Twin Mum diary by Emma

Hello, Im Emma (EMMABU), I am engaged to be married to Robert (16th September 2005) We have Identical Twin boys Daniel and Aaron, they were born on 10th January 2004 @ 32 weeks. Robert is a Baker and I am a part time Travel agent.We live in an end terrace house in Lisburn, Northern Ireland (9 miles outside Belfast)

Saturday
Woke up at 8.45am (oh no I slept in L ). We are going on Holiday today, I still have loads to do. I got Daniel and Aaron up (as they were still sleeping) got them washed and changed, then I got stuck in to the Ironing, packing and cleaning the house. Robert kept the boys entertained while I got on with things. We finally left the house at 1.30pm, we are going to Newcastle for 1 week, we have hired a picturesque cottage over looking the Mourne Mountains (Truly stunning) First stop Roberts mum & dads, they have a static caravan in Newcastle. Roberts mum had made our lunch, so that was a real treat! About 3.30pm we all headed up to the cottage with two car loads full of Daniel and Aaron’s thing. The cottage was beautiful with its wood clad ceilings, open turf fire, its own garden, plus 3 Shetland ponies grazing in the field.Roberts mum & dad took Daniel and Aaron off so we could go down to Tesco’s and get some shopping in. We picked the boys up, came back to the cottage got them fed and changed for bed (couldn’t believe how quickly they went to sleep) Robert and I had a nice relaxing evening with a bottle of wine

Sunday
The boys woke quite early, so I went and bought them in to bed with Robert and I, all they wanted to do was get up, so we took them down stairs and gave them their breakfast, we all got washed and dressed and went out in the car. We took a walk round a big boot sale in Dundrum (I picked up a couple of Wade Whimsies I collect). Then back to the cottage to give to hungry men their lunch (most of it they spat down their selves) Got them changed, there is a lovely garden at the back of the cottage so we lay a big beach towel on the grass so the boys could roll around and play with their toys. Met up with Roberts mum and Dad at about 2.00pm, we went for a lovely meal at a place over looking the harbour, the boys were as good as gold, as always attracting a lot of attention and questions (all while we are trying to eat our meal) After we had finished we put the boys in the pram and took them for a nice walk by the sea. Back to the cottage we got Daniel and Aaron fed and changed for bed. Put them down, again they went straight to sleep, it must be all the good air they are getting Me and Robert sat out with a beer or two.

Monday
We are having a lazy day today although Roberts Granny and Granda are coming down to visit. The boys were up about 7.00am, we went in to two smiling faces. Took them down and gave them their breakfast (they are loving weetabix) Robert got them both washed and dressed, So I went off and had a nice relaxing shower. Of course I may be on holiday, But the washing and Ironing still has to be done! Went to Tesco’s so I could get things for a BBQ. The sun is shinning and it is really warm, I'm sitting out catching a few rays, Robert, Daniel and Aaron are all asleep, ahhh peace, I sat out for over a hour then my happiness was spoilt by two wee men wanting their lunch, so we got them fed. We then went down to Roberts’s mum and dads caravan as Granny and Granda had arrived, Robert's Dad was treating us to dinner. After our meal we came back to the cottage and sat out in the sun, what a lovely day we have had. The boys went to bed early tonight, as they are very tired and ratty

Tuesday
Aaron had us up through the night and then Daniel decided he wanted to get up at the crack of dawn (I could have really done with lay in) Today is a real wash out RAIN, RAIN oh and more RAIN, this is what Northern Ireland is all about!We decided to head to Newry after we had all got fed washed and dressed. Newry has 2 big shopping centre’s (I'm in seventh heaven ) I got Daniel and Aaron a pair of slippers each as they get very cold feet at night, I also got them some new vests, as they have grown out of their old ones. Roberts mum and dad took the boys so Robert and I could have some time to ourselves, we went in to Newcastle, Robert treated me to Ice-cream and coffee, we sat and talked (we were only gone a hour and half) We picked the boys up and all went back to the cottage and had an early night.

Wednesday
Woke up at 8.00am, Robert got up and cooked me breakfast while I lay on, the boys are still asleep, of course by the time I'm ready to eat my breakfast they want theirs and are screaming the house down! What a beautiful day, the sun is splitting the trees, it’s really hot. We are going to Tullmore Forest Park. We went for a lovely long walk, the boys slept most of the time. We got ice cream, I couldn’t resist giving the boys some, the mess, they got it every where, but they loved it! We came back to the cottage and I'm sitting in the sun, Robert is giving the boys their tea, I can’t believe its Wednesday already and yes I'm having withdrawal symptoms from no Twinsclub! Having a BBQ, just burgers and sausages, hopefully it will be nice so we can sit out after the boys have gone to bed.

Thursday
Got up about 7.30am gave the boys their breakfast, then gave them a bath (Aaron has really bad teething rash, I thought the bath may soothe it!) I'm not feeling the best today, I have really bad pains in my tummy. Another sunny day, its really warm, we drove to Kekeel, although I'd never been there before, there was nothing there, so we came back and just went in to Newcastle for a walk by the sea, Robert bought Daniel and Aaron a new pair of Adidas trainers each. Got back to the cottage and sat out with Daniel and Aaron, they are really enjoying their holiday, I honestly can’t believe how good they have been. Robert and I went out for Chinese, we hadn’t had one for ages, and it was YUM We came back and settled the boys down to bed, then watched Big Brother, I'm trying to catch up as I have missed a few of them. After that we both went to bed, as we are both really tired (that sea air must be getting to us too!)

Friday
Last day of our holiday (sob, sob) we are having friends come up this evening for a BBQ, so we have to go out and get a few things in. It's 7.30am and I'm sitting writing this, Robert, Daniel and Aaron are still fast asleep. My peace didn’t last for long, Robert bought the two boys down for their breakfast, then I washed and dressed them (they are such little fighters, they just don’t want to put their clothes on anymore) We are going to a beautiful fishing village for lunch, called Ardglass the restaurant overlooks where all the fishing boats are moored. They have a lovely gift shop, I went in and bought a lovely fish tealight holder, it’s really unusual, I also bought my friend a pair of hand made silver earring’s, just as a wee thank you for looking after the house, while we were away. On the way back to the cottage we went in to Newcastle so I could get meat and salads for the bbq, my best friend Lynn is coming up and she is bringing her boyfriend up (I have never met him before) I did all the packing for going home tomorrow, we should have had a 2 week holiday as the week has gone far to quickly Lynn and Chris came up and we had a really lovely evening, the boys got loads of fuss. The boys took a long time to go to sleep, as they were very excitable. Robert and I headed to bed about 12.30am

Thanks for reading my diary, I hope I haven’t bored you. Emma xoxox

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