Arrival

Dear Dillon and Noah,
Can you believe it? You are here!!! Your dad called me about 10 minutes ago and told me you arrived! We were sweating it big time though because apparently, one of you decided you wanted OUT and your mom had to be rushed to New England Medial Center causing a firestorm of emotions across the eastern seaboard..Dad got the call and he had to leave work and got stuck in traffic-I called him back and he yelled at me! He picked up the phone and screamed, "What's going on?!!?" So he said he'd call me back and about an hour later I heard from him. He said they were going to induce you mom, because she was dilated slightly and not feeling too chipper. She threw up and who knows what else. I'm sure they'll both have their stories to tell.
Your grandma called me at one point too and the phone calls were going back and forth between your Nana, Grandma K, Uncle Don, Ken and me. Your Aunt Kim L is apparently in the hospital because she happened to be in Boston at another hospital when she got the call. Her boyfriend was in the fire in Boston today where two firefighters lost their lives and a couple others were still in intensive care. So she went over to see you guys. Your dad sad he saw you come out (after the C section) and you were a couple of cuties!! He was very excited and very emotional. He didn't know how much you weigh yet, but one of was smaller than the other. I hope you will both be OK and not need to stay in the hospital too long. You are both premies and headed to the neo-natal clinic (says Grandma K) she filled me in on info that Daddy left out. She is VERY excited as well and plans on moving in with you guys to help out. That will be a big help especially if one of you can come home first and the other one is not quite ready.
Your Grandpa K still doesn't know yet! He's at his new job, cleaning a bank. Good thing he doesn't know yet or he'll probably set off the alarm and make the police show up for the 3rd time! Uncle Joe and I are going to go see you tomorrow morning. Heidi might come too-that's Uncle Joe's stepmother. She is staying with us for a couple of days. She and I were walking at Maudslay with Ruby and Jack when we got the first call from your dad. When we got the call you were born we were watching Zorro with Anthony Hopkins and Antonio Banderas. We are at the scene where Antonio Banderas (soon to become Zorro) is depressed and drunk about the loss of his brother. I don't know if they were twins but they were very close. it is my hope that the two of you will be that way and stick with each other throughout life's struggles, even when the going gets rough between you. One of the biggest tragedies in our family history is your Grandma K (Grandma Maweesey as we called her when she was alive) and your great aunt Edith having a falling out and never resolving their differences and voila...5 years go by like nothing and one leaves the planet leaving the other with this horrible unresolved conflict, and grief. Love each other, take care of each other and cut each other some slack. Neither of you will be perfect so just admit when you are wrong and apoligize often!!!
More advice when I meet you tomorrow! Ha ha!
Love, Auntie Kim

Baby Shower

Dear Dillon and Noah,
     I'm not sure if these will be your names or not because your parents haven't decided for sure but I'll call you that until I know otherwise! Yesterday was your baby shower and it was very exciting to see your mom holding up your new outfits and picturing you both wearing them, and wondering what you'll actually look like! We'll all have our fingers crossed that you'll both be OK. It's been a long haul for your mom so far carrying you both but it'll be worth it!
     You got some great things at the shower besides clothes, like diapers! Even some premie ones in case you come out a little too early. I think you'll really enjoy some of them, especially the jogger Uncle Joe and I bought for you. I personally plan on lots of walks with you both when I come over to visit and help out, especially when your mom has to work and Dad needs some extra help. I know he's going to be a great father to you both. I remember how excited he was the first time he saw the ultra sound and could actually see you both in 3D when you were just a couple of months along!
Your Grandpa K and Grandma K were at the shower. Grandpa was the only male besides your dad. The men weren't invited because...well, I don't know, but I guess I can assume it's a leftover sexist tradition that will hopefully be extinct by the time you guys get to read this-and hopefully you will be open-minded and help stand up for equal treatment of men and women. (I can help in that department to guide you in the right direction..he...he....!)There is still so much sexism out there and that is why I was particularly glad your grandfather went to this event! Even though he wasn't invited! Anyway, I'll get off my soap box.
   Also present at your shower were your maternal grandmother (Nana) and Nancy R, Nancy J, a female cousin Chris, several nurses that work with you mom, one friend and her baby that had to leave early (I have pictures)and Loretta and her baby. She was pregnant with her second baby but I couldn't tell. I just thought she was fat. Grandma K asked her if she was pregnant and she said she had swallowed a watermelon.
    The party was at cousin Nancy R's cousin's house(your mom's side) and there was a huge pool. I went swimming, so did your brother Nick and dad, and your grandpa too! Whoops, Grandpa didn't swim he says, he ate instead (too cold)
So now your mom is on bed rest until you guys are good and cooked in the oven. So until then, mes neveux!