Ten Days to the Party

And we haven't really done anything to get ready. We are probably still good parents, but we have our flaws. The Boys are finally going to get baptised this weekend on Sunday, at St. Bernard's in Tosa if you want to witness the boys taking the plunge. Last minute cancellations, a stint with Buddhism, working with coordinating four godparents (who have been extremely accommodating and helpful to us), hoping grandpa Dan doesn't get sick (he is well again thankfully), among other things pushed us out almost a year. I did order the Boys' cake for Sunday. The cake place was out of candy crosses, so we will have them put a picture of Motorhead on the cake instead. The screen printing is so amazing that they can even put in Lemmy's wart.

While we have been up to a lot of things lately, the boys haven't been to the park yet this week. It has been too cold. When it warms up, it will probably rain. The boys did use the swing up north quite a bit over the weekend. We need one for our family room. The boys are probably getting cabin fever. While we did take them to the store Monday night and to Boston Market, Hayden and Donovan destroyed an empty Luv's Diapers box this morning before I went to work. I think they are venting. Soon enough guys, summer will be here.

A lot has changed over the last year. It is very wierd thinking that Melissa was very pregnant with them a year ago. Their birth came as quite a shock, as you will see if you go back to the May 2007 posts. It is just hard even remembering Melissa being pregnant since it seems like so much has happened in the interim.

I know I definitely feel older, especially when we talk about replacing Melissa's 1995 Chevy Astrovan with a new minivan instead of a nice sporty sedan. The old van has character and is a good ride (although it handles like a UPS truck). It is rugged, its been through some fierce battles, its tricked out with wood grain on the inside with soothing mood lighting, and it is aqua in color (or maybe it is metallic avocado). It will be missed when the day comes, but that day is still far off. When we shop for the new van, I'll have to ask the dealer to make certain the new minivan does not have the "noose option," since I do not want to be caught dead in that thing by any of my friends. I just want to be able to get out and run.

If anyone has any minivan recommendations, then let us know. Melissa is interested in a 2008/2009 Toyota Sienna in the "Calvin Broadus" edition with AWD. Alright, now I am venting. Time to go to the park.