10-Zach’s brilliant idea of getting Lucy a goldfish for graduating from kindergarten. The kids have really enjoyed it, actually, but Isaac did dump a bowl full of dirt and ants into the goldfish bowl the day after we got it. Goldie is still alive, but was severely traumatized (she lay in a coma at the bottom of the bowl for the next two days). She seems to have gained some strength back, and is now growing. Apparently goldfish can live for up to 30 years! (I’m banking on 30 days IF we’re lucky.)
9-Lucy's comment, "Mom, stop eating all the cookies! It’s not good for you or for the baby!” I just can’t seem to stop myself. Cookies are my “Turkish Delight” this pregnancy.
8-Kye, coming into our room one morning, bright-eyed and chipper, with two thumbs way up in the air. “Yesterday was a thumbs up day, mom!” What had we done to inspire such an exclamation? Cleaning the house, riding bikes, and eating snacks—all very thrilling, I’m sure.
7-Words from the wise:
“Poc-saw” = popsicle (submitted by Mr. Isaac Bradshaw, aged 2)
“Gutter” = the part of a cow’s body from which milk comes (submitted by Miss Lucy Bradshaw, aged 6 ½)
“E-visual” = things not done by a group, but on your own (in other words “individual” in case you didn’t get it. Submitted by Mr. Kye Bradshaw, aged 4)
“Poisonberry” = a new and delicious kind of jam that was tried while at aunt Katie’s house in CA, and which Lucy asked if we could acquire for our own pantry (submitted by Miss Lucy, see above)
“Kye-cicle” = that which Kye thinks he will turn into when he is really cold
6-Our car rides, full of “If you’re so smart . . . ” questions, “Who am I if . . . “ questions and Rhyming games. One carpool morning, Kye rhymed, “Hey, towel and vowel rhyme!” Lucy’s response? “Yeah! ‘Vowel’ is just like Kaitlyn’s dad’s name. You know ‘Vowel Martin’!” (His name is Val. Close but no cigar.)
5-Isaac’s new love of Curious George. “I’n not Isic. I’n Kiss Jawj!” or (dressed up in Lucy’s pink high heels, with a purse slung over one arm), “Bye, mom! I’n going to Kiss Jawj’s house!”
4-Isaac’s new and vastly improved ability to get into trouble. Talk about search and destroy missions. And what do I hear for all two minutes he spends with his nose in the corner after he gets in trouble? “Awwwwwww! No fayah! No fayah, mom!”
3-Having Zach home most of the month. Quite shocking, actually. It was great. He could attend Lucy’s graduation, be there for Josh and Allie’s visit, finish framing the basement, be at the ultrasound, go on nightly walks and bike rides, and actually be home for dinner. You just can’t beat that.
2-Isaac: Where’s the baby mom?
Mom: Right here in my tummy.
Isaac: (Poking his finger in my belly button) Awwwwwwwwww, cute, mom!
1-THE ULTRASOUND—Yes, yes, as most of you know I was completely shocked by the “It’s a boy” statement. I was pretty sure they had made a mistake. I’ve got pictures. There was no mistake. But I believe my first shocked words were, “Crap! What are we going to name this kid?” The kids were surprised, too. Zach, however, now has gloating rights till the next child comes along. He alone thought it would be a boy.
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