Reflections of M.O.M.

Life with twins is so easy. Let me rephrase that, life with ONLY twins is easier. I have had the privilege of only having the twins the last 24ish hours, and man, it's easy. Not that Elizabeth is a handful, but just 2 kids is so simple. I think that it's all about perspective really, because when the twins were first born, I caught an episode of Jon and Kate plus 8 and 3 of her sextuplets were down for naps and only 3 were awake. Her life appeared to be total chaos, but she looks at the camera calmly and says, "Man, life with triplets is a breeze."
I almost fainted.

When I saw that episode, Lucas and Ashlee were less than 2 months old and Elizabeth was just turning two. Anyway, it hit me yesterday as I was getting quality time in with the twins, that they are the exact age that Elizabeth was when they were born. That thought had hit me before, but I hadn't really taken the time to absorb it. So, I thought I'd take some time and reflect on those days. If you'd like to join me in my trip down memory lane, just scroll down :). (Click on photos to see them larger, except the 1st one, I'm large enough, thank you very much.)

2 days before the twins were born, confined to bed rest
but we snuck away for a day at the lake.
It was memorial day weekend, and they induced me
the following Tuesday. Wow, I was huge.

This picture was taken just 4 days before the twins were born.
I thought she was so little, still a baby. She is almost 22 months.



I'm thinking..."What precious, healthy gifts" and "Holy Crap"
all at the same time. I still think Elizabeth is a "baby."


Then, in she comes...to see Brother and Sister for the 1st time...
Oh my word, she's so BIG!


Just to give you some perspective,
Lucas weighed 5lbs 2oz and was born at 1:18pm
Ashlee weighed 5lbs 13oz and was born at 3:42pm
Yes, you read that right, almost 2.5 hours later.
She's continued to be her own little girl.


Leaving the hospital.
Humm...someone's already
showing signs of a temper...



1 week old



Lucas and Ashlee are 2.5 months
Elizabeth is just barely 2 years

This was smack in the middle of the hardest months of my life. God sustained us, and with the help of family of and friends we made it through. I can't believe it's almost been 2 years. Time flies when you're having fun. I pray that my memory won't fade and that I'll always remember how precious they continue to be.

As I think about adding more to the mix, I feel so many emotions, hesitation, excitement, weariness and peace. I am reminded of Psalm 127:3-5. I know that we are blessed b/c we have a quiver full of kids. I can't wait to see what God has in store for us as we continue our journey, and love every second.