A Poem For My Twins

Four feet, but not that tall
Twenty little toes in all
Two sets of eyes form a loving stare
Ryder and Mason are the perfect pair

Four hands to clap, to wave and to hold
Two smiling faces - that never gets old
There's double the diapers and laundry to do
But the laughter and giggles are doubled too

One baby cries, the other is sound asleep
We hope to calm him down before the other makes a peep
One steals the toys, the other will cry
I play referee when all goes awry

A year ago you were but a dream
That was a lifetime ago it does seem
On the other hand the time has flown
I am amazed by how much you have grown

My love for you gets stronger with the days
You have improved my life in uncountable ways
I loved you both from the very start
When we learned there was more than one beating heart

Now I look at your faces and I am filled with awe
I do not think it's possible to love you more
In your eyes reflections of us we do see
You are the past, the present and all that will be

I look at those innocent faces that know no sins
And I consider myself blessed to be the mother of twins

(I modified this poem a bit, but the original author is Jacie Loren Jacobowitz)

Lots to be thankful for

I have lots to be thankful for...this year especially. I have been blessed with two amazing baby boys. They are happy and healthy. They make me smile everyday. I have been blessed with a loving and supportive husband who would do anything for me and our family. I have been blessed with an amazing mom, who I need now more than ever. Now that I am a mom too, I have a whole new appreciation for her. I have a sister who truly defines sisterhood. She is above and beyond. I have been blessed with a dad who has a kind heart and tender soul. I have a step-dad who swept into our family to bring new light and a niece who is very special. I hold her near and dear. I have also been welcomed into a loving family with my husband, another niece and nephew, thanks to my brother-in-laws. Make new friends, but keep the old. A song that I sang growing up... Some of my best friends have been by my side since what feels like the begining of time and others I have only known for a few years. I love them all. I have been blessed with renewed health and a new outlook on life and what it means to really live. For this I am thankful!