6 years sober

Yesterday we celebrated the 6th birthday of the twins by taking them to a waterpark for an overnight. They had a great time and will remember it for awhile. On our way home we stopped for lunch at Noodles and Sean and I shared a bit of what we remembered about the day of their birth with the twins. It was pretty funny actually as we remembered bits and pieces of the day to think about how far we have come. I had a hard time thinking about them being 1 month old when they were born and now THEY ARE SIX!!!!! Yikes! Time flies! They get the priveledge of being our "trial" kids as far as our parenting and discipline goes. Sean and I are both first born children so we were both "trial" kids. I think every year I come to the same conclusion as I think about just what it is that they have shown me each year. They are totally different. It is frustrating to them that people pair them but sometimes...they want to be alike. They think the idea of switching classes is fun and they will probably try to get away with it...when Kiara's hair grows back. But deep down...they want you to know them. They want you to know what makes Kellyn-Kellyn and visa versa. And lately, you can definatly tell Kiara by her robust laugh! She is showing her true colors every time she cracks a joke and enjoys making everyone laugh. Kellyn has been showing a sweeter side and recently told me that the best part of her birthday was "everyone coming together". People already matter to them at six. The greatest blessing that God gives twins is a person whom will accept the other no matter what. They take them as they are. That's what I am striving for in my life. I want to accept people for just who they are. Maybe my greatest lesson with them this year is just that. God will accept me no matter how much mud and filth I have in my life. He says "come". So I am six years sober. My eyes have been opened to another wonderful aspect of God, parenting for six years now. I am blessed to be a parent to these two amazing girls.