Calm after the storm
A calm has settled over the Childsplayx2 household. What has been almost a week of high shrieking winds, oozing nasal cavities and sleepless nights of huddled parents waiting for yet another storm to hit from the western bedroom has now been reduced to gentle breezes with just an occasional gust.
This morning, I lie awake at 5:15 am waiting for one of the babies – most likely Swee’Pea – to demand I come wipe their nose or help them breathe or just get them out of this miserably wet diaper- something that has become the norm over the past week as we coped with wave after wave of congestion and crankiness. Today was different, however, as I waited for 45 minutes until finally, Swee’Pea started to cheerfully chat.
I crept down the hall waiting for the usual explosion of anger that words cannot accurately describe. These outbursts loosley translate into “GET YOUR BUTT IN HERE OLD MAN AND WIPE MY FRIGGIN’ NOSE! NOW!” However, today I opened the door to find Bri… smiling. Breathing a sigh of relief, I scooped her up and brought her out to the chaise for some last-minute cuddling. We lay there as she cooed and smiled and her tiny hands played with my big nose. We smiled and talked and kissed.
“So, is my little happy Swee’Pea back?” I whispered to Swee’Pea as I looked into her beautiful eyes.
“Da-Da” She replied as she reached for my nose again.
Yep. Swee’ Pea Swee’Pea’s back.
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Aww I’m so glad that things are better for you guys now. We had double ear infections in both kids last month for a week. Not recommended for a good time.
Your kids are so cute I just want to nibble on their cheeks and chins!
Comment by Trish — March 2, 2006 @ 8:46 am
You are a total sap, and I love it! Thanks for sharing with us about your beautiful babies!
Comment by momdana — March 2, 2006 @ 10:13 am
Glad they are feeling better. We’re returning to normal around here, as well. We still have snotty noses, but both babes are feeling much better.
Comment by Amy — March 2, 2006 @ 11:37 am
I am lovin’ the overalls. You can see it in their eyes–those are two happy kids!
Comment by surcie — March 2, 2006 @ 12:15 pm
I am so glad that the twins are better! We’re getting over our colds here, and tempers are generally improving. No one likes being sick. Good to hear that Bri is turning the charm back on… does that mean more pictures?
Comment by Deanna — March 2, 2006 @ 4:11 pm
Good news! Glad she’s back.
Comment by Andie D. — March 2, 2006 @ 7:38 pm
Glad to know the little ones are better. It’s always hard when the kids are sick, especially when they are that young.
Though when they are older isn’t a walk in the park either…
Comment by Kemp — March 3, 2006 @ 7:38 am
Glad that they are feeling better! It’s been a while since my 2 have had a cold. I dread it. Almost makes me want to shut ourselves in the house and not go to playdates and playcenters. Yeah right. I would lose my mind!!
Comment by Dana — March 3, 2006 @ 11:36 am
Congratulations on surviving this round. Here in NC, spring is around the corner. Perhaps relief for everyone?
Here’s to no more wiping any more friggin noses.
Comment by UpsideUp — March 3, 2006 @ 7:19 pm