Twin Pregnancy is......

As most of you know I am now 17 weeks pregnant w/ fraternal twins....I haven't updated my blog in awhile b/c I think I have been living in a state of shock! I need/ will take some belly pics because it is amazing how fast my stomach is growing. So many changes are taking place that I am just trying to get through day by day. Since I don't have any pics yet I will describe the differences of a twin vs. a singleton pregnancy. The nausea was the same if not worse with Elizabeth..Not sure why but not complaining. The biggest difference is just the speed of the pregnancy ...My belly is growing at mock speed. My waist line has not been the only thing compromised...My immune system seems to have left the building! I am catching every virus that I come into contact with. ( which is a lot considering I have a 2yr old) I can not even imagine what I will look like at 36 wks pregnant...My guess is that it will feel like I have two Lady Gaga's grammy's egg vessels hanging off the front of me! The good news is....as I have mentioned. it is going FAST. Other changes that are also the reason for this speedy pregnancy is the fact that so much preparation is needed when you know in a few months we will be bringing two babies into our home. Our basement is getting finished....& we had to get a mini van. 2 things that may have been needed down the road but not w/in a few months. Now the shock has turned into pure love & excitement for these two little babies. Now, I can not even imagine having one. Andy, Elizabeth, and I are ready for our most exciting adventure ever!! Erin

Happy Valentines day Lizzie girl!!

I was able to go to Lizzie's Valentine's day party at school this year which was so fun! We went just for the party so she could pass out her valentines (& collect of course) It is always so nice to visit the school & see how she interacts w/ her friends. After weeks of hoarding & collecting so many different types of Valentines from multiple stores...it was nice to see her pass them out w/ out the fight that I was envisioning.

Hope everyone enjoyed a fun day w/ your favorite Valentines...I know we did.

Toddler Otterville

...and on yet another cold / snowy day we were lucky enough to meet some friends at Toddler Otterville. It was our first visit & we loved it! Lizzie got to play w/ Audrey, Gavin, Anna, & Leo. It really was adorable and we will def. be back...Mommy liked the 3 hour nap that followed this outing.

Gingerbread

During one of the snow days we decided to make a gingerbread house. I think more candy ended up in Lizzie's mouth but it was worth it. She loves crafts & it was a cold day in so we took full advantage. Thank you Grandma Wagner for bringing us the Gingerbread house to play with.

Let it snow!!

This weekend we were lucky enough to get a pretty snow. Not enough to keep us in the house & just enough to sled ride on. Elizabeth had a BLAST with her cousins & daddy!! I was nervous seeing my baby go fast down hills but managed a few shots.

Tis the Season....

Elizabeth to no surprise LOVES shopping esp. when it is for her! She is so fun to be with & so good to take out shopping and to lunch.

Dear Santa.....

Sealed w/ a kiss

" What do you mean santa won't bring Chicken?"

My pretty little girl

Intense letter.

Tonight Lizzie wrote her first letter to Santa Claus....( well she dictated what I should write) It is only December 1st & the holiday season is in full mode. We even had some pretty snow flurries today to set the month off right. I asked Lizzie what she should ask for and here is a list of just a few things she wanted from the big guy -a Kitchen. a bike, a car, popsicles, chicken, baby dolls, & new shoes! So if on Christmas Eve you spot Jolly ole St. Nick cruising around the skies of Northern Kentucky w/ a bucket of KFC & a small kitchen-He is just on his way to my funny little girl.