I can always count on Becca to make us laugh or remember something I don't want her to! She is so funny with some of the things she says to us.
This all happened just this morning.
First, she put her hands on my belly and said, "I want to say hi to the babies. Are they awake?"
Isn't that sweet?
Then, as she was watching me get dressed, she kindly pointed out to me: "Your booty's falling out!" (of my pants, she meant)...LOL!! I guess even she could see that I need some bigger pants!
We had a little showdown while putting on her shoes. She had on socks with her new crocs ( I know it's nerdy) but it's been cool outside in the mornings. She saw that I didn't have socks on with my dress shoes, so she took hers off. ME: "Becca, you need to wear socks so your feet won't be cold." HER: "I want to take my socks off, like you." So, how can I argue with that? Little stinker.
Tuesday, March 9, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Double Trouble
I've been sitting on this news for a little over a week now. Some of you will already know by now, but I just haven't had time to blog yet. We've been in shock and also fighting a round of the stomach virus.
We had our 19-week ultrasound appointment on Friday 2/12 to determine the baby's gender. Well, hold onto your hats people....it's a BOY AND A GIRL!! Yes, that's right. TWINS. Happy Valentine's Day to us, huh? I have pictures and a DVD as proof, but no way to upload them to share. Here's the story, as it is:
I laid on the table for all of 5 seconds--
Tech: "So, I have a question."
Me: "Yeah?"
Tech: "Did you already know there are two babies?"
Me: "Uhhh. What?"
Tech: "Yeah, one's definitely a boy, but it'll take me a minute to get to the other one."
Me: Hysterical laughing, crying, laughing, crying....repeat and repeat.
Lee: Silence.
We spent most of the weekend in shock, but now that we've had some time, it's all good. Well, mostly good. Funny how the course of your plans can change in one moment.
These are the most often asked questions, in no particular order:
NO, I had NO idea I was pregnant with twins. No mother's intuition or anything. Not to mention two doc visits to hear ONE heartbeat. Duh. Shocking.
YES, twins run in my family. Like a wildfire. Tag, I'm it.
NO, I'm not quitting my job. Just not logical. At least for now.
NO, I don't know how we can afford 3 kids in daycare! If YOU figure it out, let us know.
YES, we do need a bigger house. Plans are moving forward for us to move to Springdale into Francena's house, since it hasn't sold yet. Ours will be for rent soon if you know anyone looking.
NO, we haven't picked out names yet. We didn't even have one name picked out.
YES, Becca seems to understand what's going on. I hope this doesn't turn her into some crazy, jealous freak.
YES, we need a bigger vehicle. Trying to wrap my head around driving a minivan. Not quite there yet.
YES, we will be taking donations--you name it...money, diapers, formula, babysitting. No offers refused here!!
So, that is all. Just take it in.
We had our 19-week ultrasound appointment on Friday 2/12 to determine the baby's gender. Well, hold onto your hats people....it's a BOY AND A GIRL!! Yes, that's right. TWINS. Happy Valentine's Day to us, huh? I have pictures and a DVD as proof, but no way to upload them to share. Here's the story, as it is:
I laid on the table for all of 5 seconds--
Tech: "So, I have a question."
Me: "Yeah?"
Tech: "Did you already know there are two babies?"
Me: "Uhhh. What?"
Tech: "Yeah, one's definitely a boy, but it'll take me a minute to get to the other one."
Me: Hysterical laughing, crying, laughing, crying....repeat and repeat.
Lee: Silence.
We spent most of the weekend in shock, but now that we've had some time, it's all good. Well, mostly good. Funny how the course of your plans can change in one moment.
These are the most often asked questions, in no particular order:
NO, I had NO idea I was pregnant with twins. No mother's intuition or anything. Not to mention two doc visits to hear ONE heartbeat. Duh. Shocking.
YES, twins run in my family. Like a wildfire. Tag, I'm it.
NO, I'm not quitting my job. Just not logical. At least for now.
NO, I don't know how we can afford 3 kids in daycare! If YOU figure it out, let us know.
