We don't know anything about what gender the children will be. All I know is that one will be an infant and the other under the age of 6. We could get a toddler or a kindergartener, we don't know. I do know that we are really exicted to meet the children. At the moment, it looks like the children will be escorted to JFK/LaGuardia and we will meet them there. If not, we will travel to Ethiopia. :)

Yesterday we went to the local baby store (Baby Depot) and spent hours looking through everything and picking out what we thought was going to be the most useful and safe. Cribs, playpens, swings, carseats, high-chairs, etc. It's amazing to me how much is out there. I never go down the baby aisle at any of the stores as I haven't ever had the need. When I threw a baby shower for my best friend, I did go down the aisles a few times but that was 3 years ago for one very specific event. So...to me, this is like going in the automotive store. I have a basic idea of what is there but getting into the nitty gritty of it all is going to take some learning. My best friend has been giving me lots of suggestions...buy this, don't buy that....this is crap, this is worthwhile. These break, these work better. I can't even begin to tell you how appreciative I am. Books and consumer reports are one thing but I'd rather hear from what real moms and dads have found useful.

    As many parents do, we've made some changes in our life so that we can be the best parents we can. We both strongly believe that if one person can stay at home with the children, that is what we will do. On that note, I handed in my resignation at the beginning of this month. I will be finished teaching in less than 2 weeks. It's a nerve wracking decision for me because I love teaching and I love every single one of my students but as my mom pointed out (in the most loving way possible), they aren't mine. And you know what? She's right. I have loved the children at every single place I have ever worked and I'm sure I will love them the next time I am teaching (may be subbing until our children arrive)....after our children are in the later years of elementary school. It was a hard decision for me to make for NOW but I'm sure the second I see our babies, I won't have an ounce of regret. And BTW, we WILL get to see the children before they come. As the time gets closer, we will get photos and videos (online). Can you imagine? I AM SO FREAKING EXCITED!!!!! I live in kind of a remote rural area and am making plans now to check out what is available in our own area. Both my husband and I travel a good distance to work and I used to (and sometimes still do) attend a church that is a hike away....I'd like something closer....and more involved right here in my own back yard.

People have been so kind and genuinely excited for us...it's an amazing thing and after months of keeping this under wraps, I'm ecstatic to share the news!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Thanks to one and all!!!