago
Saturday marked the one year anniversary of us finding out that we were having twins. I will never forget that day and my reaction. To read the story of my reaction, go to my first blog entry. I will never forget this day as it was such a life changer. It was definitely not something that we expected in the slightest.
I remember thinking that maybe it was a mistake, or I was dreaming. It took me a long time to come to terms with it and sometimes I still think I'm dreaming.
When I think of this day, I feel like a terrible mother. I remember feeling terrified and wondering how this could happen to us. I knew it was a good thing in the long run, but I wondered about my abilities as a mother and if I'd be able to handle three under two years old. The part that bothers me is that I still look back at that day and have negative feelings. I'm watching the twins sit on the floor and play together right now and they are so cute. I can't understand why I feel this way. They are happy and healthy babies and watching the two of them interact is priceless and brings tears to my eyes. Watching Jayna interact with them is also amazing. It's like we have two moms in the house most of the time.
When I was pregnant, and people heard I was having twins, they would say things like "oh you must be so excited", "lucky you", "I always wanted twins". These are just a few of the things they would say. I always thought, "Are you freakin' crazy? No, I'm no excited about having twins, I'm shit scared." I knew we were very fortunate, but I wasn't excited about having twins. The reality was this....how were we going to afford daycare, diapers, sports later on, family vacations? How small will our house become? How will the kids like sharing bedrooms? How hard is this going to be????? One baby's challenging enough. I really wanted to ask them to come and spend a week with us if they thought it was so great. I have never met a mother of multiples who has said they would wish having multiples on anyone. Despite all the love, what does that tell you?
I think that par of me felt irresponsible in a sense. I felt like we were for sure going to struggle financially, and it was beyond our control. We didn't choose to have a third child. Most people get to decide whether or not they can afford another child (whatever the number may be) and then go from there. We had decided we were ok with two and hadn't yet figured out if a third was a responsible decision for us. I guess there's a reason everything happens.
July 14th will be a date that I will remember forever and feel overwhelmed and scared when I think of it, but December 5th is the day that truly changed our lives and I will remember that day for all the right reasons. Being so lucky to have three happy and healthy children who make us smile (and want to pull out our hair) every day is more than we ever could have asked for.
Here are some recent pictures
I remember thinking that maybe it was a mistake, or I was dreaming. It took me a long time to come to terms with it and sometimes I still think I'm dreaming.
When I think of this day, I feel like a terrible mother. I remember feeling terrified and wondering how this could happen to us. I knew it was a good thing in the long run, but I wondered about my abilities as a mother and if I'd be able to handle three under two years old. The part that bothers me is that I still look back at that day and have negative feelings. I'm watching the twins sit on the floor and play together right now and they are so cute. I can't understand why I feel this way. They are happy and healthy babies and watching the two of them interact is priceless and brings tears to my eyes. Watching Jayna interact with them is also amazing. It's like we have two moms in the house most of the time.
When I was pregnant, and people heard I was having twins, they would say things like "oh you must be so excited", "lucky you", "I always wanted twins". These are just a few of the things they would say. I always thought, "Are you freakin' crazy? No, I'm no excited about having twins, I'm shit scared." I knew we were very fortunate, but I wasn't excited about having twins. The reality was this....how were we going to afford daycare, diapers, sports later on, family vacations? How small will our house become? How will the kids like sharing bedrooms? How hard is this going to be????? One baby's challenging enough. I really wanted to ask them to come and spend a week with us if they thought it was so great. I have never met a mother of multiples who has said they would wish having multiples on anyone. Despite all the love, what does that tell you?
I think that par of me felt irresponsible in a sense. I felt like we were for sure going to struggle financially, and it was beyond our control. We didn't choose to have a third child. Most people get to decide whether or not they can afford another child (whatever the number may be) and then go from there. We had decided we were ok with two and hadn't yet figured out if a third was a responsible decision for us. I guess there's a reason everything happens.
July 14th will be a date that I will remember forever and feel overwhelmed and scared when I think of it, but December 5th is the day that truly changed our lives and I will remember that day for all the right reasons. Being so lucky to have three happy and healthy children who make us smile (and want to pull out our hair) every day is more than we ever could have asked for.
Here are some recent pictures
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| Mara's first time at the beach. |
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| Davin's first time at the beach. |
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| Jayna, Mara, and Davin meeting their new friend for life Payton (4 days old)!!! |
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