YES, we do need a bigger house. Plans are moving forward for us to move to Springdale into Francena's house, since it hasn't sold yet. Ours will be for rent soon if you know anyone looking.
NO, we haven't picked out names yet. We didn't even have one name picked out.
YES, Becca seems to understand what's going on. I hope this doesn't turn her into some crazy, jealous freak.
YES, we need a bigger vehicle. Trying to wrap my head around driving a minivan. Not quite there yet.
YES, we will be taking donations--you name it...money, diapers, formula, babysitting. No offers refused here!!
So, that is all. Just take it in.
Saturday, February 6, 2010
Our Snow Day
We finally had a really big, good for playing in snow! And it wasn't so bitter cold out that we couldn't enjoy it this time. Last Saturday and Sunday, we bundled up and headed out to play.
We went over to the hilly part of our neighborhood where the kids had started sledding in the driveway of an empty house. Lee and the big kids had a good time, but Becca wasn't crazy about it. She just wanted to walk up and down the driveway with Fergie. Of course, I couldn't join in the fun this time but I got to watch. It was perfect for sledding! And I didn't take my camera that time. Oops.
After sledding on Sunday, we came back home and started our snowman. Becca and I weren't much help because we were getting tired. But Lee did a great job on it! Later I made snow ice cream and homemade icees. Yummy.
Right now, a week later, there's not a speck of snow in our yard but the snowman is still standing!!
Walking up the sledding driveway. The only picture I got, I guess.
Winter Wonderland in front of our house.
Making Frosty
Here he is!!
We went over to the hilly part of our neighborhood where the kids had started sledding in the driveway of an empty house. Lee and the big kids had a good time, but Becca wasn't crazy about it. She just wanted to walk up and down the driveway with Fergie. Of course, I couldn't join in the fun this time but I got to watch. It was perfect for sledding! And I didn't take my camera that time. Oops.
After sledding on Sunday, we came back home and started our snowman. Becca and I weren't much help because we were getting tired. But Lee did a great job on it! Later I made snow ice cream and homemade icees. Yummy.
Right now, a week later, there's not a speck of snow in our yard but the snowman is still standing!!
Becca, Lee and Fergie before going outside.
Walking up the sledding driveway. The only picture I got, I guess.
Winter Wonderland in front of our house.
Making Frosty
Here he is!!
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Welcome to our world
So, I guess I'm finally out of my blog fog since I've posted so much in one week. Honestly, I've been so dang busy that I haven't had time to even think about blogging, much less do it. Work has been so crazy that the house is a mess and I've not even had time to think about how pregnant I am! That's 17 weeks now, if you're wondering. We'll have the big news ultrasound coming up on Feb. 11th to find out if Lee will be running away or not. : D
I'm feeling pretty good. I'd feel much better if we were getting more sleep in the Bramell house, but that's another story.
Here are some things I wanna share or risk forgetting:
1. Husband + wife (and belly) + dog + squirmy kid = 3
That's about how many hours of good sleep we are getting at our house these days. Seriously. Becca is going to sleep in her own room, but getting into our bed every night now. This has been going on since about Thanksgiving. I've made it my mission in life to poll every person I know (and some that I don't know) who have kids to see if this is normal or we are just pushovers. Let's see....I've talked to friends, co-workers, neighbors, the pediatrician, my OB doc and random strangers in Walmart. They all say the same thing--it happens at this age, and there's not much we can do about it, short of dragging her back to her room 10 times a night. And frankly, this child is so stubborn that she's not having any of that. So for now, one of us adults is being forced out on the couch until we resolve this. Hopefully before she starts kindergarten! Hmmm...do I sound cranky?
2. "I'm not Becca, I'm Dora!"
Lucky me, I was treated to Sunday breakfast cooked specially for me by Dora and Boots (that would be Lee). It was yummy! I think we may be getting too much Dora lately because the other day Becca told Lee to "Vamanos!" (that is hurry up/come on)
3. The child has begged us for a clock in her room.
So, OK, whatever. Now she has a clock. She thinks it's always 5:00. Guess she probably hears the daycare teachers wishing for 5:00; that's my guess anyway.
