All 3 Of Our Kids Are Now Teenagers: From Pregnancy to Age 13

Today, two of my three kids turn 13 years-old. Yes, my "babies," Shea and Aidan now join their 15 year-old sister, Brynn, in the teenage ranks. It's hard to believe that thirteen years ago, I was packing my bags to prepare for the hospital. These two boys are such incredible people. I love watching them grow and change every day, as they transform from children into young adults. It gets me all teary sometimes, yet I also find this segment of the journey to be the most exciting so far as a parent. Watching all of the little lessons and moments from the past start having an impact on their here-and-now. The babies, toddlers, children that they were, begin morphing into these amazing people. Being their mom is the best role of all the roles I play in life, and I love them with all my heart.

Last year, I wrote this blog when they turned twelve. If you want to read my reminiscences of pregnancy with twins and the day they were born, it's all written out there.

Below this entry, you can see a Quote of the Day dedicated to them and a photo of all three kids taken just days after Aidan and Shea were born, with their big sister excitedly nestled between them.

We have some fun things planned for today and I'm getting some last minute work finished while they finish getting ready (which now takes more time to do than it did last year...ahhhh teenagers), so we can skedaddle out of here.

Yes, they are getting older on me, but with each year, what fantastic new memories are made. Wow, how lucky I am to enjoy life's ride with them.

Happy Birthday, boys!

Comments

[Shannon]

Happy Birthday to your Boys Jinxi! I can't even imagine my kids being that old (yet!) Of course, I couldn't imagine them at 3 and 5 when they were babies either!!!

[Steve]

Just reading that brings tears to my eyes. I sure am lucky. Have fun with the boys and I will see you in a few hours. Give them hugs for me.

[hellcatmaggie]

aw how cute. have fun!

[Avin]

Please tell the boys I wish them a happy birthday and I hope you guys have a relatively easy time during the next few years. Haha! The blogs were really sweet and they made me think of how old my little brother will be soon-13 as well... Ah, time flies.

[tammi]

thy grow up way too fast, i can't believe my oldest grandson is going on 5 already, it seems like yesterday my daughter was that age. HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOYS!!!! have a great day and enjoy being kids as long as you can bc it goes by too fast. love to you all xo

[Rachel]

Tell the boys happy birthday!

[Shanna]

Wishing your beautiful children a very happy13th birthday this is a huge mile stone if they could only stay little for ever...anyways jinxi i hope everything is well for you an yours.

[Rachel]

This Post is Adorable. Thank you so! @HIJINX.LOVE

[Kids Music]

It is a very nice and good post. Keep up the good work.

[Rae]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BOYS! In case you 2 didn't know, you've got awesome parents that have raised you well! Enjoy your teen years and try not to give Mom and Dad too hard a time!lol