If you show up at my doorstep unannounced, I can’t promise you sanity.
Your experience might be a little overwhelming, and will probably go a lot like this -
First, you’ll hear Pog barking as soon as you ring the doorbell, and you’ll notice she will do everything in her power to escape as soon as the door is opened.
Her barking will then create a chain reaction, and within a matter of seconds, you’ll hear 3 kids crying along with a barking dog…that is if Pog isn’t already half way down the block by then.
I might not be lookin’ pretty, scrounging for clothes, my face without makeup, and my hair will probably be on the top of my head.
Heck, I might be desperate enough and shove a colicky baby right into your arms, whether I know you or not.
After all this, we’ll attempt to have a conversation, and you’ll struggle finding a place to stand, due to the toys scattered on the floor. If you’re lucky I won’t invite you in, rather, I’ll shut the door behind me, leaving the chaos inside and talk to you on our front steps.
Welcome to Crazyville.
(I’m not writing this post to complain, rather, I’m trying to document our life right now, because one day I know I’ll miss this)
I’ve had some people say they’ve stopped by and nobody answered the door... I apologize, but there have been times I’ve been feeding or bathing the twins, or even in the basement doing laundry. I don’t always have an extra pair of hands to stop what I’m doing and open the door, so if you call or text before you drop by, I’ll make sure Pog is in her kennel, and we’ll be ready for you.
But I still can’t promise your experience will be anything but hectic.
And don’t say I didn’t warn you.
I love it! your house still looks loving..maybe not inviting- but loving! Ha!
ReplyDeleteYou are rocking this motherhood thing! You are inspiring and amazing
ReplyDeleteLove it! This is real life! I can relate and I only have one kid! You are superwoman!
ReplyDeleteHaha, I love this. I don't have twins but I have 3 kids and my house looks like this on a regular basis! I once saw a sign (actually, one of those e-cards) saying "I get more done in the 15 minutes before company shows up than I do all week" and I totally get that!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing! Your not complaining, just showing us how it is. Your kids are too cute!
ReplyDeleteI have a good friend who had twins (they are now 4 1/2) and heard all the same stories from him - I told him if I ever had a friend who lived closer to me that had twins, I'd be at their house several times a week to be that extra pair of hands. I'd hold babies so you could do something, anything, you wanted to do; I'd wash clothes so you could hold babies; I'd pick up toys so you could sleep. Praying for you and your family as you walk this crazy good path :-)
ReplyDeleteThis made me smile. I started out with twins and had 2 more after that. My twins are now 8 and I have an almost 6 year old and a 4.5 year old. This is still my life:) It's nice to know I'm not alone...as I'm sure you feel you probably are. Craziness surrounds me and the only way to enjoy it is to embrace it. You seem to be such a good mom and I'm sure you are doing amazing!
ReplyDeleteHahah, oh Ashley. You are super mom! I just had my first last month and can't keep up with the house and everything else! You are doing great, and this post made me giggle! :)
ReplyDeleteI loved this post because it depicts my life as well and I don't have any excuses really other than 2 small children and pure laziness or desires to do other things (like waste time on the internet :) Hang in there and welcome all the crazy!
ReplyDeletelove this! I totally feel the same way only I don't have twins. I have a 3 1/2 year old and a 1 month old. 2 weeks after having him I had to get my appendix removed. And several times I've had people come over and I am no where quick enough or strong enough to get up while feeding a baby to answer the door. Thanks for sharing! It helps to not feel like I'm the only one living in chaos! :)
ReplyDeleteLove your Blog! I was just wondering what my excuse is...my kids are 7, 5, 4, 1 and I am still drowning each day in chaos. ?!?! Hang in there!
ReplyDeleteI loved this. Remember that time I stopped by and Ledger was terrified of Mack?!! So funny!! I loved seeing you in your home with your mom, surrounded by your babes. I also tried to convince Pat to buy you a home over here by us... our neighborhood is full of crazys!! Its fun. You should think about it!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I apologize for laughing so hard at this but I love it! We didn't get a dog until my boys were 1, 3 and 5 and I remember thinking oh how fun, I'll get to take the boys and the dog on afternoon walks. Well, it ended up with me carrying a screaming 1 year old, a 3 year old clung to my leg and trying to prevent my 5 year old from darting into running traffic...along with a yellow lab puppy who refused to budge. It was awful, I can physically remember gulping back tears and wondering how in the heck I was going to get back home! With twins? I cannot even imagine!
ReplyDeleteYou have some fun times ahead of you sweet momma! I bet your precious girl is having some good laughs at those crazy little brothers of hers:) Thank you for bringing back some great memories of my boys childhood for me and I can vouch that you WILL look back at this and laugh!
I love reading your stories. I am 60 and can tell you I DO MISS IT.....but not the laundry! LOL!
ReplyDeleteLove it! After I had my twins I was tempted to put a sign up at my door that said, " Unless you have food or willing to clean or hold a baby you might want to come back another time." :) My house looks like this too often. Hang in there momma!
ReplyDeleteThat sight is all too familiar. I have a 1 and 2 year old and our place always looks like this, and I don't even have twins. I keep hearing one day I'll miss it, so for now I'll just keep telling myself so I don't scream and run for the hills because my house is 'crazyville'! Love reading your blog!
