How long will this last?

The twins managed to temporarily tear down their tent yesterday when I put them down for their morning nap and I couldn't put it back up, so they had to lay down in our bed (which was barenaked as Brynn had already had one accident on it earlier in the day) for their afternoon nap. As they lay there side by side, I couldn't resist getting a picture since I don't get many of them sleeping and I love a sleeping baby/toddler. Plus, how cute are they sleeping there together? Since it was their Gotcha Day, it reminded me of all the warnings we were given when they came home. Both foster families and both agencies had told us over and over again that these babies DO NOT SLEEP. That we would be up alll night long, the only time they EVER slept was in a bouncy seat on top of the dryer, etc etc etc. We had prepared ourselves for the worst. The night they came home, both babies slept side-by-side in a pack in play all. night. long. =)

We did think it might be a fluke; that maybe they had been exhausted from such an exiting day, but it turns out they rested peacefully because they were HOME and they have been sleeping through the night (and most of the day!) for the two years since then.


When I first laid them down yesterday afternoon, they were super tired so I thought they would fall right to sleep and I left the room. Five minutes later, they walked out with Cale wearing Nathan's flannel, some flip flops and a random hat and Bree decorated head to toe in half my jewelry. The second time, I decided to stand in the doorway so they wouldn't get up. They stayed put of course, barely moving a muscle, struggling to keep their eyes open and at the very last minute, I heard her say, "Cale... Bwee wuv you." And she reached over and put her hand in his! And then he sat up and leaned over to kiss her!! It was THE most precious thing I have EVER seen. Melt a mommy's heart why don't you!! Ahhhhh.