4. She's funny about the "baby" thing.
She keeps saying, "When I get big, I'll have a baby in my belly, too...OK?" And, she insists it's a girl (mine, not hers). We'll see....
I'm feeling pretty good. I'd feel much better if we were getting more sleep in the Bramell house, but that's another story.
Here are some things I wanna share or risk forgetting:
1. Husband + wife (and belly) + dog + squirmy kid = 3
That's about how many hours of good sleep we are getting at our house these days. Seriously. Becca is going to sleep in her own room, but getting into our bed every night now. This has been going on since about Thanksgiving. I've made it my mission in life to poll every person I know (and some that I don't know) who have kids to see if this is normal or we are just pushovers. Let's see....I've talked to friends, co-workers, neighbors, the pediatrician, my OB doc and random strangers in Walmart. They all say the same thing--it happens at this age, and there's not much we can do about it, short of dragging her back to her room 10 times a night. And frankly, this child is so stubborn that she's not having any of that. So for now, one of us adults is being forced out on the couch until we resolve this. Hopefully before she starts kindergarten! Hmmm...do I sound cranky?
2. "I'm not Becca, I'm Dora!"
Lucky me, I was treated to Sunday breakfast cooked specially for me by Dora and Boots (that would be Lee). It was yummy! I think we may be getting too much Dora lately because the other day Becca told Lee to "Vamanos!" (that is hurry up/come on)
3. The child has begged us for a clock in her room.
So, OK, whatever. Now she has a clock. She thinks it's always 5:00. Guess she probably hears the daycare teachers wishing for 5:00; that's my guess anyway.
4. She's funny about the "baby" thing.
She keeps saying, "When I get big, I'll have a baby in my belly, too...OK?" And, she insists it's a girl (mine, not hers). We'll see....
Monday, January 25, 2010
Turn up your sound and enjoy!
Look at the skills this girl has! Lee was working with her to practice throwing and catching. She's definitely got the throwing part down, although she did pretty good on the catching. Sometimes, it just looks like they are playing dodge ball.
You can tell Becca was just having a great time playing ball with her daddy. Of course, it was bedtime and I thought I'd never get her settled down! And, poor Fergie just wanted to play, too.
Here's for all you Crabby Patties who always fuss about our 30 second videos....a nice long one for you.
Sunday, January 24, 2010
Fairy Princess Becca
This is part of the dress up set from Christmas. Here she is putting on her make-up and talking on the phone at the same time. Nothing wrong with learning early, I guess.
This may be my all-time favorite picture of Becca. She was flying, of course! Don't you just want to eat her up? Thanks for the awesome dress, TP. You've made her very happy.
It has finally happened...
Yes, our little rough and tumble has finally hit the girly-girl phase. I was really starting to wonder if she had it in her. She'd much rather wrestle with the boys at daycare and play in the dirt. But just since Christmas, we've seen the girl come out in her.
Grammy gave her a cool purse set with some fancy dress up shoes, which must have gotten it started. Then I gave her a manicure and pedicure to pretty her up. Last weekend, we took a girls road trip to Batesville to see TP and Uncle T's new house. Tracy gave her this sweet little fairy princess dress and now it's ON!!
She puts on the dress about 10 times each day. These aren't all the pics; I'll have to put up more later since I'm at home and internet is slower here.
Show off a little?
Look out boys!!
Nanny and Grammy came up to Batesville for lunch on Saturday. Becca was thrilled to see her most favorite person in the whole world. They are so funny!
Grammy gave her a cool purse set with some fancy dress up shoes, which must have gotten it started. Then I gave her a manicure and pedicure to pretty her up. Last weekend, we took a girls road trip to Batesville to see TP and Uncle T's new house. Tracy gave her this sweet little fairy princess dress and now it's ON!!
She puts on the dress about 10 times each day. These aren't all the pics; I'll have to put up more later since I'm at home and internet is slower here.
Talking it over with Jonathan.
Show off a little?
Look out boys!!
Nanny and Grammy came up to Batesville for lunch on Saturday. Becca was thrilled to see her most favorite person in the whole world. They are so funny!
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