Disclaimer:
If anyone is doing a double-take at this moment because something about this blog entry seems a bit familiar, you ain't seeing things. Or maybe you are. Either way, this is the same post that was briefly published on Sunday night right up until mama kindly reminded papa that she had yet to tell her faculty/colleagues at work the 'big news' yet.
Luckily papa was able to 'hide' this post for a few nights until mama gave him the 2-kids-thumbs-up sign. Needless to say, we're thrilled. And even more so now that we're able to share the news with everyone as we begin the count-down to "D"-Day Number 2.
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The Book You See: Joseph Campbell's The Hero With A Thousand Faces, the classic study of the hero's journey in all mythological systems, across all cultural historical lines; also ground zero for papa's upcoming 10th grade English curriculum this school year. A book that helps the reader realize that every significant moment of life is part of a larger universal cycle that both amazes and humbles.
The Photos You See: Sometimes you find the most interesting things tucked between...
...the pages of a book, a book like the one papa had under his arm while visiting mama's doc this morning when hopeful wishes became reality.
Especially -- and ironically -- between the pages of a chapter entitled "Childhood of the Human Hero" which has since become particularly apt.
We're relieved to see the nubs of 2 arms and 2 legs, plus a crazy alien head, already on the edge of being formed. More cave painting from ancient France than a kiddo at this point, but the symbolic nature of the first belly scan does make us very proud...and excited.
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The Due Date: Mid-march, the doc told us.
Needless to say, we're already beaming. Just like we did when Beckett made his first appearance. Just like we will when they'll join sibling forces for real.
Yay! This is so wonderful and I'm so happy for you and your family :-) Somewhat selfishly because I'm just imagining all the new fodder for This Mommy Gig.......can't wait to follow you in your papa X2 journey!
Posted by: Kate Olson | August 18, 2008 at 06:36 PM
Congratulations! What a happy event and what a record you will keep of the journey!
Posted by: Louise Maine | August 18, 2008 at 07:46 AM
Wow..I am so excited to hear the news...what a big year for our family, lots of little kiddies running around soon and how sweet as they will all be close in age! So far we have all boys so maybe a little girl is on the way! Love to you both and congrats!
Posted by: Kirsten | August 16, 2008 at 09:02 PM
Seriously?? I still can not believe it! Congrats! We can't wait to share the time with you all once again. How perfect!!
Posted by: Robyn | August 14, 2008 at 08:46 AM
Many, many, many congrats and high-fives from one family to another.
Truly excited and happy for you guys to be headed down the same path with us once again.
We enjoyed the first ride together and I can only imagine what the next 7+ months have in store for us.
http://crayonsandkeyboards.blogspot.com/2008/08/great-things-come-in-pairs.html
All of our best to your family.
Posted by: CWheat | August 14, 2008 at 08:00 AM
All the best to you! It's a wonderful journey.
Posted by: Susan | August 14, 2008 at 07:20 AM
Congrats. I just can't imagine you following two at a time with that camera.
Posted by: John Pederson | August 14, 2008 at 06:49 AM
Mazel Tov!!!
Posted by: Chris Lehmann | August 13, 2008 at 11:33 PM
Hooray! Another young mind to influence in deviant and rambunctious behavior!
Posted by: Manny Rodrigues | August 13, 2008 at 10:45 PM