Worth it

Ok... I know I already posted today... 

But after the countless hours of screaming, time outs, mountains of poopy diapers, struggles to keep clothing on, short naps and sleep deprivation I saw this:

And realized how true it really... really... is...

Hello from Earth... down here...

I know... I've been MIA for awhile. The computer charger cord 'thingy' went out with a bang and a light puff of smoke. Thankfully no small children or pets were harmed in the process but suddenly my lifeline to people older than 2 wafted away....

I'm probably on too much. But what else could I possibly be doing? Laundry? lol

I awoke this morning to the sounds of Abby's disappointed voice exclaiming that Santa had not come. I remarked tiredly that today was not Christmas (6:40am btw) She then in very patient tones told me that Santa was very very very busy right now.

She also told me last night, while holding a small children's Bible (with Noah's ark on the front) that she wanted to read a story about pirates. Noah=Pirate... who knew?

I made bacon tonight and Kara came toddling quickly to the kitchen exclaiming 'hot hot hot hot!" Pointing at the bacon and standing in the warzone of spitting pork bits. The word, correct. The meaning still a little fuzzy...

(Kara=Blue Sheep, Kiley=Pink Sheep)

Kiley and Kara have been enjoying a 7:30 bedtime... almost as much as their parents. Their sleeping through the night is blissful.

Kiley has also learned the word 'hi' and they both feel the need to shout it at all passers by... just to make sure that two one year olds and a two and a half year old trying desperately to escape the shopping carts/strollers aren't noticed... who notices that anyways

I honestly don't mind the attention/probing eyes/questions, I know people are curious or want to feel important. I certainly know of more cousin's daughter's friends who have twins than I ever thought possible... but I try to be polite. There have been a few times I have had to bite my tongue... especially when they ask if they are all mine, if I know where babies come from etc. etc. "Yes... they are mine, I'm married, yes to a boy, yes we DO know where babies come from... while we are getting personal can I ask you what your favorite brand of Tampons is? Oh? I thought we were best friends..." Maybe one day I will get up the nerve... but for now I nod and prod the screaming children into initiating a getaway....

Someone once asked me if they fight.... do most siblings fight? Just curious if that is something twins shouldn't be doing.... They are sisters....  So just in case you were curious... yes... they do fight... 

I think we are past bedtime... the troops grow restless...