I don't know if you've noticed, but I've been in a funk.  I don't do well with secrets, and I've been carrying a doozey for 3 months.  Let me give you a rundown.

1.  Nauseous and tired (think jet lag)

2.  Taco Bell drive-thru guys knowing me by name.

3.  Crying and then becoming angry in the next second.  At the movies yesterday I sent the raisinettes sailing across the counter because I thought they were too expensive (they were).  Andy had to explain to the guy that I was hormonal and I didn't mean it (I did). 

4.  Even though I know Coke isn't a great healthy option, it squelches some of the nausea.

There you have it, I'm manic-depressive and have a thyroid problem.  Just kidding, I'm expecting the 5th member of this family and am soooo excited!!!

Yesterday was a fun-filled day filled with meeting our new midwife, a great movie, 'New in Town', and dinner at the Coquette Cafe.  It was a blast!  I'm so glad that Andy celebrates this occasion right along side me.  We laughed, we ate a bucket of mussels and I was falling asleep at dinner by 9:30, very romantic.   Happy Valentine's Day! 

but a silver lining.  The past few nights have been nights that you always heard parents talk about, but hoped you wouldn't experience  yourself.  Our sweet, docile Claire has discovered how to climb out of her crib.  Andy heard little footsteps run into the kitchen, and then back to their bedroom.  Due to the fact that it was 3 in the morning he chose to ignore it, and even call it normal.  A few minutes later he heard the same thing and decided to investigate.  Claire had come back for round 2 of Salt and Vinegar chips and was sitting in the bed next to Lily enjoying her snack.  Lily had been coughing that night alot.  After this episode Lily came into our room several times saying she was going to throw up.  After the 4th time we lost sympathy and started getting... unsympathetic.  Claire came running in next, tripped over the pillows next to our bed, and hit her lip on our nightstand.  We all know that mouths bleed, alot.  Not more than 5 minutes later Lily threw up capping off a terrific night. 

The silver lining is the springlike weather we are experiencing.  We had Waterdeep playing this morning while we ate Belgium waffles with the door open and birds singing.  Such a refresher for the soul.   We're staying home because of the sickness we are carrying, and honestly I don't mind.  Family devos will do today.