What does it mean to have twins? Next week they will be a full year old, and I thought it might be a good time to reflect on the year.
Here is a brief look back at the last year and some of the things that have changed in our lives. While everybody tells you “life will change”, you really don’t realize the extend of that until it happens to you, no matter how often you hear it.
Here are just some interesting facts about the last 12 months.
4,380 Diapers
5,544 Baby Wipes
17,520 ounces of milk
1,736 jars of food
31 boxes of cereal
3,110 photos taken
360 nights with not enough sleep for Mom &Dad
1,155 minutes of video (19.25 hours)
1 CAT Scan (for Andrew)
1 MRI (for Andrew)
2 Visits to the neurosurgeon (Andrew is totally fine – don’t worry)
2 twins a walkin’
5 road trips to Detroit
3 trips to the McDonald Play Area
18 trips to the shopping mall
3 different Nanny’s in less then 4 months
2 Eye doctor appointments
1 pair of mini-glasses (for Max)
3x higher healthcare cost
and 1 house so full of love that we wouldn’t change a thing.
Even on the toughest days these boys have always been a joy to have in our lives, and I can’t tell you how many days I would come home from work and just be so excited to see them (assuming I got home before they were sleeping). While life in some ways is more difficult and challenging, it is more then offset by their unconditional love and joy they bring to our little family. Not only would I do it all over again, I wouldn’t mind of they had a few siblings in the future. But I’m not the last word on that one.
Happy birthday boys. You’re the best.
Love, Dad & Mom
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