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I’ve had the last 4 weeks off, longer then I’ve ever had off of work. I thought I was going to get so much done while at home during that time, but I really didn’t.

What I did do was relax a lot more then I have in years. Even since the boys have been here it’s been very relaxing being home with them and Brenda and I’m feeling no big need to get back to work so that I can get out of the house. That surprised me. You would think after messy diapers, crying babies and being peed on multiple times I would be running from the house screaming.

Since I had so much time to relax, I’m also feeling recharged and ready to tackle the pile of work waiting for me at the office. The time off, and spending the quality time with Brenda and the boys was just what I needed to charge me up for another busy year.

So while I’m back to work this week, it’s with mixed emotions. I’m excited about it, but I would have been OK saying home too. But I’m ready for whatever challenges are ahead of me now, much more so then I was mid December.

I will have more pictures later this week.

10:24pm

Just a quick note to say all is going well.

Brenda is recovering very well, and looks fantastic. Looking at her now it’s hard to believe she gave birth to twins just over a week ago. Her energy is mostly back, she’s getting sleep (probably not enough, but enough to get by for now), and she’s almost totally off of the pain medication. Her incision looks amazing, and it’s clear the doctor is very good at what she does. It’s really quite impressive and you can tell it will heal and barley leave a line.

The boys are doing well and just doing what they do. Sleep, poop, pee, eat then repeat. We’re still giving them formula at some feedings and breast milk at others while we try to figure out what will work for the long haul. Making enough breast milk for two growing boys is no easy task, but I’m very proud of how diligent Brenda has been at making progress in this area. It’s very important to her.

I will be going back to work starting Monday for half days, and then full days the week after. For me half days is 10am to about 6pm. That will still give me some time at home, and I’ll continue to take care of one of the boys overnight feedings until it’s not needed anymore.

We’ve had more days alone at the house then we expected we could handle, and it’s been nice being a small little family. The help is awesome and I don’t know how we could have done it without the help, but having these quite moments alone feels good, and I think we both feel better that we’re able to do this alone even if it’s just for a few days at a time. I’m finally getting back to email and some small work related things in preparation for returning next week.

So that’s it for now!