ReplyDeleteI just came across your blog on Pinterest (where else?) and we basically have the same life just sorta opposite! I have twin boys who just turned 2 and am expecting another little guy in December and my house regularly looks like this and has me wondering how in the world I am going to manage with 3 boys 2 and under. Two babies is tough but isn't it the sweetest thing when all your babies are sleeping and you realize how awesome you life is, at least until they wake up again! Good Luck to you (and to me!)
ReplyDeleteI had to smile because your last sentence reminds me of the book, "Never, EVER Shout in a Zoo." It's a good one! Keep smiling and love the chaos!
ReplyDeleteI love this! Its life & its real nothing better then that if you ask me sweet girl :)
ReplyDeleteYou are an amazing mom and I am sure that anyone visiting understands that the kids are much more important then a clean house! I just read my daughters If you take a mouse to school book to my daughters before I read your post (bedtime book) and I read your post in that same way. LOL =)
ReplyDeleteI suppose we'd be worried if your home didn't look like this. It's a home with twin babies and a little boy who is not much older. And a brave young mommy, who looks pretty even without makeup or with her hair up (very fashionable here, to pile one's hair on top of one's head). Yes, it's crazy and you must be exhausted, but isn't it exciting ? Sending you all sorts of good wishes from France, Val
ReplyDeleteSUPER CUTE POST...glad someone else has floors covered with toys just like mine. One day we will miss that!
ReplyDeleteGlad you are keeping it real! Something about having two babies does a number on your house! My babies are 9 months and I have two older kids, I feel so bad when my chaos overwhelms people. Even others with big families get overwhelmed. But I wouldn't trade my twins for the world!
ReplyDeleteMy magic trick for coilc when I lived in Rexburg was to take my babies to a friend in my ward, in Lyman, who does craniosacral therapy from her home. Basically its a little head and back massage, but my babies changed drastically for the better. No more spitting up and no more colic crying. If you are interested let me know and I can find her number. I hope the boys feel better soon! Love this post.
ReplyDeleteAshley,
ReplyDeleteI have followed your blog for several years now. I lost my grandson in an accident when he was just 9 weeks old. I have appreciated your honesty and candor about your feelings. It has helped me to understand my daughters thoughts and feelings better.
My new little granddaughter is just past her colic. Colic Calm was a life saver. Nothing else worked. I purchased it at Walgreens here in AZ. Don't be put off by the black color. I gladly spray and washed anything it got on. I was a small trade off for her tummy feeling better, better sleep and smiles. Good Luck.
Love the realness...you're amazing with your 3 lil men...enjoy every crazy minute of it!
ReplyDeleteHang in there mom! I had a son who wasn't even 2 yet when we had our twin girls! He was 19'months and the twins came and my world revolved around diapers and feedings. I cried at times because I felt bad my husband was coming into a tornado everyday! Thankfully he was a wonderful husband! We did a lot of crockpot meals:) my girls are now 16 months and my son just turned 3. Although life is still crazy the house is a bit cleaner;) Hang in there and remember to take a few minutes for yourself. Sometimes I ask my husband if he can watch the kids while I take a 5 minute shower in peace lol! Keep up the good work!
ReplyDeleteThe best parenting advice i've ever received was this from my Mom, "This too shall pass." It feels like it never will while you're in the trenches but it will.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Life really changed, didn't it! Just know there are probably 30 women in your ward who would love to come over and sit with your babies. There are grandmas, retirees, women who have no children of their own. I know you can make it on your own, but honestly, it could give others so much joy to be there for you and help and love these babies. Don't be afraid to ask. There are people who need you to ask them. Wish I were in your ward. I'd march right on over. But since I'm not, and you don't know me, and I don't know where you live, I'll restrain myself. Keep up the great work! You're amazing.
ReplyDeleteI know you have probably received tons of colic suggestions, so here is another one. My granddaughter was a 24 hour colic screamer. She could not tolerate the powder formula no matter what brand of kind. We finally tried soy concentrate in stead of the powder and she was a whole new baby. I hope the colic crying ends soon, and pray that you all get some rest.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE and ADORE your crazy life!!! Whenever Zach and I are around other friends with their kids or have them over we are always reminded how quiet our lives really are without a little boy that can talk, run, and make messes anymore. We do still get to enjoy the crying but for the most part it is pretty dang boring and quiet around here! So I envy you!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI hope that your visting teachers and home teachers are stopping by lots for cuddling time and bringing food. That's the great thing about the Gospel is the love and support you get from "your ward family."
ReplyDeleteSo I know this wasn't meant to be funny...but I'm dying!! I love how honest you are about it. I can't imagine it would be anything else than chaos with twin babies. Hang in there!!
ReplyDeleteSome call it chaotic, hectic and crazy...we call it life! :)
ReplyDeleteOh I sooooo remember those days. They are crazy and wild and chaotic to say the least. But oh so wonderful too. I miss my twins being babies. Thanks for sharing your photos and your life....so I can remember just how wonderful it really was! And you are doing a GREAT job! Heck, you're blogging and documenting....that is HUGE. and just remember to always laugh....cause otherwise you might just cry!
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