found

when we first met, the 4 big ones in the back row were in baby carriers.

we would prop them up.

make silly faces.

buzz our lips.

anything to get them to to look at the camera.

they brought us together for play dates.

trips to the zoo.

exploring every park in town.

they teethed together.

gave each other their first kisses.

held hands.

clapped for first steps.

it brought us sanity knowing there were others going through the same thing.

no matter how crazy it was...

we never missed a play date.

then, when we didn't think it was possible to have our hearts any fuller...

phase two came along.

one set of beautiful identical twin girls had us all holding our breaths during our ultrasounds.

sam was the only phase three.

they only see each other once, maybe twice a year.

a couple of curious glance.

getting reacquainted.

then games of chase.

lots of giggles.

and hugs like they have found a long lost friend.

in a way...

they have.