A is for About OTL

I think it's only fair that we start the month off with an introduction, especially seeing as this blog has never had a proper introduction to it in the first place.

*stands up* Hi, My name is a Alissa and I am a twin mommy! I have lived in Seattle (and it's many suburbs) my entire life. I grew up in the city and always thought myself to be a "city girl", but along the way as my parents moved I ended up transforming into the type of person who much prefers the quiet country life to the busy city. I love quiet country back roads, farm houses, small family run businesses, the sense of community, and the peaceful calm that comes as the day ends. Im excited to raise my kids in the country and hope they will appreciate it's appeal someday as well.

My husband, Jon, is incredibly talented and amazing. I'm so incredibly lucky to have someone like him in my life and I am thankful for that every single day. He is not only amazing to me, but also would qualify for SUPERDAD status! I couldn't find enough words to describe the ways he amazes me daily, but I know how blessed I am. I love each day watching him interact with our babies and how much they light up when he walks into the room. They love their daddy so much and so do I.

I never ever imagined what it would be like to be a mom to twins, but I wouldn't change it for anything.  Originally I thought maybe someday I'd want one child and Jon always said he wanted two, so we always agreed that we'd see what happened after the first one. Well, life always has a funny way of planning things for you and life also always seems to give Jon is wishes. Seriously.... he always finds a way! So here we are with two beautiful baby boys and our family could not be more complete.

Milo and Brody are 4.5 months and growing so quickly. You know how parents always say "it goes so fast" when referring to their children growing up? Well, they aren't kidding. That statement is so true. I'm lucky to be able to stay home with them and to have a husband who makes that possible for us. I love waking up every day next to them. They wake up at ungodly hours and I'm typically beyond tired, but they see me and immediately grin making it impossible to be grumpy. They have been discovering their hands and how fun it is to try and shove an entire fist into their mouths. They love their jumperoo and when we sing songs. Sometimes I even read out loud the books I'm trying to read, just so I can get some reading in. I read excitedly and they love it. They don't know I'm reading the latest in parenting books and statistics about this or that. They are rolling over tummy to back, but not back to tummy yet!

Those are the basics and I suppose as time goes on you will learn more about Our Twin Life!

Here I am buried under a baby pile!