Blue Angels 2008

The rains held off just long enough this year for us to make the trek down to the Naval Academy grounds to watch the Blue Angels perform. Grandma Bernie and Uncle Paul came to visit to watch them, too- which made it extra special. I wasn't sure how the boys would react to being so close to the jets with the noise, but (thank goodness for earplugs!) they did great! They loved watching the jets zoom around doing their crazy stunts. So did the adults. It really is an impressive show. Poor Rex, (our little narcoleptic) was exhausted from the walk down, and fell asleep on Michael's shoulders on the walk back home. But he had plenty of energy after his little snooze to wear out Grandma and Uncle Paul during their visit with endless requests to play with him. Sean just ran around like a wild banshee the whole time they were here, soaking up all of the extra attention. Needless to say, we had two sad little boys when it was time for them to go, but hopefully we'll see them again soon.

It's a ....

BOY! Yes, that's right- boy number 3! We went for an ultrasound last week, and the little guy is looking good. The sonogram technician said this is the most photogenic in-utero baby she's ever seen! He was very cooperative. I must admit- the 4-D pictures are somewhat freaky looking. Kind of alien-like. (And that is the umbilical cord you are seeing-not the part that makes him a boy.) But it is very cool to catch a glimpse of what he will look like. Three boys. God help me. I'm going to need lots of energy, lots of patience, and a good colorist to cover up the gray hairs. Oh, and really good insurance. Michael says boys fight a lot. And I don't mean calling each other "stupid head," either. I mean rolling around, wrestling on the ground, fist fighting. There's bound to be blood, and someone's going to need stitches. For now, I will enjoy my two darling little angels as they snatch each other's Hot Wheels cars away, and knock each other's towers down, and wonder what kind of personality the third one will have. The first two couldn't be more different. There are only two things Rex and Sean have in common- 1. Their address, and 2. Their parents. It's fun to think about where the new one will fit in.

On a side note- Sean had his surgery today to replace his ear tubes. Everything went well and he is recovering nicely. The doctor said he should be able to hear much better now that all of that gunk is cleaned out. The new tubes are larger and should allow his ears to drain much better. We'll keep our fingers crossed.