Days with twins go really slowly, but go by really fast. I know that doesn’t make much sense…but it’s just how it is. I feel like I am constantly re-inventing the wheel…trying to figure out how to do things….that a million other people must have already figured out. I know there are lots and lots of other twins out there and I know their parents made it through these first months…but it is a struggle and it is tough and wonderful all at the same time. And the time just goes so slowly…..minute by minute…but the days fly by!! Figuring out how to get to places on time, getting them to sleep through the night, take naps at the same time, getting everything that needs to be done done while making their needs a priority…..it is tiring!! When they are screaming and screaming and you need to go to the bathroom really badly and you are on your 20th cup of coffee and about to scream….one of them just gives me that look…that adorable look and it puts it all back into perspective. I know I’ve said all these things before..I think…but it is all so true.
This morning, I was taking River to preschool and there was snow everywhere because they hadn’t shoveled the sidewalk, so decided we needed to walk in the parking lot. River was on the other side of the car and I told her to slowly walk around the front of the car to where I was…..when suddenly a car coming plowing through at about 30 miles an hour. I instantly yelled at River to stop and not walk around. Thankfully, she listened. Suddenly, the car slammed on its brakes and rolled down the window. The man started yelling at me and saying what was my problem. I told him it was a 5 mph speed limit in the parking lot. He then proceeded to curse, yell and scream at me as he drove away. It wasn’t the way I wanted to start my day….but it made me realize how wonderful my life is and how happy I am that I am not that man….and that hopefully, I will never have to see him again!!
Happy Monday.