Friends with babies ask me how I did it with two infants. This question always leaves me speechless, it cuts to my core and brings tears to my eyes. I didn't have a choice. It was by far the hardest thing I've ever done and I'm so grateful that the intensity of the first six months has subsided and things are calming down. I honestly don't know how I would have done it without my husband, and the support of our family and friends. I'm grateful every day for the wonderful people that helped me during that time. I'm happy to say that the babies are sleeping for longer stretches at night, are becoming more independent, crawling around and entertaining themselves more, and are becoming more delightful as their personalities emerge and they interact with us and each other. My anxiety level has declined, I'm becoming more relaxed, getting more sleep and actually getting some semblance of a life back. Orlando and I have had friends over, I've been going to yoga again, staying up a bit later which gives me some "me time" (goodbye 7pm bedtime) and overall, I'm starting to feel more human again.
When the girls and I are snuggled up on the sofa watching Dora and eating crackers, I get visions of the future. A future where the three of us (and when daddy's home, the four of us) actually hang out, make forts, read books on rainy days, cuddle up to watch movies, make cookies, play in the yard and go for adventures. This future excites and delights me. All those other parents were right, it does get better, easier and more enjoyable! Until they become teenagers I guess...
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| Hosting a dinner for my family at our new home (alright, my mom did the cooking - thanks mom!) |
2 comments:
Glad to hear things are going well, and good to see you posting again.
I love this picture! It makes me feel immensely warm and fuzzy.
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