This week our twins turn two. TWO! The other days as they munched on fruit their mouths were quiet with the exception of an occasional hum or declaration of "apple". In the sweet silence I smiled and my mind drifted to questions I frequently ask myself.
So far being a parent gets more joyful as we have more children. I loved being J's mom, and now I seem to love even more about my life as a mom. Does it add up like arithmetic so that J plus E plus A equals three portions of parental joy? Or does parental joy accumulate exponentially?
Was it necessary to make the initial investment of having a singleton (J) first to make having twins seem so rewarding? Am I receiving interest on the investments of time and love I make daily? Does it compound annually, or just when they hit milestones?
Do I feel twice as amused by my especially-silly A and E because they are twins, or is it because any home with two toddlers is unavoidably comparable to the circus?
Perhaps the answers aren't important. This week we celebrate the great addition these two have been to our family.
So far being a parent gets more joyful as we have more children. I loved being J's mom, and now I seem to love even more about my life as a mom. Does it add up like arithmetic so that J plus E plus A equals three portions of parental joy? Or does parental joy accumulate exponentially?
Was it necessary to make the initial investment of having a singleton (J) first to make having twins seem so rewarding? Am I receiving interest on the investments of time and love I make daily? Does it compound annually, or just when they hit milestones?
Do I feel twice as amused by my especially-silly A and E because they are twins, or is it because any home with two toddlers is unavoidably comparable to the circus?
Perhaps the answers aren't important. This week we celebrate the great addition these two have been to our family.
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My answer it YES to all questions. And, it still blows my mind that love truly knows no bounds and that the heart somehow finds room for all kinds of "joy." Even joy that first starts out as fear, sadness, and question. You are amazing. Such wisdom at such an age. Where DID you come from?
Tell me more about the drawing behind E.
Looks like someone must be in love with all those hearts.
this is so sweet and I love the fact they are BOTH eating the whole darn apple...you couldn't pay my kids to do that, although they would eat apple slices which is an incredible feat for the older 2.
what a fun ride with your sweet children, can't wait to see the birthday festivities!
Two!? It seems like you just posted those fun pictures of them eating cake for their first birthday! I love their little personalities, have fun celebrating.
I don't know about twins, but I definitely agree that having more kids makes being a mom so much more enjoyable. All the complexities of juggling everyone's needs, and all the joy they bring each other. It makes for an exciting journey! I think you appreciate your 2 year olds more than I do mine lately (although he's almost 3). Thanks for the reminder of the circus aspect of it all. :)
Those are deep wonderful and eternal questions! There is something to be said for having a larger family. But I think even having one child is amazing and a miracle.
I miss it.... being a mom of children.
These pictures are adorable! When I had Grace I thought I could never love another child as much, yet it does grow exponentially. Charlotte is a never ending joy in our home. I wonder if this continues past a certain number...after all, it seems like there has to be such a thing as too many kids, right? :)
Ok, the footies?! Love them. And when did an apple get so big and take so many bites? Looks like quite an undertaking. Precious little babies
Fantastic post; toddlers (and kids in general) are fantastic. I've gotta meet those twins.
Liz, I enjoy reading your blog. You make (work?) magic with your words and pictures. Sometimes I think that would be a good idea taking a course with you on how to be a organized, funny, effective parent!
Thanks a lot.
happy birthday little kiddos! i love seeing developmentally where eliza will be in a year from now. sitting on a counter eating an apple? fine by me!
hb a & e!!!
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