I have one more day as a mom of "2 under 2" (aka two kids under two years of age). What a fun journey it has been - we've had our hard moments, but it has been incredibly rewarding. I love watching the two girls together and pray hard that they will be dear friends for their entire lives. I wish you could see Lydia light up, wiggle her arms and "talk" when Julianna walks into view. Or watch Julianna grin when she hears Lydia waking up from a nap. "Lydia! Wake up Lydia!" she cries out with glee.
It's been a busy day here, once again. Seems to be the tune I'm singing this holiday season, doesn't it? Tomorrow morning we celebrate Julianna's birthday as a family and with lots of time on the webcam. Then, at 5:30 a whole crew of Americans from around the city is coming to our place for a Christmas party. We'll have a great time and eats LOTS of yummy food, which Erin Ashley, Alisa and I are preparing. Christmas Eve morning we are going to an indoor playground with some friends, and then spending the afternoon at home baking and cooking. Christmas Day we'll be with friends at the Huffmans for a huge meal, gifts and lots of fun. God is so good to provide great friends for us here, and we are ever aware of that, especially during the holidays when we miss home :(
Well, my "quiet" is almost over. It's 5:20... Matt and Julianna went out for a quick bike ride, Lydia's last nap is coming to a close and a casserole is in the oven. Pretty soon the madness of dinner, baths and bedtime will begin. It's the hardest 90 minutes of my day. Oh, how I love to close their bedroom door behind me with the two little girls sleeping inside!
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What a wonderful description of life with 2 under 2. I remember well what a sense of relief to close that door on sleeping babies after a full day! It was our only time together as adults except for the rare few minutes in the morning when we were awake before you or Stephen. Of course, you were often already in bed with us anyway! And we did love those sweet times in the morning bed too! Looking forward to webcamming for Julianna's 2nd birthday tomorrow! Love, Mom
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