Half a year

My twins,

Wow! I can’t believe you both are already six months old.  Words cannot describe how much you two have changed my life and the life of others around you.  I will eternally be grateful to God for giving me such beautiful angels from heaven.   The first time I held you two in my arms will forever be etched in my memory as the HAPPIEST day of my life.  The first few days weeks were tough.  I remember thinking, at times, that I was somehow being robbed from some of the experiences that singleton mothers get to enjoy.  I wanted so bad to be able to feed the two of you at the same time, rock you to sleep or just give each of you equal attention and love.  Your daddy and I were so exhausted and at times, had to relinquish some of the duties to get some rest.  I know understand that I wasn’t’ being robbed from the whole “mother experience” but rather, I was given the blessing of loving and caring for two babies at once.  And so, I have learned to manage to give you as much love as any one baby would get.  The days that both of you take naps at the same time is great because I get to relax (clean, cook, do laundry, etc.).  However, the days that naps are at different times, I enjoy too.  Even though I don’t get a break, it means that I can spend some one-on-one time with each of you.  I can 100% focus on one you for that moment.  When I’m by myself and you two are crying/needing something, I hate having to “choose” which to tend first.  The days that daddy are off are great.  He’s such a big help and he LOVES to play with both of you.  Don’t tell him I’m admitting this, but no one else can make you laugh like he does.  Every time he comes home from work, you two get the biggest smiles on your face and laugh so hard.  Thank you my twincesses for being so happy, full of life and joy.  Because of you, I am now the happiest person in the world.  I pray to God for your safety and health.  Please know that your daddy and I love you more than anything else in this world. 

Juliana,

My first born, my love, daddy and I picked out your name years ago.  And now that you are finally here, you are more beautiful than I could ever imagine.  I love that you and your sister have such distinct personalities.  You want so much more attention and we are happy to give it to you.  You would rather be in my arms than anywhere else.  You love to watch and analyze new people.  You get this trait from your daddy.  As a newborn, you looked so much like a Santos baby.  I think that you are starting to look like me.  You love to cuddle and snuggle with your blanket.  So far, you have hit each milestone before your sister, except for crawling, but she’s right there behind you.  When trying new things, you really want to do them, but get frustrated when you can’t.  You love to "talk" and scream.  You're my vocal little baby.

Isabella,

My little fish-out-of water, you are constantly moving!  I love that about you.  Even in my belly, you were always so active.  You are my happy girl.  Most of the time, you are so content and chill.  I can leave you in one spot and you will entertain yourself or manage a way to get out of it.  It’s so easy to make you smile and laugh.  I think you’re going to be a flirt just like mami.  Put a camera in front of you and you pose; so photogenic.  I love watching you “crawl.”   You love to roll.  Seriously, you never stop moving.  You’re so persistent and never give up.  You can be a bully towards your sister sometimes.  I know you’re not trying to hurt her; you just want to touch her and play with her.  It’s so cute to watch you both interact.  It makes me so happy.