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Passive Aggressive T-shirt Retaliation

April 12, 2014 by Maren 21 Comments

The twins will be here in less than two and a half weeks and I don’t know that I’ll ever fully be ready. However, ready or not, I have no choice and my life will take on a certain new type of craziness for an indefinite amount of time. I’m trying my best to gear myself up for the craziness that is bound to ensue shortly, but I know I’ll never really be ready.

Being pregnant with twins, I’ve noticed that people, strangers and friends alike, take more liberties in what they feel is permissible to say to my large and bulbous condition. The other day I was on my way to the hospital for a non-stress test. Being ‘high risk’ because of the twins, the hospital has recently become my second home. I was waiting for the elevator to go to the maternity floor for my testing and as a family approached, I heard the elderly mom lean to her adult daughter and exclaim, “Oh. W.O.W.” As if my big belly somehow also impedes my ability to hear.

I don’t take things too personally, but I do find it amazing that people think that because you’re pregnant they can ask all sorts of nosey questions and drop comments regarding your ever-growing size. And when they find out that you’re pregnant with TWINS, they suddenly are magically granted license for an additional barrage of more nosey comments and inquiries. “Wow! You’re huge!” “Do twins run in your family?” “Were you taking fertility drugs?” “Can I rub your belly?” “You’re about to pop!” So, as a way to make me feel better about life, I had a little shirt made up to answer any questions before they’re asked in these final days of pregnancy.

Maybe I should just make it my uniform during the remainder of my pregnancy. You know, cover all my bases so I can avoid having to answer the same questions one more time. And if you’ve asked or commented on one of the items addressed on my t-shirt, truly, no worries. Just something fun for me to create because, heaven knows, the comments won’t stop after they come, either. Maybe then, I’ll just need to order another t-shirt.

Excuse Me. How Many?

January 2, 2014 by Maren 4 Comments

Twenty three days ago, my life changed.

Michael and I both love being parents. We adore the stage of life where we are currently. If Michael would have his way, we’d have 12 kids. BUT I’ve about hit my crazy limit. Well actually, it’s a well known fact that I’ve been crazy for years, but kids just up the ante when it comes to my crazy levels. So, we discussed our stopping number. My number was 4. Michael wanted 5.

In August, we found out we were expecting again. I was quick to assure Michael that this was it. No more pregnancies. Last kid. I’d reached my limit. And somewhere in the pleasant debate of a conversation, he mentioned that he’d pray for twins.

So, twenty three days ago, I went in for my ultrasound and awkwardly waddled onto the ultrasound table with my pregnant belly, dreading having to sit on the strip of crinkly tissue paper that I stick to EVERY TIME. I laid down on the table and the ultrasound tech squirted my belly with the warm oozy goop. Impatiently, I waited for those magical words that every mother longs to hear. “It’s a GIRL!” or “It’s a BOY!”

Instead, I heard the new definition of ‘Crazy‘–“You have twins!” Surprise!

My tears started simultaneously with Michael’s laughter and we continued on that way for what seemed like forever. In the midst of the shock, I think I uttered something to the ultrasound tech along the lines of, “Are you kidding?” But, the pictures on the screen validated the truth behind her words.

“Michael, Did you pray for this? Did you?” I stammered. He assured me that he wasn’t seriously praying for twins, though I’m still questioning that one. And here we find ourselves 23 days later. Honestly, I’m still trying to grasp the supposed simple truth that in just a few short months, our family will grow by 2 little boys and our lives will be changed, once again, for the better.

My friend said it best– “God has a way of undoing our ‘no-nevers’.” It’s true. Though the thought of twins is undoubtedly overwhelming, I know that many others have blazed the twin-raising trail and have lived to tell about it. I take comfort in the fact that God knew each of my children’s names before one of them came to be. And I can surely rest in the knowledge that He planned BOTH of these two boys to be part of our family long ago.

Bring on the crazies.

Vacation Pictures!

November 6, 2013 by Maren 2 Comments

Recently, we met some friends at a halfway point in Maryland and enjoyed the most wonderfully, relaxing vacation. Here are a few pics!

Dirt, Trees, Rocks, and Sticks–No need for toys!

More to come.

National Talk Like A Pirate Day

September 18, 2013 by Maren 2 Comments

One of my favorite useless holidays is today–It’s National Talk Like a Pirate Day! And I be PARRRRRRRRRRRTY’ing. About 5 years ago, we went on vacation with my brother and sister-in-law during this wonderful holiday, and I really got into the whole pirate thing. Much to their agggarrrrrrrrrrrrrrrvation, eh LAURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRA? So, in lieu of my favorite holiday, here’s the opportunity for some free food!

And don’t be blaming me if you don’t take advantage of this opportunity and you end up like a vegan pirate in jail, STARRRRRRRRRVIN’! It be YARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR own fault, matey!! And don’t worry…if you only let your kids eat healthy food. Perhaps you could see if there be a pirate selling corn at the local farmer’s market. I hear they’re on sale tomorrow and a great deal–Just a Buccaneer! Ahoy, Matey. I bet you be wishing you lived at my house! Happy PARRRRRRRRRRRRRTY’ing. (Love you, LAURRRRRRRRRRRRRRRA).

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