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Labor Day Clearance

Rick stayed home with the kids Monday morning while I went to get the $1.99 summer clothes at the mall.

We had our ultrasound today. I am just on my way to school to eat lunch with the kids and to tell them if they are going to have a new brother or sister. When I get back, I'll tell you which clothes I will be taking back to the store.

Clue: Andrew knows which outfits are staying.

OK, I just spent 2 hours at the school to catch three little students' lunch breaks. Did you figure out if we are having a boy or girl? Let's just say, "Boy, do I have a LOT of little girl clothes to take back to the store." All of us were taken by surprise on this one. We thought this little papoose was a girl, but we are glad to welcome another handsome baby boy into our home. We can't wait to meet him! Just two minor problems: 1. Our last 2 boys were born in May in Seattle, so that means all our boy clothes are in the opposite seasons and Iowa winters and summers require very specific clothing. 2. We only had girl names in mind. I have one suggestion from my cute friends' daughter, Gwen Stefani--I just don't think that will work out.

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Chelsey said…
Wow! Another boy. With four of my own I'm completely out of names myself. I know Missy liked Dallin.
September 11, 2009 at 1:23 PM
Platteborze Possy said…
congratulations!! I didn't even know you were expecting! Shows how well I read blogs!! I am so happy for your family. You have such beautiful children!
September 11, 2009 at 2:12 PM
Anjee said…
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you. I thought for sure it would be a girl. But I am excited because it is another playmate for Josh. Yeah! Josh will now be right between Andrew and ???? I guess we'll find out the name when you get a few suggestions. I'll try and think of a few.
September 11, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Anjee said…
Congratulations!!!! I am so happy for you. I thought for sure it would be a girl. But I am excited because it is another playmate for Josh. Yeah! Josh will now be right between Andrew and ???? I guess we'll find out the name when you get a few suggestions. I'll try and think of a few.
September 11, 2009 at 3:32 PM
Debbie said…
Congrats on another boy! Good luck on a name. Those are always so hard to decide. We like that little red fire truck outfit. Carter has the same one!
September 11, 2009 at 4:31 PM
Angie said…
We had the exact opposite experience. I had 2 boy names in mind and couldn't think of anything for a girl. I think they were Nathan and Daniel if that helps any. Congrats on the new little boy coming your way!
September 18, 2009 at 1:17 PM
Kacey Mehan said…
Congrats! That's wonderful news. I'm sure Andrew will adore a new baby. Three in a row works out well for sharing bedrooms, toys, clothes, etc. How fun!
September 22, 2009 at 6:43 PM
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