Sunday, February 1, 2009

It's a Wonderful World


This is ridiculous. One of the biggest events in life occurred on Thursday and I can't find the words to express myself. Our daughter gave birth to our twin grandsons. They arrived six weeks early. They arrived fast. They arrived perfect. Sweet Pea weighed 5lb 2oz and Pumpkin weighed 4lb 14oz. They are perfect. Round faces, ten long fingers and ten cute toes. Our daughter and her husband are doing well. I am so proud of them They were so strong, so calm and level-headed during an extremely harrowing experience. My knees are still shaking. The babies are in a neo-natal intensive care unit being well-cared for by many wonderful professionals. I haven't been able to hold them yet but I have been able to whisper to them that I love them. I have been able to stare at them and imprint their faces to my memory. I have been able to gaze at them intently and shower them with the love that I hold in my heart for them . I stand by their little incubators and will them to grow and flourish. I talk to them of the adventures we will have, of the mudpies we will make, the forts we will build, the artwork we will create. I am ready to read to them, cuddle them, kiss them and play with them. For now I will cherish them, pray for them and adore them. And now I would like to introduce you to my two grandsons...

Sweet Pea ... ...and Pumpkin ! xxoo



24 comments:

Sades said...

Aren't they adorable. I am so happy it all went well, and wish I could be there to see everyone. It is funny how the most amazing events suck the words right out of you. Our baby is only 2 months now, but it seems like ages since she was a tiny newborn. Give my nephews my love, and the happy parents too.

Deb said...

Hi Auntie Sade ~ Celebrate! And hugs and kisses to you and your precious cutie pie!

Anonymous said...

Ohhhh! Congratulations. They are absolutely beautiful. wishing you many many wonderful times with your new grandsons.((hugs))

Jeni said...

Major congratulations to you and your family on the arrival of your twin grandsons. Trust me when I tell you, the urge -and the ability -to just sit and stare at these beautiful little people will stay with you forever now. I never had urges like that with my kids when they were born, that all I wanted to do and did was to just sit and stare at them -probably because I had way too many other things that I HAD to do in order to care for them and the rest of the family. But grandparenthood brings that on us -where, if left to our own devices, that it how we would or could spend all our time, day in and day out, staring at these beautiful beings and marveling at the wonder of it all. I still can do that and my grandchildren now are ages 11, 5 and 3! Best things ever in the whole wide world, aren't they!
Peace.

Akelamalu said...

How wonderful! What beautiful babies. Congratulations to Mum and Dad and of course the proud grandparents. You have so much to look forward to - grandchildren are the best. :)

Susan English Mason said...

Congratulations! I could not be happier for all of you. What a surprise to wake up on a fine Sunday morning to these beautiful photos of your grandsons.

Anonymous said...

Oh wow, congratulations! :D

Willow said...

Oh I am so happy for you! Twins! And grandsons! And healthy! And adorable! No wonder you cherish them!

Welcome Pumpkin and Sweet Pea!

Beijing Report said...

Congratulations! I see two strong men in them!

pink dogwood said...

congratulations!!!! My older daughter also came four weeks early and had to be in an incubator for a few days.

They look adorable - I am so happy for you. Can't wait to hear/see more of them :)

Akelamalu said...

PS There's an award for you over at my place. :)

SandyCarlson said...

The happiness and optimism in this post makes me want to cry. Such love! I wish the babies all the best. They already have so much love. That is wonderful.

Louise said...

I came as fast as I could. I KNEW this would be it!

CONGRATULATIONS PROUD GRANDMA!

I'm loving the lips on Sweet Pea! They are both as sweet as can be. And good sizes, too,for 6 weeks early and twins. I'm sure they will be out of there soon.

I'm so happy for all of you!

daijoji said...

Dear Deb, great kisses from Poland!!! :-* :-)

david mcmahon said...

Thank you, Deb, for the wonderful introduction. Children are so precious to us all.

Elaine Denning said...

Oh! Congratulations, Deb! They are just adorable. xxx

Anonymous said...

God bless you all. Those sweet little faces and souls are ones you will forever adore. I will keep all of you in my prayers.

Congratulations, to you and your family.

Millennium Housewife said...

You said you didn't have the words then you wrote such a beautiful post! Congratulations! They are gorgeous x

Maggie May said...

AW.......... that is wonderful news. They are beautiful and as they are a good weight they will do well.
Are they identical.
I like their names :-)
Many, many congratulations to all the family.

MyMaracas said...

Congratulations! What beautiful babies, so very precious. Best wishes to your whole family!

Carole Burant said...

Omigosh, CONGRATULATIONS!!! I've been so behind in visiting and look what I missed! They are so adorable and although very tiny, it sounds like they are doing well:-) Twin grandsons...so very awesome!! xoxo

Marg said...

Congratulations my friend. How wonderful and I can see why you told me to jump over and celebrate together. Birthday Mania will be in your house forever with those little ones. We will pray for you as you support your new family.

imbeingheldhostage said...

OMGosh, congratulations!! They are adorable!! I'm so glad all are well :-)

Anonymous said...

What a precious pair! So sweet! Congratulations to you all.

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