Too fast

Life is moving at lightning speed. The babies will be six weeks old on Tuesday!! How can it be that they have changed so much from their announcement picture which was taken when they were 5 days old? I am seriously a little sad with every week that passes, because they are growing up way too fast. I thought Allison's first year went fast, but I think it's going faster with the twins. It's true that with the second (or third) child, you don't take as many pictures. There are so many moments I wish I had captured with a picture--the times that they smile spontaneously in their sleep, when they are both cuddled in my arms, when a tiny hand clasps my finger during a feeding...

Both are growing like weeds! At their one month check-up last week, Bennett weighed 8 lbs, 4 ounces and Bailey was 7 lbs, 2 ounces!! They were 5 lbs at birth. Bennett, my little voracious eater, has developed a double chin and chubby cheeks and thighs. He looks quite bigger than his older twin sister. Bailey has grown too, but she has retained her long, slender fingers and delicate features.

Having twins is an immense honor and joy. When I have both babies asleep on my chest, I just soak up their sweet baby smells and bask in the blessing of having the miracle of TWO to love at the same time. The tops of their heads are well worn from my many kisses.

So although I'm not getting much sleep these days, I know all too well how short this time is and how I will soon forget how tiny my babes were. I'm trying to soak in every second!