Wednesday, December 19, 2007

Zan and Jayna it is!

Or as W put it, “Now we get to buy ALL the toys!”

Our ultrasound this morning was seriously the bomb-diggity. The tech cut right to the chase and pointed her wand at each kid’s goods. The first was clearly a girl (to her) and then just like that she spotted our little man’s little man! That I could see. As she put it, he’s a proud little boy.

Then she went on to examine all their other bits and parts and we were so relieved to hear that everything is looking good. They each weigh about 6 oz and she said their really close in size. I don't know how much it matters, but it’s good to know I guess!

Other than giddy and in general disbelief at my good fortune, I’ve been feeling pretty ok these days. Occasionally unwieldy, like when I stand up I have to work a little extra to bring along the bowling ball that my stomach feels like. I know this is only going to get worse; maybe my next post will reference a giant medicine ball.

We’re all settled in to our place with just a few (hundred) more boxes to unpack. We like it even more than I thought we might! I was kind of just ready to enjoy the amenities and the location, but actually once all the previous tenants shit was gone it turns out to be a pretty cute little joint. Still plenty of brass framed mirrors, lest you be concerned that they were a mere figment of my imagination! But the fresh paint and new carpets definitely make it a whole new place.

And the best part is that about 3 years after purchasing it, I finally got to put this little stained glass turtle lamp in my babies’ room! I say “this” like I have a picture, but as I’m blogging at work, I will have to post the picture later. It’s sitting on the changing table that my stepsister passed on to us, along with two beautiful cribs. It’s weird having them so soon, but she was ready to turn her nursery into an office, so it was kind of now or never. Her twins (almost 4) slept in the cribs for the last night to “say goodbye”! They are SO excited about the new twins. They're giving up their pacifiers for their 4th birthday and are planning to come over for a ceremony where they give them to our babies. So cute! It was their idea! And frankly, isn’t 4 a bit old? I’m thinkin’ anything I can do to get them over the bink is a good thing.

What kind of post would it be without some mention of one of my family members grabbing me inappropriately? But this one’s not so bad. Stay with me. Brendan, one of the aforementioned twins asked me if he could touch my twins. I said sure, warning him that he won’t feel them move or anything. He was ok with that, so I said go ahead. So he reaches his hands out and grabs onto each of my boobs like he’s in Porky’s 8 or something. It was hilarious. His 5 yr old sister’s like, “Not there dummy!” Or maybe that’s what he meant by “twins” who knows…

And now…


pictures of the nuggets. Jayna.









and Zan's a super short video - hopefully it will work.


22 comments:

Caba said...

YEAH! There is nothing like having one of each! I'm so excited for you guys! The wonder twins are just that!

Stacie said...

Congratulations! How exciting to be part of both team pink AND team blue! Go Wonder Twins, go!

AwkwardMoments said...

SUPER WONDERTWINS!!! Glad everything is going along as it should! I so excited for you. Good luck with those few(100) boxes

Meghan said...

Wondeful news!!! Congrats...a little boy and girl, so exciting

And I love the story about your nephew, someone must have put him up to that!

Waiting Amy said...

WONDERful twins!

I loved the story about the other twins. Your nephew is a hoot (get it?).

Delenn said...

That is so very very cool! I also like your pics!

Lori Lavender Luz said...

Wowser...what an uplifting post!

Anonymous said...

Hilarious about "the twins" grabbing. Too cute!
And...CONGRATS on having one of each. You don't mess around do ya?
That's so great!

millie said...

Yay! How wonderful. Hope your twins are as much fun as the other set. But perhaps not so, err, precocious.

Busted said...

YAY! Congratulations, I'm so excited for you!

Anonymous said...

Congrats!

Kate said...

Congrats!!!

Nearlydawn said...

YAY!!! Congrats on hitting the big prize - one of each! :)

nickoletta100 said...

WOW, the nursery already! How exciting. Sounds like your two will have some fun cousins!

Ms. Planner said...

Jackpot! E, I am so happy that you are having one of each. How absolutely wonderful.

And I am just DYING re: your story about touching the "twins." Hee-larious.

Many many congratulations.

Kim said...

wow...congratulations! I have my 19 week ultrasound tomorrow and hope the twins cooperate so we can find out their genders too.

Mary Ellen said...

Awesome! One of each! How exciting!

Portia P said...

Fantastic news - all very organised of you! xx

Mama Bear said...

Hooray! Congratulations! I'm so glad everything looks great--and what's better than a beautiful and healthy boy and girl. :-)

LIW (Lady In Waiting) said...

I am SO excited for you. My dream is to have twins - one boy, one girl!!

Congratulations!!!!

XOXO

RBandRC said...

YAY! Congratulations! :)

Rebecca said...

That is so great...congrats! You just made me look forward to my U/S so much more!