When we had our second child, Alizabeth , I was more experienced. I was a little more capable. When our son Steven arrived I was an old pro and when our fourth baby came to us doctor actually told me I would have to move over so she could perform delivery instead of me. I still think I could have delivered Abigail myself.

When you first become a parent, you start with diapers and learn to protect your baby. What I learned is that you can grow with them.

You don’t have to know how to guide their career choices. You have to teach them to finish what they start and to love a job well done.

You don’t have to teach them to wisely choose a spouse, you have to let them know that they have intrinsic worth with or without Mr. or Mrs. right.

You don’t have to answer all of big spiritual and moral questions. You have to teach them to love God and to love others.

If you can start with holding your wife’s hand and keep from passing out, you can move on to big stuff when you’re ready.

Steve Brummet is a communication expert, writer and speaker who works with all types of organizations to increase understanding of communication styles.

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I - Ice packs. Paired up with a kiss, it’s just what mommy ordered.

J - Jumbo. If it comes in jumbo size, that’s way we mothers of twins buy it.

K – Kisses. There’s nothing better than kisses from your little ones. They even come in a variety of flavors. Chocolate and dirt are two of most common.

L – Laughter. Try to laugh at your daily mishaps. Will your children really remember time you tried to feed them cheerios in a bottle?

M – Mother. You are no longer your mother’s daughter. You are now her clone.

N – Nights. You will experience many sleepless nights first few months of your twins’ arrival. Weren’t sleepless nights much more fun in college?

O – Offerings. Offer your significant other opportunity to spend quality time with little darlings. Run to nearest spa! (Keep cell phone handy)

P - Potty Training. Good Luck!

Q - Quiet. In rare instance that children are simultaneously sleeping, savor quiet.

R - Remember. Remember these days. You will one day wonder how it happened so fast.

S - Sacrifice. Who wanted to go out for a night on town anyway?

T – Terrible Two’s. Be brave and remember these are your children and you love them. Their behavior is a force of nature and uncontrollable.

U – Utility Room. Now you know why they make Super Capacity Plus machines.

V - Voices. No, you’re not crazy. There really are little people saying your name over and over again.

W - Whisper. Teach everyone in house this technique for keeping babies asleep.

X - Xtras. Two extra people to love and love you back.

Y - Young. Keep smiling. Your babies are keeping you young at heart.

Z - Zzz’s - Try to catch some. Tomorrow starts early.