The joy of constant company

Earlier this week Autumn nearly gave me a heart attack! The twins were sitting happily eating lunch in their high chairs. I walked into the garage (which is adjacent to the kitchen) to put some laundry in the basket, when I walked back in Autumn was standing up with her hands in the air so darn proud of herself. Scared the poop out of me so I have been buckling them in ever since- which they hate of course.

Mom, Aunt Jo, Stephanie and I took the girls to the fair yesterday. I had a great time, I just love the fair. I love the food, playing the ridiculously impossible to win games, the exhibits and of course all the shopping. The girls did great and seemed to enjoy themselves, I was disappointed to find out they couldn't ride any rides but then we came up to the merry go round and of course had to ride! We all had our fortunes told and mine left me full of questions and seeking more. But it was definitely a fun filled day!

I've been thinking lately about how lucky I am to have my kids, not just because they are great but because they always keep me company. I've never been very good at being alone: I prefer to sit and watch tv with someone else, shop with others, and could never imagine sitting alone at a restaurant. Today I stepped out of my comfort zone and took the girls to a restaurant just us. And yes, I'm aware that I wasn't technically alone but it felt close enough since the girls aren't much of conversationalists yet. I felt strangely liberated afterwards. The girls behaved perfectly and waved at everyone who passed by, it was very enjoyable (and yummy!) I did notice some looks during our out, varying from adoration to awe to "that girl is crazy." Which is understandable since I decided not to lug the stroller in so I had a 14 month old on each of my hips and because I was talking to my silly little girls like they were my girlfriends. But I don't find any shame in that! =)

Some days are better than others but after days like today where I successfully went to the store, cleaned the house, made a yummy dinner, and did everything I could to love and care for my baby girls; I lay my head down at night feeling slightly less than SuperWoman   ;)