Bucket on the head

As my family knows, I always had a bucket on my head when I was a kid.  I loved to run into walls and fall to make people laugh.  I think it was an attention thing being that I was the 6th kid. ha ha  Well, I took pictures of Gavin doing the same thing.  He was so cute and he thought he was so funny playing peek-a-boo.  So, in honor of a very famous tradition, here are some pictures (mainly for my parents).

Hook, Line, and Sinker

Gotcha!!!  April Fools!!  I hate to tell you this since 95% of you believed me.  The twins blog post was a joke, and I must say a pretty good one.  I even got Andy!  All he could say was, "WHAT?! .... NO!.... WHAT?! ... NO! .... WHAT?! .... NO! (about 8 times)."  The only ones who didn't believe me were my Mom and sister.  I thought for sure my mom would believe it, but she knew better.  Just like my sister said, I would have called and the email would have been more hysterical. ha ha  I have to thank everyone though for the congratulations via blog, email, and phone calls.  I am so loved!  My mother-in-law's response was priceless and I hated to tell her I was joking because of her excitement.  Pure Joy!  However, I am relieved to tell everyone it is just one baby.  I do have proof of that, unless my picture was an April Fools joke. 

Playdate on the computer

To keep the kids quiet while Gavin napped (and give me a break to work on the blog), I let them play on the computer.  There is a website that I love for preschoolers -- www.starfall.com  Annika and Aiden spent over an hour learning their letters and playing games.  It was really cute listening to them play and take turns.  I was surprised how well they actually did.  They never asked me for help.  These two kiddos are so smart ... and, growing up way too fast.  It seems like it was just the other day the two of them were learning to roll a ball in kindermusik class.  I hate how fast time is going.  I asked Annika earlier today if she could always be my little girl and stop growing.  She laughed and said, "No, Mom.  I am going to be big just like you."  If anyone knows how to freeze time, let me know.

Seattle Aquarium

Yesterday we went to the Seattle Aquarium.  The three of us got in for $1 (my friend finds the best deals :-)).  We had a great time spending the afternoon there.  Annika's favorites were the jelly fish and otters.  Gavin's favorite were the people (in a stroller that's all you really get to see.  The poor kid).  My favorite part was touching the starfish and seeing the otters.  

I know I couldn't have done the aquarium without my friend, Tana.  One would watch the babies in the strollers and the other would follow the 3 year olds.  Or, one of us would be blocking one exit and the other at the opposite end.  Surviving the crowds was all about teamwork.

It's a surprise to us ...

Today I had another doctor's appointment and there is a reason why I have been more sick with this pregnancy.  I had an ultrasound done and it's not one, but two.  Twins!  Of course I was shocked, then excited.  And now that I have had more time for it to sink in, very, very nervous.  Gavin will only be 17 months when the babies are born (if they don't come early).  Here is the ultrasound to show the proof.  So, what's your bet: 2 boys, 2 girls, or one of each?  Let me know what you think and give me a little positive reinforcement.  I need to know I can do this.

Girl Bonding

Yesterday I went to a friend's mini boutique.  She had pampered chef, scentsy, cookie lee, mary kay, etc.  I confess, I went a little crazy with purchases.  It was so much fun!  I was going to have Annika come with me, but she ended up falling asleep on the couch.  When I returned with my purchases, she was still asleep.  I showed Andy what I got and had the typical guy response, "Nice."  It was a completely different story when Annika woke up.  She was anxious to see everything.  The first thing I showed her was the jewelery.  "OH, MOM!!  I LOVE THE SHELL NECKLACE!  IT IS SO BEAUTIFUL! .... CAN I TRY IT ON?  WHAT ELSE DID YOU GET?  ... OH, I LOVE IT!!  LET ME SEE .... "  We had our first official girl moment enjoying the purchases and talking about how great they look on each other.  Andy of course just laughed at us, but I think he loved hearing his little girl doing girly things.  It made me excited when she is older and shopping together for Prom, or whatever the occasion might be.  And that is saying something knowing we both HATE shopping.

What did you just say?

Annika refused to sit in her carseat today when going to the store.  She told me "You need to just deal with it, Mom."  EXCUSE ME?!  The funny part is the way she said it -- sweet and kind.  Of course I didn't "deal with it" like she wanted me to.  She had to deal with me strapping her in the carseat.  Luckily there was no drama.  I think she understood who the boss really is.