Lane's Big News

This time it isn't about Lane getting teeth, which seems to have stalled at 2. Lane will be a big brother in a few months. Go ahead and reread that now if you haven't already. Just to make sure you're not crazy...yes, yes you are correct. Our family is officially growing by the addition of another person and this little person hopefully will not be making an entrance until November 12th. I tend to be a little conservative when it comes to sharing our news so this blog is dedicated so those family and friends that have been dying for an official announcement.

We planned on doing our official family and friend announcement about now but two weddings changed that and we had to tell some people at the end of March/beginning of April. Mark's sister wanted a destination wedding in November..definite no go and I'm in a wedding in September that was planning on very form fitting (aka non-flattering for pregnant folk) dresses. So what does this mean for the Widick clan??

1. YES we do know how this happens and no we aren't too crazy. Most people's responses (except 1..I love you Joni) has been 'Wow.' or 'Are you serious? That was quick.' Then it's the congratulations!
2. Mark's hunting this fall/winter will be incredibly limited, if at all.
3. We'll have 2 kids approximately 18 months and under. This is where most people have stopped and thought....you guys are crazy.
4. At least they'll be in two different grades!
5. I'll get to be home on maternity leave for Thanksgiving, Christmas AND New Year's. I couldn't have planned that any better if I tried since I plan on taking the full 8 weeks that I'm allowed this time around.
6. We'll be spending approximately $10,000 a year in daycare. I hope to God that I'm over estimating that.
7. Approximately 6,000 diapers will be changed in this baby's 1st year for both kids.
8. It's very likely that not many people will receive Christmas presents from us this year...unless I do all the shopping before November or do it online. Or be prepared for gift cards that are available at Walmart!
9. This mama does not enjoy being pregnant any more the 2nd time around than the 1st. At least there shouldn't be any big surprises.
10. Meals are limited to prepackaged, frozen or grilling by Mark. Poor Mark barely had any home cooked meals while I was pregnant with Lane and those first few months! Very sad coming from a lady who loves to cook.
11. I recently found out that Mark is hoping for a girl this time so that way I have my girl and he's hoping I will want to quit having kids.

A big thank you everyone that has given us congratulations! We are very excited and here's our first picture of the little bean.