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We establish a routine over the course of the week, the twins rise with the sun and so do I. I feed them then place them in a playpen Miguel had set up on the side of the living room, then I get to making breakfast. After that, it’s bath time and another feeding before putting them down for a nap with that I have a few hours to do other things, I wasn't exaggerating when I said caring for two babies was a lot. at least they haven't been crying.

I do some cleaning and laundry while they’re down every afternoon because babies can be a messy bunch. I found an old crossword puzzle book so I strike out the words while I wait for the laundry to be out, by the time it’s folded and put away, the twins are up and I have a reason to live once more.

It’s clear they miss home, miss him, after the first few days the thrill of a new environment faded and I didn't have to stop Angelo from crawling under the carved chairs in the kitchen or trying to eat them and Caela from trying to go outside, s