A baby is a blank cheque made payable to the human race.

~Barbara Christine Seifert

I would like you to meet another part of my life---the twins. They are officially 2 months old now, as of Monday. I can hardly believe it has been 2 months since we welcomed these two to the world and to the family. I am lucky enough to get to spend 4 days a week with these little ones. I'll admit, sometimes they can be a bit much when they are both crying at the same time, but it all becomes worth it when you are talking to them and the look at you and smile. I have total and unconditional love for these two and we have had quite a lot of time to bond, for which I am grateful. As much as I love being with them, they are also a great reminder that I am NOT ready to have my own yet! (SMILE) Like I told my grandma on the phone today "taking care of twins is the best birth control EVER."

I look forward to my time with them, but I also enjoy being able to give them back to their mom and dad when they return home for work. But, I am grateful that "Cousin Jenny" is the one that gets to care for them when their parents are working. I also have a whole new respect for stay-at-home moms and those who take care of children everyday. It is certainly A JOB like no other. I rarely have a moment to sit.

I feel priveleged to have this time with Kyle & Kate. I cherish our cuddling time, I enjoy watching them change and their personalities develop, and I cannot wait to be a part of so many of their firsts. No, I'm not a doting mother, but I'm sure a doting cousin who realizes that I would do anything in the world to keep these kids from pain and to ensure their happiness. I know this is probably not even an ounce of the love parents feel---I cannot even imagine that immesense feeling...but all I know is that when you are with them 4 days a week--you get quite attached and I'm totally in love with these two bundles of happiness. They are beginning to show their personalities and Katie is full of smiles (most of the time.) And in the stressful moments when they are both screaming...I look at them and smile, because they're not mine! (SMILE) They are wonderful...and pretty stinkin' adorable if I do say so myself. They have become such a huge part of my life---and I love it! :) I know they are going to make this world a better place, I know that for our family---they already have. I wonder sometimes when I look at them, what they'll want to do with their lives, who they will become--no matter what it is...I'll support them!

So...there is a glimpse into another special part of my life! :) Hope all is well with everyone!