It's funny that C and I noticed it at the same time. I guess even though he's not pregnant, he's experiencing a range of emotions about having twins soon.
Saturday we went to get some donuts for breakfast. He sat in the booth with the boys on either side of him. They happily munched on donuts. Quietly. Nicely.
Then we went to the farmer's market. No stroller needed. The boys walked on their own, listening to Daddy to "Stop there," or "Let's go this way!"
Last night C and I were talking about how it's actually pretty easy now. The boys feed themselves. B can dress himself and uses the potty. Many times we can just sit at the table and have coffee. C can actually study while the boys are playing in the living room. They go to bed easily and sleep all night.
It seems like "Oh crap, we're in for it. No more easy!" once these babies come. Which is true. There are going to be some crazy times in the next year or so. But then, all of a sudden, we'll wake up one morning and realize that even with 4 kids, life has gotten easier. B and M will just keep growing and becoming more independent. And eventually the twins will be old enough to play on their own, feed themselves, and listen to directions.
So while it's intimidating to think of taking care of two babies when they arrive, it's comforting to know that time does pass and before we know it, we will have four beautiful kids, all doing their thing, allowing us to have coffee on a Sunday morning.
Hot coffee. Yes, there is hot coffee in my future.
Smile today.
L
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