3 months and growing

Monday, December 15, 2008, marks 3 months since the births of Ryan and Alyna. It's been quite an adventure caring for two newborn babies at once. Many of the experiences we've had have taught us that there's no real rules for doing it right. Each child may just be different.

For instance:

Ryan eats more than Alyna and has grown faster, but Alyna sleeps longer even though we have the same bedtime routine for both. Alyna spits up a lot more even though she eats less and is burped more frequently.






Ryan likes to be cuddled close and wrapped up tight, but don't put him on his stomach for very long because he can't see what's going on. Alyna likes to play on her tummy, but don't wrap her arms up in a blanket or towel unless you want to hear her vocalize her discomfort very loudly.




Ryan and Alyna bring so much joy into our house. It's amazing how our perspective on so many things has changed in such a short time. Crazy drivers are scary, not just annoying. Bedtime at 9 pm and sleeping until 7 sounds great. Getting to eat dinner at the table together is a treat. Watching a TV show all the way through is a real luxury (even with skipping commercials). Going to a Christmas party in the evening sounds like a hassle.

My Mom once told my little brother, "Parenting is never about convenience." It's true. But convenience is overrated compared to the great blessings I feel when my children smile at me just because I'm their mom.

(Note: I just couldn't get them to make their cute faces for the same picture...)