Circumstances propelled me to swap out driving my car for taking the train to work every day, and there I’ve met so many lovely friends. My house in the country was sold, the new house I found was rerented under my nose, forcing me to find a new place in a matter of days. I found one, hardly caring where, hardly knowing it was the best place I could have found. Every day as I walk home I think to myself how much I love it here in the city, with my witty, interesting roommates. A phone call ripped my insides out, resulting in the casual misplacement of forty pounds. While that still aches every day, hey, at least I look good. Misery became me quite prettily.
I end 2008 feeling like I’ve grown and aged a hundred years. I hardly expect my cats to recognize me.
I caught my breath and prepared to wrap it all up by telling you that hey, isn’t it funny what life throws at us, and doesn’t it always end up being wonderful?
Turns out that this year had one more surprise up it’s sleeve. And it’s a doozy.
I’m pregnant.
Valancy Jane 
eeep. wow. congrats? haha i’m not really sure what to write here. as for the fact, i don’t know you quite as well as i’d like. but even so, you were the almost roommate and i still love your pretty little heart.
Yes, I’m accepting congrats. I’m appropriately terrified, but more excited.
And I love your gorgeous little soul just as hard.
Well then CONGRATS LOVE. It is a scary thing but also very exciting. babies are magic. i want one.
I’ll rent you mine on occasion …. *grin*
And babies are lucky to have you.
Congratulations. Have you started thinking about names? Have you considered Dot or Mistletoe? Or if it’s a girl you could call her Lizette or Noelle. I happen to know somebody with a mighty list of names.
this year had one more surprise up it’s sleeve
Don’t jinx yourself, 2008’s not over yet
Holy crap! Congrats! You are going to make a great mommy. You come prepared with art supplies and colorful things.
KJ – Hahahaha! We DO know someone, don’t we? And touche, 2008 isn’t over yet, you’re right.
Todd – Baby had better get it’s own toys. I’m not sharing mine.
*laughs*
I kid. Mostly. And thanks. I WILL make a great mom, won’t I?
Yes you will make a great mommy. I have no doubt. That is one lucky kid you are going to have.
Daw. Thank you!
CONGRATULATIONS VEAJAE!!!!
AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I’m sorry about the all caps. I’m also sorry about the exclamation marks. I’m sure that I can contain it now. I’ve taken a deep breath and a drink of water.
*GRIN*
I’m so excited to see you as a mommy. I think it will be a wild adventure, and that kid is gonna be sooooooooo very loved. And I hope you continue blogging as candidly as you always have, whatever you decide to say.
And I love you.
VJ? I bet ‘Rezzie makes a cupcake for your baby. 😉
That is one lucky baby! Congratulations! Its more fun and terrifying and wonderful than you can ever imagine.
And I love you too.
Cols – I won’t take that bet because I believe you.
KBird – Thank you!
wow.
wow.
and then.. wow.
How did it happen? Oops.. I mean of course I know HOW it happened. It’s just that..
well, I thought we wore protection..and umm… well..
don’t worry. I’ll send you child support and visit every other weekend.
Wait. Which one of us was supposed to wear protection? And where were we supposed to put it?
*laughs*
Feel free to send money, and I’d love you to visit!
*grin*
*grins back*
Have been reading for ages, this might be my first comment! I think you are RIDICULOUSLY darling and I love to read about your adventures. HUGE Congratulations on the news! You are going to be great!
Yay! The official annoucement! I no longer have to hold in all my BABY SQUEALS!!!!!!!! BABBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBBYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
OMG! I AM GOING TO BE AN AUNTIE! COLS, REZ, TWINK, AURORA, SAM, OMG, WHO AM I MISSING HERE? WE ARE GOING TO BE THE BEST AUNTIES!!!
SOOOO HAPPY FOR YOU! And for this beautiful new life too!
CharlieSue – Thank you! What lovely things to say!
Amber – I’m so glad we have you.
I just thought of something… does this mean that you will now have to limit, dare I say “cease”, standing on top of things while having pictures taken of you?
