So, you probably think I fell off the face of the planet, don't you? Well, you're not far off. Truthfully, being a parent of 2 tiny humans AND trying to do all the "supermom" things that I've done over the last 2 years, AND writing captivating blog posts that are worth putting on the web for the whole wide world to read is a bit taxing, and for a long while, I just haven't felt like I've had anything to say. I know, I could finish up my series on breastfeeding that was so exhaustive to relive, but I think that description speaks for itself. Instead, I took some time off, almost completely forgot about the blog, and planned to never update with a new post again, kind of like the Xanga, MySpace, and Facebook accounts I have floating around cyberspace.
But, for some reason, I'm in the mood to write. I have 2 other blogs to my name, one I try to update fairly regularly (once a month is my average), and the other, I haven't touched in almost as long as this one. Yet somehow each of them still gets traffic, for being nearly 2 years dormant. I guess someone in this universe cares enough to read them, and can maybe be encouraged by them. I'm sure my story is like many people's stories, but maybe that's what gets people to continue reading. After all, I know I'm not the only person who struggled with birthing twins, breastfeeding, feeling overwhelmed, and overcoming the odds to raise 2 handsome, charming, sweet, energetic, wonderful little men. Perhaps they, like me, enjoy knowing it doesn't always have to be chaos, nor is it always as easy as it looks. So I'll write some more, while the mood strikes me, and share some of my experiences with you.
The first thing I should probably share with you is that I'm a bit quirky. If you haven't figured it out already from some of my previous posts, I am fairly emotional, particular about many things, and don't always do things the conventional way.
For instance, my hubby's and my relationship is not your textbook, by any means. I was friends with him for 9 years before I even thought about him romantically, and now, he is the only person I could ever imagine myself being with. He is my best friend, and was at the time, but I had been married, divorced, lived with an ex-boyfriend, moved out, had dated and been in many relationships even just during the time I knew him, let alone the time before we met. He, on the other hand, had never even had a girlfriend, or even a second date with anyone.
We courted for 2 months, got engaged, and married 4 months later, and I was the first girl he'd even kissed. No long engagement leading up to a ridiculously expensive and formal wedding for us! We got married on a Wednesday in a garden, barefoot, with just our closest friends and immediate family there! I wore a beautiful blue dress, and he wore a new shirt and vest (and pants, of course), and we were wed in less than 8 minutes, which was about 4 minutes longer than I had planned for the ceremony. We are still blissfully happy nearly 5 years later, and we give God glory and owe it just the tiniest bit to our non-traditional lifestyle.
Another thing you might have guessed from the photo above: I'm pregnant. Eight months, to be exact. As if life weren't already crazy enough with 2 very energetic and sometimes needy little toddlers running around, we are about to add to our brood another little man in just about 7 weeks (I hope!).
Since we don't do things the conventional way, we thought we would wait until the month before our little guy is due to buy a house and move (eek!). We have been pretty happy renters the last 5 years while we paid off debt and saved a decent amount, but when we discovered we were pregnant in January (surprise!), we realized our new 3-bedroom apartment wouldn't accommodate a family of 5 plus all our hobbies and play areas very well. Plus, we are paying nearly $1000 a month that we could be earning in equity on a house, so we needed to find a place, and hopefully before the baby comes. Since we are renters, we are in a lease, and there are penalties for breaking that lease, so we wanted to buy as close to our contract end date as possible, but still be able to be in the house and HOPEFULLY settled before the baby comes. I just keep praying the little guy is comfortable and doesn't decide to surprise us at 36 weeks like the twins did...
Life is a little more stressful and a fair bit more hectic right now than I would have hoped for this summer, but my wonderful little men are taking everything in stride, being their awesome selves, and just enjoying all that life has to offer 2 year olds. The next few weeks will be a whirlwind (we close Friday!), with packing, painting, moving, unpacking, nesting, and preparing for Blessing (#3's nickname), but at least at the end of the tunnel we will have lots of new blessings to call our own.
I think I'll call it quits while I'm still making sense, even if things don't "flow" very well. There will be more adventures to write about, more anecdotes to share, and lots more thoughts to get out, but this is enough for one post. I will write when I have something to say, so don't be offended if it is a while between posts. I would rather have something useful or wise as opposed to quantity, and I don't do well having to write on a regular schedule. I hope this encourages someone to step outside the box and do things their own way, if nothing else. Take care and God bless. Until next time...
"For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD. "Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans for a future and a hope." -Jeremiah 29:11
