The Darnell Family

I guess I spoke to soon in an earlier post about the heartburn. I swear I would be okay with a ball headed baby as this heartburn is killing me. Once again this Tad loves the tropical tums, but really can I just get a break! I don’t even have to eat or drink anything to get it. Unreal!!!

We’ve been overly anxious to find out what our little tadpole is? Hopefully tad will be cooperative and let us find out tomorrow if I can start with boy or girl names (and confirm which dream is correct)! I have been able to feel small movements here and there (especially during and after the fights Saturday night).

Reilly is still being a little ham. She has really gotten into the Backyardigan episode Dolphin Race. I can’t wait for her to be able to see and touch a real one when we take her to Sea World in a couple of weeks. Her touch for drama/singing has also grown. She very much loves singing all the songs in her favorite shows and does her best to act out each scene she can. The singing is funny because she doesn’t know all the words (or can’t get them out as fast as they can) so it ends up being lots of la-la-la, etc. and then a few phrases and then some humming. The acting ends up being creative because she has to use props for the other characters/people in the show. Her blanky has been a number of things for sure. (Aunt Val - you have just got to see her - such a ham) Papa got a new truck and has promised she will get to ride with them going to Orlando. She does love riding with Papa. Her stubborn streak continues and it gets harder and harder to be "momma" lately because Nana, Papa and G.G. just want to spoil her and since she doesn’t love on Daddy all the time he takes it whenever he can (even though it might be something she has been told no on she still goes to work her magic on daddy). I know she and I are in for a battle, but it is very hard especially of late with all these pregnancy hormones kicking in. I don’t want to be the one telling her no and I want all the hugs and kisses; however, while it sucks I know it has to be done. She is doing really great on the potty and I think we are finally turning that corner. I had a much more easier time with my godchildren. Guess it really is different when they are your children!

Well, be looking for an update tomorrow and I’ll let you know if we are thinking pink or blue!