2013 was the most challenging, yet rewarding year on record. It was our first full year with our baby girls and all the trials, tribulations, wonder, joy and pure magic that is involved with raising twins.
While I would love to say that our holiday season was magical and perfect and that we have sailed into the New Year effortlessly, that would be far from the truth. While we were so blessed to be surrounded by so much family and love this Christmas, the girls struggled. Then on the 27th, Reese broke out in a mild rash that we later found out (at a party filled with other kids) was Hand, Foot and Mouth. In case you are wondering, twins with Hand, Foot and Mouth disease is even less fun than it seems. Michaela broke out into hives yesterday, which persisted into today. A trip to the doctor resulted in the proclamation that she has one of the worst cases of Hand, Foot and Mouth South Riding Pediatrics has ever seen. Now there's a coveted title!
So it's been a "bumpy" start to the New Year- figuratively and literally. But, to keep perspective, this too shall pass.
We are looking forward to the New Year. It's always nice to take some time to reflect and evaluate. We hope to become more organized, and to save more. I hope to spend a little more time finding balance for myself, and maybe even blog a bit more. We'll see how that goes.
Ok, and since you probably already skipped past my long rant, here is a cute pic of our monkeys (before the rash).
oh no! i'm so sorry they aren't feeling well - hand, foot and mouth is the worst and all you can really do is wait it out. Eve had a pretty bad case of it this fall :( Hope they feel better soon!
ReplyDeleteSo sorry! We've dealt with that one and I've found it's no fun no matter what age they are :( Chloroseptic spray helped some with the blisters in their mouths. Hope it passes quickly for you!
ReplyDeleteHope they are feeling better and it passes quickly. No fun at all!
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