Lots of great stuff!

Work has been great, home life is great, I totally cannot complain. Bebe and I got tired of having grumpy mornings after horrible nights of rest, so I surprised her with a new bed. We've both been sleeping more soundly and I've woken up in the mornings more refreshed. I've even had enough energy to get up early and go fishing before work - I love having the park right across the street, I literally can just walk there, fish a bit, and then catch my carpool.



Ben is a great little guy - we have to wake up once during the night to take care of some issue, whether it's a dirty diaper or the little guy just wants to eat, but overall he's a pretty content little baby. I really doesn't fuss that much at all, which I really think is great on Bebe - she's getting used to being a mom, but she still had time to do things that she wants to do around the house without worrying about him. She'll be heading back to work tomorrow, and I think she's more excited than she's letting on. I've noticed more cookbooks around the house and she makes something new almost every night...I know she misses working in a real kitchen.




-David Parker

Motherhood

Motherhood is great! We've got the most adorable son in the world - David can't keep his hands off of him! Everytime I want a break to make dinner or take a nap, he's got him and doesn't put him down.



David bought me an easel for my "mommy present" when Ben was born. I had randomly mentioned to him that I'd love to learn how to paint one day, and I didn't think he remembered. When we have enough to spare I'm going to take a class in town, but for right now I'm having a great time practicing.



Ah, and speak of the devil, my adorable little bundle is crying in his crib so I'll have to cut this short.

-Bebe Parker

And then there were three...

We were at home two nights ago, Bebe was reading her pregnancy book and I was fixing the sink, and suddenly she went into labor. We got a taxi and headed to the hospital and before we knew it, little Ben joined us in the world!



I was able to bring them both home yesterday and I put Ben in his crib for the first time. He's such a cutie, I can't wait to have more kids with Bebe.



-David Parker

I love being pregnant

Pregnancy has been so much fun! I love the fact that David does a lot of the housework so I can rest...I definitely could get more of that on a regular basis.



I had Dad over today and we talked about the baby, he's so excited. It will be his first grandchild.



David is being too cute all the time, too - he loves to rub my belly and talk to the baby. He or she is kicking in there, they love to hear him!



Work has been really great about everything - I was worried when I got pregnant so close to being hired that they would let me go. The diner I'm working for is owned by David's boss' sister, though, and she was ecstatic to hear the news. She gave me time off to enjoy the pregnancy on top of maternity leave! I'm totally going to have to work my butt off when I get back! I don't mind it now, though...it's given me time to read my baby books and start getting ready for everything.

-Bebe Parker

Another promotion!

Because the baby is coming fast, Bebe has been totally set on remodeling. We ended up extending the kitchen and adding a room for the baby. Next is the bathroom when we can afford it.



Now I always knew that I was meant to be in the laboratory, but lately I've been extra sure of it. I've been doing a lot of extra reading on the side for work (luckily I'm married to a bookworm who doesn't mind!) and the last book I read, 'Nitrates: They're Not Just For Exploding,' inspired me to work on an independent project at work that really got noticed. I made a fundamental Earth and Sun discovery (but I can't share much about it, very confidential) that got me promoted to Carnivorous Plant Tender. And of course, hellooooo lab coat! Except now it's longer and much more distinguished looking. I nearly exploded out of my skin on the ride home from work, I couldn't wait to tell Bebe.



Looks like the bathroom upgrade will be coming soon! I got a sweet bonus of 1,440 Simoleons and a permanent pay increase. With all of that good news, and all of the baby talk, life can't get much better!



-David Parker

Changes...

My life was so boring for so long...and now there's a whirlwind of activity!

Let's see, where do I start? Well David asked me to move in, and of course I was floored because I've just been living with Dad since I was jobless up until a few days ago. My first day was great - I don't like the uniforms much, and the hours suck because David works 9:00am - 3:00pm and then I work 3:00pm - 9:00pm, but I'm working really hard and hoping to be promoted soon.



A couple days after we got married I ended up starting to feel really nauseous. I was throwing up constantly and I had a suspicion something was going on...so I took a pregnancy test and it was positive!! As soon as I got home that day I showered, got ready for bed, and then told David and he was sooo excited!



I'm so excited!!

-Bebe Parker

We're Married!

Bebe and I were talking the other day, and we really didn't want to wait until we had enough money to get married. We have a huge plot of land here, but we're just starting out and really don't have the money to throw a huge wedding here. So we ended up just deciding to have a small, private wedding here on our own. Since this is where we want to raise our family, we thought it'd be great to get married overlooking the water at the back of the property.



Then we got to go home and fiiiiinnally "consummate the marriage," if you know what I mean. Bebe is old fashioned, but I respect her and her beliefs. And because she's old fashioned, she wants to start trying for babies right away...and I'm all in!



-David Parker