Halloween this year consisted of dressing the twins up as a bumble bee and ladybug and then simply taking some photos, visiting daddy at work, and getting a baby Halloween basket from grandma. They were in their costumes a total of probably 30 minutes. First off the outfits were a little too small (who would have thought 9 month old clothing wouldn't fit TWIN 6 month olds) and second they were roasting in them (who would have thought it would be 70 degrees on Halloween in WI)! However, if I do say so myself the pictures turned out pretty cute and were worth the price of the custumes.
Over the past year I have heard the following comment numerous times, "Boy your life must have changed." I simply smile and laugh as I think inside that this is truly the understandment of the year. Nothing can prepare you for motherhood times two! My previous life (that before children) of shopping, watching TV, napping, cooking for fun, and working out has been replace with feeding, dirty diapers, and numerous sleepless nights. Is it challenging? Yes! Is it exhausting? Most certainly! Have I aged? By ten years. But I wouldn't change it for the world. Nothing can compare to smelling your baby's hair after a bath, little fingers wrapping around your one, or hearing "mama" for the first time. So in an effort to document my babies "firsts" I have decided to blog about the joys and tribulations of motherhood. I hope you enjoy reading first hand the journey of one new mom and the journey of her twins, Evelyn and Gavin.