As one who never ever thought she would have child I feel for you. It is the most exciting and scary thing you will ever experience. the only advice I can give is to get past the scary and enjoy every moment you can.
A child of yours is sure to have the best of everything! No, I don’t mean material, I mean the rest. You can bring so much to this child that most will never know!
It can be wonderful, I promise!
M.H.i.M. – Let’s just say I’ll have to stand on little things, for awhile. I’m NOT retiring.
Kelly – That means so much to hear!
Congrats – from reading about your life I can tell that is going to be one happy and lucky little kidlet!
I just wanna say…
Wheeeeeeeee!
Congrats! As someone who just gave birth 9 days ago, if you have any questions or want to chat about pregnancy–email me.
I think you’ll be an awesome mama.
I absolutely have no words for the excitement I’m feeling for you! Okay, whatever. I have words. All the time. But it sounded good. Welcome to the most wonderful, terrifying, rewarding, challenging, exciting, nerve-wracking, incredible journey of your life! Congratulations to all of you and I can’t wait to hear all about everything! Smooches!
“Rhett” is a great name.
If she’s a girl, I think Twinkie would be the perfect name for her!
Dude, you all back up. The baby has dibs on Amber!
Obviously, VJ, being the reigning queen of Naming Things, will choose a great name for her baby.
Like Therese.
Twinkie – the question you want answered is not ‘how’…but…. >:)
12 – Thank you!
‘Rez – Wheeeeeeee!
Melina – Congrats and …. tell me everything.
Justine – Tell me everything.
Rhett – It really is.
Twink – It really is.
Amber – Dude, I named my vagina after you, isn’t that enough?
‘Rez – You’re right, I am, which is why there’s a good chance my kid will be named something like Therese.
Colsy – *laughs*
HAHAHAHA! VJAMBER! Touche, Love. I concede my name. But! I have a great idea! Because all of the Aunties want your baby to be named after them, if the baby is a girl, she should have a middle name of Tia! Which is Spanish for Aunt. VIOLA! Mission accomplished, named after all of us! (Just a joke because you rule at naming and this baby will not be the exception!)
I actually really like that name. And fries, with mustard. Sorry for the subject change, but fries now dominate my thoughts.
I don’t read any blogs for a few days and you go and get pregnant?! My eyes nearly popped out of my head!
Holy Crap!
OK, now that I’ve gotten that out, wow.
Do you remember speaking with me after my son was born? How excited I was?
It only gets better from there.
You are in for such a wild, crazy, scary, rewarding, ride.
Right up your alley.
You’re going to be a great mom.
And it’s Uncle Hank. Or, as my neice and nephews call me: Unca.
My kid will be lucky to have an Uncle Hank.
AMAZING!! CONGRATS! WOOT!
Thank you!!!!
Wowee! Congratulations! Ewaldina Mervivan, my little progeny, is due to pop out in early August. I’m thrilled she has a fellow pyromaniac relative also in the oven.
Wooooo-hooooo!
Congratulations! I came across your blog a few months ago and lurk here often, but must de-lurk to Congratulate you. Motherhood is great – I have two 🙂 You are so fun, and kind, and good-natured – you’ll be a great mommy.
Now, if you’ll excuse me, I’ll go back to lurking. I am kinda shy like that.
Daw. Feel free to speak up anytime!
wow. i go away from the internet for like 3 weeks and this is what happens? i hate to know what happens on tv when i’m not around to watch it…
congrats sweetie! you’ll be an awesome mom!
Wow. You went away from the internet for three whole weeks?
i know right. i had very limited access… so i was only on the internet like 3 times. i had the dt’s… now i’m better. i stayed up til 1am last night basking in the cool glow of my imac.
Oh good. The internet is glad you’re back.
I…
I’m speechless.
I saw it in the email chain and realized that I missed A LOT during law school finals and break.
Congratulations, Veaj. You’re going to be a wonderful mommy.
Daw. That means a lot to hear you say that.