Monday, January 28, 2008

10-month update

Wow! The twins are 10 months old today. I was thinking about how much they have grown in that time and, just as important, how much I have grown in that time. I can NOT believe how much our lives have changed! At this point, it's so hard to remember what life was like before the twins. I must have had oodles of time to do things.
In 10 months, I've learned that I am capable of so many more things that I originally thought. I've impressed and surprised myself on numerous occasions.
I've learned that my priorities have changed almost instantly, as did my goals.
I've learned that, even if I had a million years to spend with the twins, I'd never be able to tell them everything that I want to. So, I've decided that making sure I tell them "I love you" each day will have to be enough.
I've learned that when parents say they don't have a favorite, they are being honest. I love Jackson and Addison the same amount, just differently at times (I asked Eric is he had a favorite. He said, "Yes. Whatever kid sleeps through the night.")
I've learned that even the best laid plans don't mean a thing when you have kids.
I've learned that Grandmas are amazing people and the importance of family.
I've learned that all relationships take work and even when you want to walk away, it's definitely worth it to stay and fight for it.
I've learned that being a mom is the most indescribable thing in the world.

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