....I'm HUGE!
I have now reached the 26 week mark. Both of our little guys are doing well according to the ultrasounds and measurements. The doctor believes they are mono-di twins (shared placenta and chorion, separate amnions). Even though this is my sixth pregnancy, I feel new to this. I have learned so much more this time around than all the other pregnancies combined! And besides being bigger than usual, I am a bit more uncomfortable too. :) 
I have loved watching each of our boys draw their first pictures of people. I find it fascinating how those beginning drawings always start with the big circle and lines coming out of the head. Daddy and I were so proud of our little J.R....reaching this new milestone. Daddy especially liked seeing his facial whiskers that he mistook for armpit hair. :)
Only his third trim and he is already not fond of haircuts. Actually none of my boys enjoy haircuts. I always tell them, "Guess what? It's not exactly the most relaxing evening activity for me!" :) I seriously think I would have benefited more from beauty school than my Human Development degree!
We talk to our boys a lot about being hard workers and wise with their money. They know that they will need to provide for their own families someday. We appreciate Kevin Swanson's advice to teach young men to be entrepreneurial minded. A college education no longer guarantees a family wage income. Our desire is that our boys would look for opportunities to serve others....while making a buck. I want my boys to be hard working go-getters, willing to get their hands dirty, see opportunities, and take a few risks. What better time for them to learn these skills and gain confidence then while living at home! 
It gave me 13 good years. A little reflecting on my slow cooker..... Anyone who knows me knows I can sometimes over-think decisions. I remember the summer Erika, Tammy, and I made our plans for the next year at WPC as roommates. We divided up the small appliances we wanted to share. My contribution was the crockpot. I still remember shopping with BJ and really thinking about this decision...do I go with the 4 or 5 quart. I knew I wanted five children someday and would be cooking larger meals. I finally decided on the bigger one...and it served us well. So many roasts, chilis, and spaghetti sauces were made in this thing over the years. Too bad it died with a chicken in it on a day we were out and about. :) Crockpots these days are so fancy with an on light and even a warming feature! Should I go for another 5 quart or larger?
After he took care of fixing a few problems and filling his tractor with gas he was ready to go. 
Here's a picture of Johnny in a few years....:) 
