The Unexpected

So there are several things in life that can be counted on and expected... routine day to day things like: the sun is going to rise, the moon will go through its phases, and two-year-old girls will throw a tantrum now and again. However, I must say, Ellery's tantrums are relatively few and far between in comparison to some.

The unexpected things in life are difficult to plan for and can be good or bad. One recent unexpected event has been all that's gone on with my teeth. Apparently I have some freakish root system going on in my number 12 tooth which has caused problems now in its two neighbors number 11 and 13. The good news is things are getting better and I am eating normal food (even cereal) again.

Another unexpected event is Ellery will be a big sister. Yes, unexpected. Sure we were planning on trying for another little stink butt this year but not till after the summer festivities. Although we're both excited we're crossing our fingers for A) a boy and B) that he's born as close to his due date as possible (January 7th); the further from Christmas the better. No offense to those of you with Christmas birthdays, but, I have to think that's gotta be the worst time of year for a birthday. Unless having the baby in December would give us a better tax break for the 2009 filing... then I guess that would be okay.

Although Millie and I are hoping for a boy (first grandson on the Roper side) we have no real great names picked out so as before (with the birth of Ellery), we'll take suggestions. Keep in mind "Speed" "Thrace" and "Gumpert" are already spoken for by other friends/family.