Thoughts of an expectant father

Last night while getting ready to brush my teeth, Dave was watching me and here is how the conversation went.....

Dave - Wow! Your belly is getting BIG!
Stacie - Yeah, I know, plus I gained 3 pounds in the last two weeks.
Dave - Well, isn't it normal to gain, like, 10 pounds a week.
Stacie - DAVE...that would be 400 pounds!
Dave - (laughing) I meant during the last few weeks.
Stacie - No David...it is NEVER normal for anyone at anytime to gain 10 Pounds in ONE WEEK!

Cookie Conversation

Maira and Arami are selling Girl Scout Cookies! Fun, I know. (There is the plug if you want some).

I was at my brother and sister in law's home yesterday and Bert told me about his phone conversation with Maira....

Bert "Hello, Wagners"
Maira "Um, hi...my mom says that Aunt Diane wants some cookies....so....what do you want?"
Bert "Uhhhhhh...let me get Aunt Diane"

Now...he felt it was quite refreshing to have somebody get to the point...instead of leading up with a big story, trying to get some sympathy or whatever.

I was a little embarrassed by the superior phone manners I have obviosly (not) taught my daughter, but overall, it was good for a laugh last night.

Bad Words!

This evening as part of our family night, we discussed words that should not be used in our home. Among the words in this list are things like "shut up" "stupid" "quit it!" and other not so kind things you don't want to hear your kids say.

David asked the kids to participate in coming up with this list...they were quite helpful, and it was a nice productive evening....then Arami says (thanks to Grandpa Dick I'm sure) "How about if we don't say 'Oh SH*T'"

Ummmm, yeah, you think! David, along with my other small children were able to control their reactions, but I am going to blame the pregnancy on the fact that I practically fell to the floor laughing!