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So, Alex is nine. Isaac is 5. Both are now in school. Both feed themselves, don't need help going to the bathroom, and can clean their room plus put away their own clothes. They have jobs around the house to help lighten the load. They clear the table after dinner. We can have meaningful conversations with them. They can make me laugh. They watch sports with me and understand the games. They can both play catch. We like the same things and I can only imagine it getting better.
Many would say that we have arrived. The hard days are over. They are now contributing members of our family and not just requiring constant care. We can now start living it up!
Twins?
Of course the twins are an answer to our prayers, but are we really ready for this? Jenny and I have been having a fantastic time with the kids, and for those of you who don't know what it is like to say "Go to bed!" and the kids listen, trust me, you have NO IDEA how good it can be! But the idea of starting over scares me to death! Sleepless nights, crying, and non-stop care-giving, TIMES TWO? Heaven help us...
But in those quiet moments... when my mind calms and my heart stops racing with anxiety, I think of Daxton and Elsie. I think of the road ahead. I think of sports and games, dance recitals, and Family Home Evenings... I think of still having kids that want to snuggle when the others are too old. I think of still having buddies in the house when Alex is off to BYU and Isaac is on a mission...
Maybe I am grateful that our empty nest just got extended for another 18 years...
Maybe twins this late isn't so bad :)
Wow Matt your amazing, I can understand the vulnerability you must be feeling. I still feel that way at times. You guys are awsome. My prayer are with you and Jenny for sure!
I did not know that you might be capable of making me tear up- very moving Matt. All our prayers and thoughts are with you on this amazing new adventure!
Loved this entry and just think - the boys will be great babysitters too. I'm sure they'll love that ;). I also really like the names you and Jenny chose for the twins. Very cute!
You made me look forward to my kiddos growing up, and then brought it back to me realizing they are only going to be in this phase of cuddles for a very short time!You are going to love those babies and you have no idea what an adventure this little lady will be! My dad has three and absolutely adores us:)
You better be excited... because ready or not, here they come!
I have a question for you guys about ordering my blogs in a book- will you tell me how to do it?
This "rambling" is ever so true.
Before you know it they love you and leave you so take the "lovin" when you can. You'll be glad you did!!!!
God bless us everyone!!!