One-on-One

I have been very aware that before you were even born, you both have to share everything, including your time with me. Already, I have been very intentional in making sure you each have some special one-on-one time with your momma. Some of my favorites so far...

After your first feeding of the day you are both so happy and playful. I play with one of you first, before your brother wakes up. Then it's back to bed, breakfast for the sleepy head, and playtime number two! I love these sweet little smiles and special time we share each morning.

Most afternoons, we enjoy some silly singing together. You boys both love music so much! I will sing to you and normally your crying will stop and it's instant smiles. This never ceases to amaze me. Ryan, today you even started to coo while I was singing as if you were singing along with me!

 

 Bath-time! I adore bath-time with you both...and you do too! Again, your crazy momma talks and sings to you the entire time.

 

 Some specific, special moments...

Wiley, you snoozed on my chest, while I enjoyed some quiet time to myself reading. I love the feeling of snuggling with you, my little cuddle bug.

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Ryan, you had some of your best tummy time to date...no tears either! You were so focused on me. I love the eye contact you now hold with me.

Wiley, you brought me to tears the other day. I was holding you, staring you in the eyes, and thoughtless singing along to a song. I then sang the lyrics, "All this time we were waiting for each other. All this time I was waiting for you," and instantly began to tear up. I looked into your eyes and realized how true those words were; how long I had waited for you. It was one of the sweetest moments we had shared.

Ryan, you wouldn't go back to bed one morning, so it was just you and me for the next couple hours. I began reading to you, "On the Night You Were Born." Once it was over, I began to explain to you where your name came from. I began to share with you stories about family members who have passed away. I told you about each of your four great grandparents and how much they would've loved you; you smiled with each story.

Boys, I know you will probably more than often be lumped together as "the twins." But know this, you are each very special to me in your own different ways. You are each loved as the separate individuals that you are by me and your father. We love watching you grow and develop your own personalities. Already, you are both different and I love that. Yes, you are "the boys," "the twins," and our "two peas in a pod," but you are also my sweet Wiley and my precious Ryan. I love you both dearly.