An Amazing Year

Margaret and Julia, one day old

With Caroline's 3rd birthday and Julia and Margaret's 1st birthday in the books and our backyard birthday-palooza party complete and deemed a great success, I'm looking forward to a quiet and present and cake-less week ahead. Check back in a few days for a party post :)
It's hard to imagine that a year ago today I had a newly minted 2 year old, two tiny and precious newborns, and a whole lot of uncertainty about how I was going to manage it all. Since that day I've experienced so many wonderful, joyous, and yes, difficult moments as I adjusted to becoming the mother of three small girls. And as I look back over the year, I can't help but feel incredibly proud of myself, my husband, and my daughters for making it through with flying colors. I think we all found more strength, patience, resourcefulness, and love than we ever imagined possible.
 Of course, there were a lot of tears, temper tantrums, and time-outs (for all) along the way, but the most important thing is that we all survived with more than a few shreds of our sanity in tact and with a whole lot of amazing memories to hold on to.
Watching the twins turn one is very bittersweet for me. I cherish the "baby days" and having to experience my second and third babies at the same time often left me feeling anxious that I was missing out on each girl's individual milestones and development.  But I'm trying to find peace in knowing that there is so much more to come. First steps, first teeth (come on, Margaret!), and first words. I'm excited to continue to watch the bonds of sisterhood unfold between all three of my girls.
This has been a truly amazing year for our family and I just know the best is yet to come!

Margaret, one year old

Julia, one year old

Caroline, 3 years old

Sisters, M, J and C