Week 21

Hey Everyone,

I'm sorry I skipped a week. It was spring break in College Station therefore I spent some time with my brother while Kristi's mom came for a visit. I got home on Thursday and boy did we have an exciting few days before school started again. First, we went to the doctor a couple of weeks ago and everything is great. Kristi is right on track with weight gain, the babies were moving about and everything looks just wonderful.

When I returned home, Kristi said, "I'm so happy you're home...here is the six page list of things we need to do." So we got started. First was take her picture for week 21. She's really looking good. There's no doubt there are two kids in there.

After this, I did just regular stuff around the house and while working, the cribs came. Here's what they look like right now.

I'm sure they'll look better soon. First we have to get the room together. We spent every bit of a day and a half working to clear out one bedroom, move everything in the guest bedroom to the new guest room and start getting ready to paint the new babies room. This is me rehanging the pictures in the new guest room.

As part of the room remodeling, we also started putting all the clothes we've received already from friends and family, most of them from Kristi's mom, into the babies' closet. "We're going to need a bigger boat"...I mean house.

We also went to Houston to do some shopping and register at Babies R Us in preparation of baby showers. While in Houston we picked out the stroller. The stroller reminds me of a song..."His baby's car crib is bigger than his!" The thing is big, heavy and perfect for two kids. I'm not so sure it's perfect for two parents but it is the best all things considered. It turns out all double strollers are heavy.

Best of all, Sunday afternoon, Kristi went to lay down after working very hard. While laying still, she said, "I think maybe they're moving." Of course I ran in to the bedroom because this is the first time she's felt them move, or at least the first time she knew is was them and not gas. I put my hand on her belly and sure enough, the boy kicked my hand. At least I think it was the boy because it was relatively high and the boy is on top. It was so cool. Shortly thereafter Kristi felt them having a party or that's what she likes to think. Being an only child she would think nice things like that. I, however, having siblings, know what was really going on...."Get on your side!"...."Stop touching me!"..."Don't make that face at me"..."I'm going to tell"...and so on, and so on, and so on.

It was a really great and busy two weeks. In addition to all the other stuff, Kristi, Kristi's mom and my brother all painted artwork that is going on the wall in the nursery. The plan is to have the family paint frames from the rug and hang them on the walls so they match the room and the kids are surrounded by artwork created by the people who love them. These are not completely done but it gives you an idea of what we're doing. Compare these with pictures of the rug from last week.

I guess that's enough for this week. I wanted to give you a bit more since I missed last week. As always, we enjoy your comments so feel free to post comments as they come to you. We also love all the well wishes and smart ass comments you send our way (Jim and Dan!). Keep them coming. Until next time, have a great week.

Dr. Daddy