Number 2

In case you don't read M-N's blog, we're currently expecting baby number 2.

We went for the first ultrasound this morning and learned that baby number 2 is boy number 2.

There are lots of possible responses to this news. First, there was some general disappointment over how outnumbered, gender-wise, M-N is going to be in the home. Also, she was looking forward to tea parties and cute dresses. But, while little girls' clothes are far cuter than little boys' clothes, we already have a ton of little boys' clothes, so at least we don't need a new wardrobe. There are even clothes that boy 1 outgrew before getting a chance to wear them. Plus, we think boy 1 will like having another boy to play with, even though he gets along very well with girls (especially his main girlfriend).

As an added bonus, we more or less know what to do with a boy, whereas I, for one, don't have any clue what to do with a girl. Granted, everyone everywhere always says that each child is dramatically different from the last, but I'm at least familiar with the basic anatomy and how it functions.

Now we just need a name, other than Number 2.