My Ethan

I have been writing about the twins so much that I haven't said much about my E1. Now that we are back together (the three of us) these past few days, he hasn't let us leave his sight. One of us seems to need to be with him at all times or else he starts calling out for us and searching around for us. He gives us hugs and holds on to us so much more than ever before, it seems.

It's kind of sad because you can outwardly see how much he realized we were gone from him. I knew he missed us but I didn't think he minded too much since he's been so well cared for in our absence. I do feel happy though that he knows we love him and are his parents who want to be there for him. I'm happy he still feels like he wants to rely on us and come to us for comfort and love.

When you're away from your little one for so long, you start thinking things. I hope I don't forget how important my role as a mother is to my children. Sometimes, it's easy to forget and to feel like you're quite replaceable. I know my mother isn't to me so I need to remember that for my children. I have things to give them that no one else can. What a beautiful thing!