It's 10:50 am on a Monday morning and we are all still in our pajamas. Truth be told, we are all still in bed. We being; me, Graham, Ruby and Lucy (poor Coach, has to go to work…) This is the way that several days in the week start out for my little tribe. And though it is counter to my nature in almost every way, I admit to sort of enjoying it. I think everyone is.
Except for maybe Lucy, who is starting to get the drift that we are not going to the park…any time soon.
It has been awhile since I have posted about the babies (unless you follow me on instagram, then, I am sure you have had your fill of baby photos. I am not sorry.) I thought I would pop in with a little update.
Life has become a bit of a whirlwind. I feel both overwhelmed by it and completely mesmerized. I am totally and madly in love with these two little people and feel humbled that they chose me to be their mom. I can't believe how profoundly magical they are (and profoundly exhausting) and how different they are from each other. I hardly think of them as twins, they are more like two random babies that happened to be dropped off at the same time.
Coach and I have grown very aware and appreciative of the “village” it takes to pull this off and have had to ask for more help than we have ever asked for in our lives. I have the feeling that this is just the beginning. We are behind on everything, late for everything and have had to cry a little here and there because we miss how our life used to be. If I owe you a thank you note or a phone call…or a check…it will get there, promise. It has been a challenge to every routine we had and everything we thought we knew, but when we wake up in the morning to a gummy grin on the mug of one of these two littles, it all seems ok.
The number of hours logged just holding and staring at babies is notable.
We are closing in on 12 weeks and they have already been a million different things. I can't believe how fast they grow and change! They went from being these tiny, breakable little things to robust, bright, shiny little people. Some more robust than others…Graham out-weighs Ruby by about 4 lbs.
He's a little tank. Inheriting my solid German/Irish build (and enthusiasm for eating) he is big and strong and makes his needs known. He is very chatty and seems a tiny bit serious and intense but is coming into a pretty smiley phase. He is very much a Mamma's boy and wants to be held or worn constantly. A total snuggle bunny, holding him has an incredible calming effect, I think my pulse actually slows.
Ruby is a little beautiful bird of a girl. After going completely bald (they both did) she has sprouted little dark brown monkey hair that makes her still blue eyes pop. She is a very content baby who smiles brightly and easily and is very happy to entertain herself. Her eyes sparkle when she laughs with you and she seems to know all the secrets of the universe. She is like the Morgan Freeman of babies.
This has all been quite an adventure, and has not been without its considerable challenges, but at the moment I am just so SO grateful that they are here, healthy, whole and making us so very happy.
I would like to thank laundry detergent, coffee, spandex and the people who invented FaceTime for getting us through the first 3 months.
I would also like to thank our neighbors and dear friends who have brought us food, babysat, helped with Lucy and ignored the fact that I am in my pajamas in public. Also, my life would not currently work without my Mom and the UPS guy. Not necessarily in that order.
Hope your holiday seasons are off to a fabulous start! I have LOTS to share with here over the coming weeks, so hope to see you around!
xo
Beautiful babies. Thank you for sharing!
I love this—as a brand new mom myself, with a 10 week old daughter, who is still in bed as I write this comment, and own my own company I appreciate all your thoughts, they are right on!
Congrats on the bundles of joy and thank you for your inspiring products, there always seems to be just the right one to express what I need!
The fun has only just begun. Twins are so amazing to watch as they have a most special relationship with each other. Their interactions will have you awed by social development that often has to be taught to single babies. Keep your current lovely pace of life with them so you don’t miss a moment!
Oh my your blessings are adorable. I love your descriptions of your two little wonders. Congratulations and thank you for sharing your joy! God bless your beautiful family!
This just makes me incredibly happy. <3
They are beautiful little beings! Hope you have a blessed Merry Christmas with them & the rest of your families. xo 🙂
you are already to coolest mom on the planet. you’re the mom of the morgan freeman of babies! I mean come on!
I’m greatly enjoying your Insta feed, and could frankly take all the baby pictures you want to post. My little is 16 months old now so I’m *reveling* in the memories you stir as I see these two, and *yearning* for another at this point. I can’t imagine how much joy and work go into twins; you appear to be doing a fabulous job. They are so beautiful!
precious memories being made. thanks for sharing the ups and downs as I sit awaiting news – did our IVF take? we are oh-so hopeful that we will join the ranks of parenthood soon. merry christmas…
Dear Leigh,
Thank you for sharing your life with us! I expect that these two beautiful babies will be the source of some of your greatest art work yet =) Enjoy the ride.
I also wanted to thank you for the gift of the “Teacher Poster” you sent back in October. It hangs beautifully in the classroom, a lovely reminder to all what a gift an excellent teacher is.
Blessings,
Mary
Leigh,
Your words describing your two miracles are beautiful. Graham and Ruby are so lucky to have you and ‘Coach’ for their mommy and daddy. All of you are in for the best rides of your lives. Love to all….
Leigh, I am so glad that Julie posted this on facebook. I am very happy for you all. Now this is your greatest work…. NO excuses for not getting other things done. They will be giving you great “material” Keep your sense of humor…. it is allllll worth it….! Hope to see you next time I am in Boston….
Miriam Edelman
They are truly amazing aren’t they? You cannot explain it until you are there. I am so glad that you can enjoy the first months as they go so fast….and you don’t get them back. Hold them as much as you can, they grow so fast. Thank you for sharing with all of us.
Hope to see you soon and a big hello to your Mom
Hi Leigh
I’ve been a fan of your adorable designs for many years. I especially enjoy my Curly Girl wall calendars. Your drawings and expressions brighten my life each time I check to see what I have to do on any given day. While looking to order your 2014 calendar online, I found your blog with your beautiful photos of your luscious babies! Congratulations—times two!
Doreen
@alteredartworks
I realize this post of the babies has been up for a while, I’m always a day late and a dollar short. Leigh you truly have two angel babies!
Aaahh! These Ruby faces are killing me! They are both so sweet. I hope you all enjoyed Christmas with two tiny babies, next year they’ll be walking!