A Sad Day...

Today is a really sad day. As I write this my eyes look like I have been stung by a million bumble bees. About one hour ago exactly my mom left to go back to Charleston. I knew I would be sad, but I did not know I would be this sad. I am not sad because I am scared I can't handle these babies on my own or because I am going to be extremely exhausted (which I know I will be)... I am sad because I am going to miss her being here so much. I have never in my life spent so much time with any one person for this long of a continuous stretch. Have you? I have spent literally everyday of the last 5 weeks with her, non stop! We have worked side by side from early in the morning (EARLY) until late (LATE) at night. At first I thought that we might not get along (I mean, not that we don't get along, but that much time spent with one person just might take its course) but we did. It was so fun. So fun. We laughed so much (mostly because we were delirious) and enjoyed sitting around in our pajamas until 5 o'clock. We didn't let them hold us back either. We were out and about most days of the week. We went to North Carolina, South Carolina, out to eat lunch several times, Walmart trips, Target trips, trips to the outlets (on more than one occasion), ect. And every where we went people just loved the boys! We had a great little schedule of feeds and naps, coffee and Oprah, strolling and tummy time, baths and changings, cleaning and more cleaning... the list could go on for days. Those things and ALL the things we laughed about I am going to miss so much. It is what keeps making me cry when I feel like I have got to a point that I am not going to cry anymore. And all this crying has brought on a horrible headache so I am going to have to try to wrap this up (and the fact that the babies are needing to be fed now).

Here are some more pics from today. We decided to venture to a church we have been wanting to visit since we had the helping hands of my parents for one last day... The boys did really well except when we got to the very end of the service, Clay leaned over and said "We did it" and at that very moment Charlie belted out a scream. We were so close but either way they still did very good.

Momma, I am going to miss you so much. I am not good at putting into words how I feel and this blog post is a good demonstration of that, but I love you and I am SOOOOO thankful for the time you spent here. You did SOOOO much. You gave so much. You cooked so much. You cleaned so much. You loved so much and Clay, Miller, Charlie and I are going to have a rough time adjusting to you not being around. Love you.

3:45 AM

That is what time it is. I can officially say I have accomplished my first night feeding all by myself. I am pretty proud of myself. I have learned I can prop the boys up and feed them simultaneously, which for a while I was unsure if it was even possible. It isn't a quick or easy process (especially when one of them wants to fool around), BUT it can be done. AND no, I did not get on the internet because I am bored and have nothing to do at 3:45 in the morning. I am pumping for the next feeding, so what better way to pass the time then fill everyone in on what we have been up to.

Well let me leave you with a few pictures (taken by my friend Courtney Stewart) from the wedding last weekend... enjoy!

It Has Been A While...

The babies come first so of course the blog isn't going to get as much attention as it use to. However, I definitely still want to try my best to keep the blogging world informed on how Miller and Charlie are doing.

Being a mother is fantastic! I feel so extremely blessed to have these sweet little buddies. They have been great babies. We have had our ups and downs but it is still the best experience ever! We are getting in a routine and learning how to perfect it and so each day gets a little more scheduled, which is a must for twins.

Bebe (my mother) is still with us!!!! Clay and I are extremely indebted to her for her services. We literally would not have been able to make it this far without her. She has made everything seem almost easy. We will be very sad when she has to leave but we know we have to do it on our own at some point. Until then, we are soaking up the good life with her being here.

There is a ton I could say about these last three weeks (YEP, they are 3 weeks old today!) but I do NOT have time to do that so I will just got through HUNDREDS of pictures I have and just give you a glimpse of some things that have gone on. Here they are... (coming home from the hospital and other random shots...)

Miller

Charlie

Game Day

Okay, I have to get back to the boys, but also wanted to mention we went on our first "trip" away from home this past weekend to Highlands, NC for our friend Peyton and Logan's wedding! We had a great time and were so happy to be able to share in all the festivities with them... Congrats yall and thanks for including us in the fun!

Before and After...

Well I never got to put up the 36 week picture, so since I have ONE minute to post I will do that... so here is the 36 week picture (Delivery Day) and one week after.

Man, it is crazy to me to look at pictures of my belly that full! I guess when you are pregnant you don't fully realize how big it was because you slowly got bigger and bigger over a lengthy amount of time. Now looking at it, it is hard for me to grasp!

Okay, off to another feeding!

Let the pictures do the talking...

These are some very special pictures that give a great look into our boys' birthday. Thank you to my sister Jennifer who documented the day for us. She'll take great pictures of you too (for a small fee.... www.jenniferkempphotography.com)

Miller Carson Kimsey

Charles "Charlie" Carson Kimsey

Miller and Charlie

Miller

Charlie

Charlie and Miller

Miller and Charlie

They are here...

Our boys arrived last night. Miller at 10:52 pm, weighing in at 5 lbs. 11 oz. and 19.5" in length. Charlie joined us at 11:33 pm, weighing the same as his brother and just a half inch shorter.

They are absolutely perfect!

Mandy and I will collaborate on a bigger post about the birth and include some pictures soon, but I wanted to get on here and say a couple of things quickly...

First of all... My wife is an absolute champion! Birthing twins has to be one of the most difficult things in the world. Getting one baby out is a difficult task for most women, but my wife was able to do it twice in about an hour and a half! She is special (always has been), and I love and respect her more than anyone in this world for what she accomplished yesterday.

Secondly, I can not tell you guys how amazed I am right now by the love of our great God! He is immeasurably good and gracious. The path that lead us to what occurred yesterday is so unlikely, yet it is marked with countless displays of His faithfulness to us. It feels amazing to look at my boys and just remember the struggle and all the many ways that he drew us to Himself time after time... We have been abundantly loved and cared for through this entire experience, and I can honestly say that even if the outcome wasn't as great as it actually is, we would still be in awe of God's desire for us to trust him... and we would not hesitate to continue doing it. With that said... Praise Him for giving us so much more! Our sons are an incredible gift.

- Clay

35 weeks!!!

I made it another week... Yesterday was 35 weeks! Now we just want them to come. To be honest this pregnancy has been pretty easy but I am starting to really have a hard time getting around and would love to have them now. Also, my stomach has reached its maximum stretching capacity and has started to split my skin (sorry if that is too much info) a little. I am blessed that it hasn't done this until now but I have to say that it has gotten me a little discouraged. I have had to pray a lot and just ask the Lord to forgive me for getting upset about something that is so superficial. He has been so good to me and I am so blessed and I am glad He is such a forgiving Father. With that said, I can't wait for them to be here. I am off bed rest totally and they have told us that the babes can come anytime! HOPEFULLY that is soon. Well Clay and I are off to his parents for a Labor Day dinner and I will leave you with the 35 week pic...

P.S. I was really wishing I would go into labor on Labor Day... there are still a few hours left...