Day Nine

We had a full day today, as this was the first day I was able to leave the hospital for part of the day. Eugene and the kids came first thing this morning and we left for our day out on the town. First things first, we headed to Target :) so I could pick up a few things I had been wanting to get, then we went for lunch at Noodles and Co., and then headed to the Children's Museum for the afternoon before heading back to the hospital before my "curfew". All in all it was a very fun day, although we were all pretty tired by this evening.

I have to say, it felt kind of strange being out in public again! I don't know if I have grown a lot in the past week or what, but it felt like all day people were commenting about how I look like I'm about to pop. It's always amusing to see the shock in their eyes when I tell them I'm not due until November! Maybe it's a good thing I'm secluded in the hospital for the next several weeks and delivering early. I can only imagine the comments I would get if I were carrying these babies full term!

Kyla was already having a hard time this evening anticipating having to go home tomorrow, but we did a lot of talking and preparing before they left tonight and she did very well, although I could tell she was fighting back tears. I guess Taiven felt that someone needed to pick up the slack, and he took over crying and clinging. I don't know why it always hits me so hard when one of them doesn't want to let go because I know they will be fine in minutes, but it just kills me every time. I think I've been spoiled being able to stay home with my kids and spend every day with them. As a result, this much time apart is a big transition for all of us. The cool thing is that I feel like I am experiencing God as my comforter and strength in ways that I never have before, and now I am just praying that my children will as well!