My How Time Flies

Five (yes, I said FIVE) years ago at this time I was sitting down to what would end up being my last quiet meal.  Ever.  And while I spent most of the meal wincing in pain and squeezing Robbie's leg to keep from screaming, I didn't know that later that night I would be welcoming these two into the world.

Fast forward five years and here's what you get:

Can you believe it?  I can't.   In fact I have already cried a couple times today.  Just now I had a major meltdown as I was putting my 4 year olds to bed for the last time.  I might have traumatized them as I sobbed in their arms but I think I was able to do some damage control. 

Tonight, as I think back on all that has happened in the last five years, I am so thankful for the chance to be their mama.  I couldn't have picked better kids.  They are funny (not as often as they think they are, but funny none the less), happy, helpful and loving.  They are smart and snugly and there is nothing better than when I'm sitting at dinner and Ben says, "I love you Mama," between bites.  They are the perfect duo and the best of friends.  They make each other laugh (and sometimes they make each other cry) and prefer to be together at all times.  They are eager to please, and so fun to be around.  They are constantly making me laugh, especially when they don't try.  I really am the luckiest mama.  I couldn't ask for anything more.

They are all snuggled in bed for the last time as four year olds and I am off to bake some (18 or so) cakes to get ready for their party.  I couldn't imagine my life any other way.  Happy Birthday Ben and Abby.  Mama loves you so so much.