Sunday, December 6, 2009

Hard To Believe

It still hits us hard. We have babies. Honestly, every morning when we go in to scoop up the babies from their cribs, we stand in wonder of their smiles, the way they find comfort in our familiarity and the way they snuggle in close to our bodies for that first morning cuddle. This is easily the most amazing experience of our lives.
December has not been an easy month for us in the past. A miscarriage and an unfulfilled due date are just two reasons (not to mention the years of holiday reminders of being childless). Holidays are incredibly difficult for those who struggle.
As I sat the babies in their bouncy seats in front of the Christmas tree and decorated it with ornaments that have graced the tree for years, it hit me again. I explained the significance of each ornament as I placed it and watched their eyes span, in obvious wonder, the height and breadth of the brightly lit tree. Amazing.
We have everything we have ever dreamed of.


Two more stockings hang this year. 


Our Tree

My beautiful family.
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15 comments:

  1. KimDecember 6, 2009 at 7:39 AM

    BEAUTIFUL... Love it..
    Have a great week..
    Hugs..

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  2. Snowflowers MumDecember 6, 2009 at 7:46 AM

    you know, there will always be a part of you that remembers the heartache, but the wonderful times ahead will help that fade into the past. I think remembering helps us empathize with those still struggling with the losses and emptiness they are dealing with.

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  3. M and MDecember 6, 2009 at 7:54 AM

    I hope you have the best Christmas EVER!!!

    You two certainly deserve it. Chick and Pea are very lucky to have such wonderful, kind, caring, sweet and thoughtful parents.

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  4. JoannahDecember 6, 2009 at 9:02 AM

    I know you've longed for a Christmas like this for so long. Enjoy every minute of it!

    :-)

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  5. CavaticaDecember 6, 2009 at 1:02 PM

    It is amazing. Have the most wonderful Christmas ever!

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  6. 4DDecember 6, 2009 at 1:20 PM

    Warms my heart and makes me smile. Dan too. To know that this Xmas there will be goos and gaas and big smiles.

    Keep smilin!

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  7. RhondaDecember 6, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    So beautiful.

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  8. littlezenDecember 6, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    You're ears must have been burning today because I was thinking about you (and me) this morning and how both of our lives have changed so much. Like you, I'm thankful each and every day.

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  9. High On CraftDecember 7, 2009 at 4:31 AM

    I remember feeling the exact same way when our daughter was born after some years of infertility. Now with our newest little miraculous bundle the holidays hold even more excitement and awe.

    I can't say it enough how happy I am that my best friend finally, after so many long years has the family that she always dreamed of. My only wish is that we lived closer together so that we could share in the magic of the holidays.

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  10. MicheleDecember 7, 2009 at 5:00 AM

    And what an extra special Christmas it will be for you this year.

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  11. kitchuDecember 7, 2009 at 11:41 AM

    it is PURE magic... the best kind. SO happy for you and feeling it with you this year.

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  12. Lisa (Briana's Mom)December 7, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    Seeing those two little stockings along side yours puts a tear in my eye - it really does. I know you are definitely soaking in every second of this amazing Christmas season. Your tree is beautiful!!!

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  13. CatherineDecember 7, 2009 at 8:40 PM

    What an amazing and blessed Christmas this is going to be for you!! Love the little stockings hung between mommy and daddy's. So sweet!!

    God has blessed you and we all celebrate with you! Merry Christmas friends!! xoxo

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  14. Special KDecember 11, 2009 at 6:31 PM

    The best Christmas ever... and you deserve it. :)

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  15. dreamerDecember 14, 2009 at 4:12 PM

    I'm so happy for you.

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