I'm too lazy to upload any pictures, so you'll just have to wait a day or two to see what we've been up to. Instead you have to put up with a little story.
Last night we had a total tangent dinner conversation. It started with Nate saying that he would like to go to McKenna's house. I then informed him that McKenna doesn't have a house right now since they sold their house and they're living with her Grandma. Which then led to Ellie asking when we are going to move. "Never." OK maybe a slight exaggeration, but not anytime soon. "But what if we have 3 more babies." To which I replied, "We're not having 3 more babies -- we're having one more baby and that's it." PS My kids still don't know I'm pregnant -- aka "googely" my sister's codeword -- despite multiple hints and slip ups.
So then they kids wanted to know what we were going to name the one last baby and they sat around throwing out names. Apparently the fictional baby in their heads is a boy since all the names were for boys and pretty much all names I would never name a child. Ellie's suggestions were mainly kids from school -- Arnold, Chandler, etc -- and Nate liked the name Nate. I was teasing Nate that we should name the baby Transformer. Well you would have thought I told the kid he was going to meet Thomas the Train with his reaction. "Ohhhhh mom! Let's name him Optimus!!!! Please please please mom???"
I tired to move onto other equally ridiculous names like Bob the Builder but his little heart was set on Optimus. "Mom, I love Optimus. Pleeeeeeeeeeaaaaase?" So now I'm actually scared to tell them that I am pregnant.
PS If you didn't know -- I'm pregnant!
28 comments:
I think Optimus is a great name. You might be in big trouble when that baby comes and Nate is set on Optimus, you better hope for a girl.
Congratulations! Optimus is the coolest name ever mom! We always tell our kids they can make suggestions, but we have the ultimate say. Why not three more?
I got your Christmas card yesterday and was very excited to hear your news! Congrats!
Bria wanted to name Sophia "Rock Star" when I was pregnant. It took a lot of convincing that Sophia was actually a much prettier name. :)
Optimus Prime Rogers??? Very cool . . . you may run into some copyright infringement, however!
At least people wouldn't have to wonder "What the H????" like they do about those people who named their child Adolf Hitler!!!!
I must be WAY behind on things! How did I not know you were pregnant?!?!? Congrats!!! That's so exciting! So, how are you feeling? For some reason, I thought you were gonna wait for A LONG time before having another. 4 is great and Ellie will be such a big helper! I am so excited for you! All our kids will be so close in age! WOO HOO!
Does this mean I can have Sadie then?
:)
Congratulations my friend. You do this well!
We still laugh about how when we were talking names for Caroline, kind of like your convo, and Lindsay threw out "how 'bout Baby truck?" and so we love to talk about how we were going to name Caroline Baby Truck.
LOL at Nate. I love that boy.
Congratulations again! :)
You could get a dog too and name it Bumble bee! I think it should be a boy too, because Nate needs some more boy power in the house. And then besides, our boy party next year will be even better :)
Does Ellie have a crush on Chandler?! I approve :)
Oh, and this is completely random, and I should just email you, but this is faster...so remember back when when I was so jealous of your spell checker that edited comments immediately, well...
I love Firefox. I just uploaded it and am in love with all my red squiggles. Thanks for the recommendation and me following through a whole year later :)
Whew! I'm so glad you mailed out your cards and the secret is out! I was avoiding posting for a while... ;)
Optimus is awesome. I say go for it! :P
I didn't know you were pregnant! Congratulations!!! Hope you are feeling well.
Have fun doing the first grade party tomorrow - take some photos of Brandon and email them to me!
I knew I knew!!! and I'm happy that I don't have to worry about saying it!!!
CONGRATULATIONS Rogers Family!!! That is such wonderful news! I love hearing that "I'm pregnant phrase" and then I get jealous cause its not me! I am so exited for you guys!! YAYY!!!
How are you feeling by the way?
CONGRATULATIONS!! How have you been feeling? Kids are great for name suggestions. My little one was set on naming our baby girl "Kitty" for the longest time.
remember when ellie wanted to name sadie SEXY
Oh snap! I was tickled to hear that you are *googely*! How exciting ;D Your family picture is gorgeous too. You guys look so healthy and happy--I loved it. Thank you for sending it to us.
Oh, and I know what you mean about the name. If it was a girl--Wil wanted to name her Gabriella from High School Musical. If it was a boy he wanted to name him Luigi. Great.
I am glad it's you pregnant and not me. You are an awesome mom you need at least 3 more! Congrats. Merry Christmas!
That is such AWESOME news!! Congratulations Maddy!! Four is a great number!! ;)
Congrats! I had no idea! Siobhan wants me to name our baby Baby Mater from Cars. Kids are hilarious!
Congrats again! I love Optimus, do it! I still can't believe I am your oldest friend and I was one of the last to know...
You are very sneaky, Maddy. I saw that last line on the card and thought, "uh huh, she's been holding out on us!" Maybe we'll have our Little Optimuses at the same time! Except then you'll be all cute and skinny like 2 days later and I'd have to hate you. ;-)
another vote for optimus. optimus maximus. please, please, please....!
As if you need another comment, 24 comments - sheesh - I don't think I even know 24 people. I love all baby names! So when exactly do you plan on telling the kids that you're "googely"?
I love how I can hear your voice in your posts!I say go Optimus!
WHAT???? Congrats! I cant believe it! maybe thats why I havent seen you at the gym lately! Please tell me youre not like 5 months along.... you're always so "good" about not telling people... and I say "good" because I think you should tell eveyone right away so maybe it's not "good" ;) Anywho... congrats!
I love Optimus -- Pleeeeeeeeaaaase? And if it's a girl can we name her Cindalella or Snow White or Seeping Booty (she's the same as Princess Aurora you know). It doesn't matter we will love her no matter what her name is! Love you!
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