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Today is my parent's 36th anniversary and I couldn't be more proud of them. They've been a perfect example of how God can use two imperfect people (I know Dad, it's more like almost perfect people, but work with me here) and His unconditional love to make something beautiful. Their marriage has been a source of security for me that I think I haven't even fully realized. I could go on and on, but I won't. The reason why I mention it, one, is because it's worth celebrating, and two, because without that marriage I wouldn't be here and neither would my two precious girls! Today I'm just filled with gratitude for the parents I was blessed with, most likely because the price of parenthood is becoming more and more clear to me.

How many times did they wake up in the middle of the night to deal with some fecally related matter? How many times did they have to work together as a team to take care of a situation I caused? How many times did they forgo they're own needs to take care of mine? I'm sure it was countless.

Last night was a wonderful whirlwind of new things. We survived! It wasn't as smooth as I had hoped but it wasn't nearly as rough as it could have been. "Sweet Pea" is starting to adjust to her new world here at home. She seems to be getting overstimulated easily (naturally) so the more we're mindful of that it seems the more relaxed she is. I'm sure as she realizes how safe she is here she'll settle in even more. As I look back to when Lydia first came home she was a bit more fussy the first few days as she adjusted so I'm sure Penny will need the same time. It's just sooooooo good to have her here. I'll take every second of crying as a gift from God.

With a few funny little mishaps (not removing the top from the gtube syringe + nasty vitamins = big mess) and alot of love for these babies and eachother, I would call our first night with twin at home a success!!

Thank you so much for your prayers and for celebrating in your hearts with us yesterday.

Specific Prayer

Settling in for Penny
Rest for us
God's provision in our search for childcare for when I go back to work in August
Protection for any problems for both of our sweet girls