Having twins has changed my life completely. I work harder, feel more sleep deprived, and have to be better organized than ever before. When I am the sole adult at home, usually before I sit down to feed the babies, I make sure I have everything I might possibly need while they are eating. Usually I grab both phones (cell and land line), all necessary remote controls, burp rags, diapers, wipes, my netbook, blankets, and 2 snacks (one for me, one for Lucas). Well, tonight, my hubby was here and the 3 big kids were upstairs just waiting for me to ask for them to bring me something, so I settled down with both babies to give them their bedtime bottles, WITHOUT preparing first! About 3 minutes in, Isaac had to go do something as Bishop and the big kids all went downstairs to finish a game they had started before dinner. I soon found myself with one baby sound asleep on my chest with the other propped against my leg still sucking away on his bottle. Granted, all the paraphernalia I normally surround myself with wouldn't have done much for this situation, but if I'd known I would be alone, I would have positioned us all so that I could escape easily if needed. I strategized for about a minute until I realized that being "stuck" might actually not be bad. So, I snuggled more closely with sleeping baby and looked lovingly at eating baby, then leaned my head back and closed my eyes for a whole blessed 5 minutes! Miraculously the phone didn't ring, the kids all stayed happily downstairs, baby didn't wake up, and nothing exploded. And THAT is what true peace is!
