Kelly's pov: it's been a little over two weeks since my birthday and the unexpected birth of our twins. Karter and Kinsley they are fighting each and every day. A week ago we got discharged from the hospital and came home to be with her other kids. When we got home we were of course surprise to see my family there we told them and the kids about the twins. Over the next week while my family was in town they each got to meet the twins after the week was up they all left to go back home. We've been juggling visiting the twins at the hospital and also trying to be present for our kids are at home for the last week. Stella mostly stays at the hospital while I stay home with the other kids I do have her go home and sleep each day when the kids aren't there. Right now me and Stella are both at the hospital hanging out with the twins

S= Can you believe how big are getting already
K= I know if they keep getting back at this pace I bet they'll be home sooner than expected
S= I hope so I hate being away from any of my kids
K= I know you do and so do I
MG= ( knocking) hey guys how's it going
S= it's going great
MG= so I have some great news today
K= you do you do what is it
MG= we think it's time to take both of your babies off the tube that is helping the breathe because they are barely using any extra oxygen
S= wow that's amazing
K= when are you going to do it
MG= how does right now sound
S= it sounds perfect
MG= all right nurse let's start with little Mr. Karter
NN= all right doctor ( they take the tube out)
MG= and he is done he did so good now miss Kinsley turn
NN= all right ( takes the tube out too)
MG= and miss Kinsley is done and she did awesome too
K= Way to go kids
MG= so I'm happy with the progress I have made in the two weeks
S= that's good to hear
MG= so right now they just have to gain weight and they can go home after they've gain some weight
K= really doctor
S= That's amazing news so when do you think they can go home
MG= it's amazing news for sure and I think here in the next couple weeks you can bring your babies home finally
S= wow I might cry
K= thank you so much Dr.
MG= it's no problem I will let you guys have a your time with your kids and have a nurse page me if you have any questions
K= we will doctor ( she leaves)
S= wow that's exciting
K= Oh yeah our babies are super strong they must get that form you
S= oh how sweet
K= but I guess we have some stuff to get done before they come home
S= Oh yeah field crabs get the car seat installed in the car and so much more
K= oh yeah maybe me and Shay could do that to spend time together
S= that's a good idea Maybe until they come home we could take each kid out and spend time with them individually I have a feeling they still need a little more attention than the others did when they were little
K0 oh yeah kinetically more so I think maybe tomorrow I'll start with sailor and spend time with her
S= that's very nice of you so do you have any plans on what you guys could do tomorrow
K= yeah I have an idea
S= oh really what is it
K= well remember about two months back when Katie came to visit and we went to my high school reunion
S= oh yeah
K= Well you and Katie went to get your nails done and while you guys were gone sailor said that she wishes she could go with you guys to get her nails done
S= oh poor sailor bug
K= so me and her are going to go get our nails done tomorrow
S= oh how sweet are you she will love that getting her nails done of her favorite person
K= yeah I thought she would
S= I think you were made to be a girl dad
K= and I think you were made to be a boy mom you're pretty great with our boys
S= well good thing we have three boys and girls now
K= it is a very good thing ( kiss her)

While we stay for the rest the day with the twins we talk about ideas on what we could do with each of the kids so we can spend time with them until the twins come home. The next morning Stella and Mia get up and enjoy some time alone before she heads off to the hospital to meet with the twins, about 10 minutes after Stella leaves the kids wake up

LM= good morning dad
SG= good morning daddy
SM0 good morning dad where's mom
K= morning kids and Shay to answer your question mom went to the hospital to be with the twins
LM= I wish the twins can come home already so mom can be home all the time with us I miss seeing her every day
SM= same here
K= oh Luna your mom wants to be home too but I have some good news to share with you guys
SG= you do
SM= what is it dad
K= so yesterday The doctor told me and mommy that the twins are doing amazing and I think they will be able to come home here in the next couple weeks
LM= that's amazing news
K= and me and mommy decided until they come home we Will take each of you out on your special day to spend time with us
SM= that's good idea so may I ask who gets to go first
K= of course you can today is daddy and salior day together
LM= all right
SM= when do I get to go
K= I think your mom has something planned for you tomorrow
SM= all right day
K= So kids it up then I will drop Luna and shay off at summer camp
LM=
SM= what did you make us
K= just pancakes
SM= okay

The kids eat their breakfast while telling me your favorite things to do at summer camp, also talk about all the new friends they met over summer when they get done eating they all get dressed and then we head to the camp to drop off shay and Luna

K= bye kids have a great day
SM= bye dad
LM= but sailor but dad
SG= by Lulu by Shay ( they leave
K= so are you ready to go on your special day with me
SG= yes I am so what are we doing today daddy
K= well remember how a couple months Back aunt Katie went to the nail salon with mommy and you were upset because she wanted to go with them
SG= yeah but you said maybe mommy can take me for my birthday this year
K= well how would you like to get your nails done with daddy instead of mommy
SG= no way that would be awesome

We head off to the nail salon we arrive within 15 minutes

NT= hey how may I help you
K= well me and my daughter would like to get our nails done today
NT= all right then follow me ( they do) so what color do you want
K= I'll let sailor pick the color
SG= how about pink and purple
NT= all right I'll go get them
K= so sailor do you want to know why you Are spending alone time with daddy at the nail salon
SG= is it because I asked to go a couple months back
K= not really the reason is mommy want to make sure that you know no matter what even though we aren't spending a lot what time with you guys and we're spending a lot more time with the twins that we still love you so much you guys mean the world to us
SG= yeah I know that daddy I love you and mommy to
K= how sweet are you

The nail tech comes back and paint both of our nails done and an hour later we were both done so me and sailor went and got some lunch so we can spend even more time together. Later that night all the kids were home from summer camp and Stella was home from visiting the twins at the hospital, We ate dinner until it was bedtime once they all went to bed it was just me and Stella

S= so how was getting your nails done with sailor today
K= it went pretty good I let her pick out the nail color
S= oh yeah what did she choose
K= she chose pink and purple
S= of course she did so how well did it go with the other kids when you told them you would be spending time with Sailor today
K= it went pretty well but she was a little sad that he wasn't the one going first with alone time with one of us
S= oh poor shay
K= but I explain to him that you will be taking him out tomorrow and he was fine with that
S= that's good to know
K= yeah so how was it at the hospital today with the twins
S= it went super well
K= it did tell me about it
S= well they were very alert today and you ready to hear the best news ever
K= oh yeah go ahead
S= I got to hold them both today for a few hours like on my chest
K= that's amazing
S= and I also gave them each a bottle
K= that's good maybe tomorrow I'll get to hold them and give them a bottle also
S= yeah hopefully
K= all right let's head to bed
S= oh yeah since I got a busy day tomorrow

We head off to bed in the next few days we take turns of each of the kids and visiting the twins at The hospital shay goes to a museum with, while Luna goes with Stella to a bookstore to buy some books for when the twins come home.