Easy? I think not!

Funny - in the past two days I've had two different people comment that I make having twins look easy. Maybe it's all of the chocolate I eat - it can you give you permanently plastered-on grin. I might look ok on the outside but some days I don't feel so well on the inside!

I don't think it's twins in particular - having kids is just, well, HARD! It can be very tiring and draining. Then you throw a husband into the mix. Then add three different clients and four different projects. A house to clean, dinner to cook, laundry to wash, clothes to fold, floors to wash - well, you get the picture.

I adore my girls. I just never realized how much it would take over my life! I'm not one of those moms who bans tv but I do try to moderate it. So there are a lot of hours in the day to fill. We stay busy so I won't go antsy at home. So we're always out in the mornings and my girls have learned how to behave well in public. It's rare that I'm embarrassed by one of them (although it HAS happened).

As my girls get bigger, it seems to be a little easier. They are communicating better so we have fewer tantrums. But I want other moms to know that even though I'm smiling, I still don't have it all together. I know the grass is always greener but we all have our issues. So the next time we go to the beach together and I'm loaded down with two girls, a huge bag filled with beach towels, changes of clothes, snacks, drinks, portable potty plus a large bucket filled with beach toys - don't just say "Jennifer? No, she doesn't need help - she never needs help!" Offer to hold something so I don't end up a stooped-over old lady one day!