Cash Ryland and Bentley Jax, my two perfect tiny babies born June 29,2010. I love you both so incredibly much!!! I couldn't imagine my life without either of you (and wouldn't it be boring being a singleton?) ;c)
Since you were born in the 34th week of gestation it was imperative you spend a couple of weeks in the NICU learning how to drink from a bottle and gain weight. Your goals were around 15-20ml per feeding which you reluctantly took down in about 30-45mins... You would never guess you had difficulty eating, the two of you can seriously put down some food!
After two weeks of the NICU we brought you home! It was wonderfully to finally leave the hospital WITH my babies ;c)
At 3 weeks old you were still in preemie clothing/diapers! I could carry you both in one arm and make bottles with the other! I was the master of feeding you at the SAME time ;c)
I'll be honest, it is a bit difficult at times to tell who is who in pictures... you both looked like tiny old men haha I would also find you doing the same thing at the same time which was too precious!
Newborn clothing at 2 months, WOO HOO! We took a trip down to California where I picked up the sleepy wrap... it was soooooo cute to carry you both in a pouch and still have use of my hands ;c) Those days are long gone!
After what seemed like a while (at the time), you both got SUPER chunky! People would say, "WOW, they look so healthy!" hahahaha
Halloween you both looked adorable as vampires! However not such fans of people in costumes ;c) I make a conscious effort to take advantage of every holiday and snap a picture of you two. I can't help it, you are just so handsome!!!
I really look back now and am SO thankful I took thousands of pictures of you during this first year! It has gone by so quickly! I definitely need to invest in a better video camera during the next year! *If you are wondering, I have a special silver box called an external hard drive which contains everything ;c)
Little Santa babies ;c) It was CRUCIAL for me to get those black velvet stockings monogrammed with your names. I have had mine since I was a little girl and find it a very special tradition.
You may look similar but you have such different personalities! Bentley you are the cute little Momma's boy and Cash, you are the handsome little brute!
I must say you are both equally as funny and make me laugh for days! I'm so lucky to have you Cash & Bentley!!!
Look at all those teeth! You both grew 8 teeth rather fast which enabled you to start eating more yummy goodness! Fruit is your favorite! Up there with ice cold water!
To those that have a problem with me dressing you the same... pshhh, Its freaking ADORABLE and they are jealous! You two are so rare and special, clothing cannot cover up your individuality! Identical twins should be the only siblings dressed the same in my opinion! haha
I am so proud of you, Bentley and Cash, you are amazingly perfect in every way! You have hit and exceeded every milestone! I can take you anywhere with me and you are amazingly well behaved! I must say in the nature/nurture argument, the environment in which you are raised greatly influences your demeanor... and may I just say you two are always SOOOO HAPPY! ;c)
This time last year was incredibly scary and mostly heartbreaking for me... This year you are ONE and have grown to be two amazing little boys! Every single sleepless night has been more than worth it to see you grow and develop! We have the most fun together C&B, I wouldn't change a thing!
I am more than proud to be your MOM and can't wait to see what new and exciting things will come about in your second year of life! I love you both equally and more than anything in the universe, thank you for picking me to be your MOM!!!
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