5 more weeks and counting

We had our 32 week and 4 day ultrasound yesterday and everything looks wonderful! Ari was measuring in at approximately 4.5 lbs and Noah was right at 4 lbs. They're gaining about 1/2 lb a week! They're both almost head down as well...it would be fantastic to NOT have a cesarean. I am continuing to keep my fingers crossed! It's hard to believe that they'll both be here in just about one month. We can't wait to finally meet them!

Yesterday was my last day of work. As exciting as it may sound to go on bed rest, it kind of hits you that it won't really be so great when the time comes. I thought I'd be okay yesterday, but got a little teary several times. As much as I complain about going to work, I truly love what I do and the kiddos that I work with! They drive me crazy, but I miss them already! I know that the new long-term sub will be just fine with them. It's hard for me to give up control. I'm sure that once the Twinkies finally arrive I will no longer worry about not working!

Happy New Year!

Since about the age of five, losing weight has always been at the top of my list of resolutions...not this year!

As the new year rings in I hope for the happiest and healthiest babies in the world. I hope to be a wonderful, understanding, and patient mother and wife. I hope that God gives me all the energy that I need to keep up with two little munchkins! I intend to believe that there is no such thing as being super-mom, and if laundry needs to be put off for one day, or there are dishes left in the sink, it's nothing to beat myself up about. I have to let some of my OCDs go, and this will be the year to do it!

And of course after all of these things are said and done...I hope to lose the baby weight! : )

Happy 2009!

Before and During

Here's our work in progress!



These are the before shots. Good-bye butterflies!


So we're finally seeing some progress in the Twinkies' room! There's still a lot of trim work to be done, followed by a little more painting. Hubby promises to have it complete by our shower date!

Survey says...

A couple of weeks ago my students were starting to suspect that I was having a baby, so I finally gave in and told them that I was having two! They were very excited and have been really sweet since they found out. I've gotten all kinds of crazy comments from them as well, including, "Oh, so you're going to have the babies and then take them to your wedding so you can get married!" This shows you a little about the background knowledge of my students! I responded to that one with, "No, dear. I decided to try it the other way around!"

So, since my students found out that I was carrying twins, they have been making all sorts of guesses about what they will be. During math yesterday we took a minute to come up with all the possible combinations that Mrs. Smolyar could have, and then took a little survey. Here are the results...

girl/girl = 9
boy/boy = 3
boy/girl = 6

The kids were very sure about their answers. I wish I had a clue!