My Twins
This is what I wrote in my journal the day I found out about my little babies.17 March, 2015. TuesdayWell. I'd not lie and say I'm not one to worry. I certainly am. Honestly with each pregnancy...
View ArticleFirst trimester complete
I have officially hit 13 and weeks and made it to the second trimester. Always been a good feeling! I thought a good summary of what this first trimester of twins would be a good idea. This is the...
View ArticleBig Sky Country
Every year Perris has helped me have a trip by my lonesome. Recharge time! This year I was generously brought to Montana by our dear friends Lynette and Stephan! Also generously flown to us by my...
View ArticleBelly laughs
As I glanced in the mirror in the dressing room at Target this morning, I looked right into my own eyes and laughed heartily. My stomach is so big. It's just crazy! The only thing to do is laugh (and...
View Article6 years on the 6th
To celebrate a grand total of 6 years as the P. Kusilek family we began by getting a babysitter. We strongly suggest a friend family swap. We watched their kids overnight a couple of months ago, and...
View ArticleSummer
I say things all day long in my mind that I want to write down on this record of a blog. Then I forget. I remember being so annoyed and baffled at myMother and father for not being able to recall the...
View ArticlePioneer woman
Sometimes I try to imagine being a pioneer woman of 1844 or so. I don't think I'm tough enough (I'm quite wimpy) most of the time. Especially having to wear a dress through mud and heat and everything....
View ArticlePerris ran a marathon because he's the shiz
We went to Duluth. Looks like an annual tradition since becoming Minnesotans!Perris running a marathon was capital-A Awesome. He trained well and does everything he sets a goal to do. (Except writing...
View ArticleTo bed!
I laid on my bed at 7:30pm to the sound of nothing. That's pretty early for the sound of nothing. Boys didn't nap today so I concluded and committed in my mind early in the day they'd go to bed at 7....
View ArticleThe days of nothing
I haven't taken many photos lately. Mostly because I am laying down a lot. I'm kind of wimpy this pregnancy. It could be that it's the third round and my belly is approximately eight weeks larger than...
View ArticleFeeling the Love
Seriously. All around blessings are being thrown at me through the love and kindness of people surrounding me. I may be repeating myself but we have been so overwhelmed with the l-o-v-e. We have a key...
View ArticleWeepy
This is not easy. This is my 31 week, 2 days belly and we've got 6 more weeks of growth here. First off, what will I wear? Not even Perris' tshirts will hold me through. I'm not kidding, the ONLY thing...
View ArticleBearing man
A more accurate visual of how I feel right now in life there is not. Such a balance, Perris and I taking on new loads, shifting responsibility in my inabilities and yet still side by side. Thank you to...
View ArticleFour boys.
Written 3-7 October 2015My Baby Boys Well I survived twin pregnancy. The past 2-3 weeks with such a huge belly was hard! But as I got approval from my OB to induce at 38 weeks (instead of...
View ArticleWhat we call a Day
I like reading this blog where a women invites different people to share what their day is like. I was reading it this morning and paused to think "this is so engaging...yet people are just running...
View ArticleI am a Mother
I've had some time to reflect on the past year and all the changes it has brought. In 2014 I was seriously struggling with being a mother. It was entering the battlefield each morning to referee two...
View ArticleWhat We Call A Day - 4 years later
A Day In The LifeI wake up sleepy and get to the kitchen table to study scriptures. I’m trying to change my life, you know, and be most intentional about being with the Lord as early as I can in the...
View ArticleMarch 28, 2021: The Sun behind the storm
I'd like to begin by saying that I write this and share this not for attention, praise, or anything directed towards me. It is therapeutic and healing to share my story. Most of all I write to declare...
View ArticleMarch 27/28, 2021: Celebrating our one day with you.
I'm sure I cried myself to sleep in Perris' arms Friday night. I felt very achy in my back and wondered if my body was preparing. I slept terrible. We woke and there was a flutter of activity in the...
View ArticleFlecks of Gold, provided by God through YOU
I stood on the front porch and watched my friend wipe tears off her face, as I did mine.She had come to bring me a beautiful pink potted flower bush. "I am witnessing the love of God all around me -...
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