Goldilocks and the 3 Brothers: The Twins are One

Yesterday was the big day....but it was off to a very, very rough start.

Starting Thursday, then all day Friday the babies were fussy and then came down with a cold. Runny noses, not able to sleep, crankiness, wanting to be held constantly. This isn't easy with one baby but with two....disaster zone!

Friday night the babies were up til 1130. Then Ammon was back up at 119 and just fussy and miserable. Dallin took him for a car ride - nothing. Then Miss joined the party at 230. At 330, there was no choice but to let them fuss it out because they were both so overtired! Ammon fell asleep in about 10 minutes, Miss ...well, I worked with her for almost an hour before she crashed. Dallin slept on the couch since I had Miss in the playpen in our room. I was just falling asleep when Ammon woke up. By this time, we're pushing 4am. I told Dallin to take Ammon and I'll deal with her. She slept til 7 and I wearily got up with her and Dace. Zade miraculously slept til 815. Dallin got up around 930 but we were all cranky, overtired and worn out. By 230, both babies had finally taken a 2hr nap and were in decent spirits for the party and I was somehow able to pull it all together, having way too much left to do and feeling like the walking dead.

But it was a hit! The kids had so much fun, the cakes were much enjoyed and then the babies both had a much, much better night....and we slept too. They were back to normal this morning.

No more baby in the Dean residence. The last of the baby birthday parties. Moving on to the next phase of life. We love birthdays around here. Well, at least the kids and I do. I think Dallin could care less about them but I think life should be celebrated, birthdays and holidays should be celebrated! Especially in this day and age when everyone is too busy and go!go!go! all the time. Yes, 1yr olds don't need a party but its not about that. It's about having friends in our home, its about celebrating triumphs, taking time out to socialize, laugh and enjoy each others company, its about making smiles and laughs and joy a priority. Not to mention, it gives me a great excuse to bake and decorate cakes. ;)

In the beginning of this twin journey, everyone who had twins told me, just get through the first year and everything will be okay, it will be better. And so I leaned on that...alot. Not to mention, adding in 2 other toddlers under the age of 4. It has been a chaotic circus. It's been hard. It has been stressful and frustrating and sometimes unbearable. But it has been worth it. And it has gotten better. We are finally over the first year hump (yippee!) and the fun is just beginning. Happy Birthday babies! We love you so very, very much!