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The ordinary moments: The perks of having twins

04/02/2014 | posted under: Linkys, Guest Posts & Sponsored

Baking with the kids: The ordinary moments
Q&A with Denyse Kirkby, author of My Mini Midwife

Last week, my boys went to stay with their grandparents for five nights as I went into hospital for an operation. It was only day surgery to have my gallbladder removed (which has been a long time coming, if you’ve read my post about gallstones in pregnancy) but I needed some time off to recover afterwards.

Before they went, I got Husband to take a photo of us having a cuddle so I could look at it when I was missing them.

Twin cuddles with my boys

Having twins is really tough sometimes; it’s exhausting, it’s emotionally draining and physically tiring. But what people often forget to mention is how incredible it is too. I missed them so much. I missed my morning double cuddles in bed, I missed the giant double hugs I get when I collect them from preschool, I missed listening to their hilarious banter, I missed seeing them share their sweets without being asked, I missed seeing them making up comedy sketches together to make their baby sister giggle, I missed snuggling up on the sofa with one under each arm to watch a movie, I missed reading them their bedtime story with one sitting on each knee (they still fit, just!). Having twins is such a blessing, and every time I look at this photo I’m reminded how lucky I am.

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Baking with the kids: The ordinary moments
Q&A with Denyse Kirkby, author of My Mini Midwife

Comments

  1. Abby Boid says

    04/02/2014 at 1:02 pm

    ‘Just a gall bladder being removed’ !!! Hope you are recovering well. Gorgeous photo. Lovely boys.

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:05 pm

      Thanks! I’m all better now. Unlike after a C-section, at least with a gallbladder op you’re expected to rest afterwards for a few days. xx

  2. hurrahforgin says

    04/02/2014 at 2:36 pm

    Such a lovely post Karen – its made me want twins, you need to post something negative next time to counteract this
    Hope you are feeling much better now xx

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:09 pm

      Ah there are lots of negatives too but I get bored of being reminded of them by random people I meet (double trouble, oh twins – rather you than me, I’d rather die than have twins etc.) that it’s lovely being able to show off the best bits on here! x

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:10 pm

      And thanks for the get well wishes. I’m much better now, thanks. x

  3. seychellesmama says

    04/02/2014 at 2:47 pm

    Awww so sweet!! Lovely photo little cuties!

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:10 pm

      Thanks, I think so! x

  4. mummydaddyme says

    04/02/2014 at 3:56 pm

    This is so so lovely Karen, and I hope you are feeling better now. I always thought I would love twins, I am just fascinated by the bond between them. This photo is so sweet. x

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks, I’m feeling much better now. It is amazing seeing their bond. I never thought about having twins before finding out we were expecting them. I won’t pretend it’s not challenging but it is pretty special. x

  5. Le Coin de Mel says

    04/02/2014 at 9:59 pm

    Hope you are recovering well. What a gorgeous shot of you and your boys! Mel

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:12 pm

      Thanks, I’m all better now. I don’t get nearly enough shots of us together, so I need to remind myself to get in front of the camera with them for a change. x

  6. rh1annonb says

    05/02/2014 at 8:25 am

    Gorgeous photo & the post really captures the magic of being a twin mummy x

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:21 pm

      Thanks, it is pretty special isn’t it? xx

  7. loopyfreakwithalist says

    05/02/2014 at 5:49 pm

    I love having my twin boys! Every smile I do comes back double!!! 🙂

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:22 pm

      There is definitely a certain energy with twin boys! Double cuddles are just the best aren’t they? xx

  8. DJ Kirkby says

    07/02/2014 at 6:17 am

    Lovely photo, and glad you are recovering so quickly! That will make it worth having to give up time with your two boys.

    • TalesofaTwinMum says

      10/02/2014 at 9:25 pm

      Thanks, I’m all recovered now. Within five minutes of the boys being home they were turning the house upside down and it was as if they’d never left! xx

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