"The Boys" Poem

About a month ago, my dear friend Leilanni wrote the sweetest blog about her 2 year old (in a few days) daughter. Leilanni had been given the advice to "Always tell your child their story. Tell them and tell them often - make it theirs." So, she wrote "Ellie's story" and shares it with her frequently. I, of course, would love to do this for each of my boys, but have not taken the time to do it. But, it reminded me of a poem that Jimmy's sweet and witty Great Aunt Nadean gave me as a shower gift while I was pregnant. I think it's a great "Bryce and Drew story!"
Bryce and Drew with their Great, Great Aunt Nadean! (summer 2007)

THE BOYS

When Jimmy and Karen decided to have a baby

They thought it would be easy and also kind of fun.

They weren't strangers to the drill;

They knew how it was done!

But days went by, then weeks and months,

Their efforts were in vain.

It might have started to seem like WORK,

But still no baby came.

They'd set high goals in their lives,

Who knows how far they'll go?

With this their most important one,

They couldn't, wouldn't accept a "NO!"

With God's help to Jimmy and Karen

And to their Doctor as well,

It wasn't too long before Jimmy's chest

And Karen's tummy had good reason to swell!

Imagine their excitement; their dream was coming true.

Just what they'd been wanting - a baby on the way!

They thought, "What could be better?"

But wait! "What did the Doctor say?"

TWINS! TWO babies on their way,

TWO BOYS, coming in the spring!
Their joy knew no bound -

They couldn't want another thing!

Except for Karen to stop hurling,

And the boys to wait their turn.

Hurling continued, bed rest required, Grandmas needed early,

Karen, those boys you did EARN!

Now the time has almost come

For Jimmy and Karen's arms to be as full as their hearts.

BRYCE MATTHEW and DREW JAMES -

You're the lucky boys - off to a wonderful start.

WELCOME to the boys!
CONGRATULATIONS to their Mom and Dad!
It will be the grandest experience that you have ever had.

We love you all! Aunt Nadean, March 5, 2006

They are so beautiful to me!

I stood behind the entertainment center today so the boys couldn't see me and I just watched as they played quietly and lovingly together on the floor. It was such a sweet moment seeing them share toys, pat each other on the back, giggle at one another and talk in their own little "twin chatter." Tears welled up in my eyes as I thought about how much I love my children and how beautiful they are to me. I love to look at their little hands, to hear their feet pitter-patter on the hardwood floors, but most of all, I love to look at their sweet faces and innocent eyes. I never want to forget what my babies look like so I take a lot of pictures. I especially love the close-ups of their faces - smiling, sleeping or crying! Here's a few of my recent favorites.