Today is officially our due date. Two weeks ago while paying the bills I saw a chiwawa running around the post office parking lot. I almost ran him over. He was darting under cars. I jumped out of my car and chased him around behind the post office while he ran under one post office vehicle to another. I coaxed him with a yogurt lid. I looked ridiculous. 9.5 months pregnant crouching on the ground trying to catch him. In all the excitement, I left my car door open. After a while, I saw him run to my car, so I ran over and looked under it. Nothing. Then I looked in the car. There he was sitting in the back seat. I knew he secretly wanted my help. I hurried and shut the door. He rode on top of the baby all the way to the humane society.
That was on Monday. On Thursday, the Ides of March, I went to work. My back hurt. I went home for a break. I decided to take Tuk for a walk to see if it would be better. We hiked up behind our house. Then my water broke. I called Todd, he was out in the field. He made it to the hospital an hour later. I sent him out again to get berries and gum for our 24-labor time. He almost missed the whole thing. Two hours later, we had this little guy... the whole thig is kind of a blur... I remember yelling things like.. "I need a break!" "It's go time!" and "et tu, baby"... just kidding about the last one.
10 comments:
You are amazing! Baby Murdock is too precious! Love the pics.
Whoa...its a little Todd! Surprised he wasn't born with a beard. Congratulations you guys.
i will refrain from commenting because i know how you hate getting letters... but that was just a fantastic baby announcement story. you have a gift. and it's not a chocolate from me.
i love him.
Ash, I love the pics and I love him! What a crazy story. I can't wait for our babes to meet each other. Maybe by the time mine comes in June you'll have a name????? Please send ideas/rejects to me. We need some help.
what's his name? Does he have a name yet? What ya gonna name him? Name? Nombre el Hombre? Glad you're well and Toad didn't pass out. My money is on him crying though :)
Love yer guts and livers,
Pollywog
Awwww. Thanks for sharing!
He is so Todd and yet so you! I can't wait to see him! I wish we were coming for spring break. We looked into it, but jeep week stole all the hotels:( I will get to meet him and Ally at the same time tho! I love you so much sis! So super that you're a mommy! You are going to be the best mom! See you soon!
Truly one the finest newborns I have laid eyes on.
He is just perfect! Congrats you crazy lady!! Love you bunches!!
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