8. The Village
We made our way to Charleston, SC for the Miska family vacation. Will's parents rent a house on the Isle of Palms almost every summer. So, Will and I knew we wanted to tell his family while we were all there.
It happened to also be my father in law's birthday as well. So we ordered another onesie and put it in a birthday bag. Will kept asking his dad if he had any guesses as to what his gift might be and I had to somehow casually avoid all alcoholic beverages until it was time to tell them the news.
Once we were all gathered inside the living room we started giving Will's dad he gifts. When it was our turn, Will handed him the gift and said, "How about we record this one" (which I thought would make it suspicious but no one really thought anything of it). I volunteered to take the video because I was so nervous I needed something to do.
As he unwrapped the tissue paper from around the onesie and he realized what we were telling him, he looked up and said, "No!" He started laughing and then tearing up and Will's mom came rushing over yelling, "What? What?" and screaming with excitement.
It was again a feeling of relief to know how truly excited our families were. They weren't just happy, they were supportive and accommodating and loving throughout the whole process. We are truly blessed with the amount of support we received from everyone we love.
As I sit here and reflect on these times I know how lucky we are. I have my dad and his soon to be wife (we all call her the Karbear) who are amazing with the boys. I also have the most loving in-laws who I wouldn't trade for anyone else. Our families are truly one of the only reasons we are doing so well as new parents. They made sure we had everything we needed throughout this whole process. If we ask for a night out or for the boys to hang with them it is always an immediate "yes!". Our twins have had sleep overs multiple times with both grandparents. They have traveled to FL (soon to be three times), Ohio (rode trip), Staten Island, Hoboken and Long Beach Island all before they turned 10 months old. We were able to make all of those trips work one way or another because we had the support from out parents along the way.
So, to the twin moms and dads who don't have the "village" that we have- I commend you. If you ever need someone to talk to I am here for you because the twin mom life is a game changer. It is something that is hard to do on your own. I have never had to experience that feeling (and I hope I never will) but if your "village" is not in your life, or too far or too toxic just know there are a mountain of twin mom's out there who would be your "village" day in and day out.
And to our "village"- I thank you for the bottom of my heart. We wouldn't be the parents we are today without you. xoxo
It happened to also be my father in law's birthday as well. So we ordered another onesie and put it in a birthday bag. Will kept asking his dad if he had any guesses as to what his gift might be and I had to somehow casually avoid all alcoholic beverages until it was time to tell them the news.
Once we were all gathered inside the living room we started giving Will's dad he gifts. When it was our turn, Will handed him the gift and said, "How about we record this one" (which I thought would make it suspicious but no one really thought anything of it). I volunteered to take the video because I was so nervous I needed something to do.
As he unwrapped the tissue paper from around the onesie and he realized what we were telling him, he looked up and said, "No!" He started laughing and then tearing up and Will's mom came rushing over yelling, "What? What?" and screaming with excitement.
It was again a feeling of relief to know how truly excited our families were. They weren't just happy, they were supportive and accommodating and loving throughout the whole process. We are truly blessed with the amount of support we received from everyone we love.
As I sit here and reflect on these times I know how lucky we are. I have my dad and his soon to be wife (we all call her the Karbear) who are amazing with the boys. I also have the most loving in-laws who I wouldn't trade for anyone else. Our families are truly one of the only reasons we are doing so well as new parents. They made sure we had everything we needed throughout this whole process. If we ask for a night out or for the boys to hang with them it is always an immediate "yes!". Our twins have had sleep overs multiple times with both grandparents. They have traveled to FL (soon to be three times), Ohio (rode trip), Staten Island, Hoboken and Long Beach Island all before they turned 10 months old. We were able to make all of those trips work one way or another because we had the support from out parents along the way.
So, to the twin moms and dads who don't have the "village" that we have- I commend you. If you ever need someone to talk to I am here for you because the twin mom life is a game changer. It is something that is hard to do on your own. I have never had to experience that feeling (and I hope I never will) but if your "village" is not in your life, or too far or too toxic just know there are a mountain of twin mom's out there who would be your "village" day in and day out.
And to our "village"- I thank you for the bottom of my heart. We wouldn't be the parents we are today without you. xoxo
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