My 5 Year Old Explains Where Babies Come From...

Okay-- you try to keep your children sheltered, keep them from the evils of the world, and from knowing too much of what they shouldn't - - Brandon and I have semi-failed. Sable demonstrated by grabbing me - where this baby (Colby) will come out but thinks that Colby originated from China. How do you clarify that one??? Boy, kids are funny. I have a feeling she is going to give us a run for our money.

Brandon, still trying to get the girlie girlness out of her system, told her to get ready at soccer practice the other night -- she was playing goalie. He told her to put her hands out. I couldn't tell if she was begging for hand outs or what-- she didn't quite get the concept of "getting ready".
We are definitely beginning the stages of "drama queen". She asked if she could do something the other day and I told her she would have to wait until I unpacked all the groceries. Of course here it comes, the arms crossed, the pouty look, we have even matured to laying down and tears. I told her she could wait or she could choose to help me. Her response was, "But I picked it all out". Wow! We also had to fill out Valentine's Day cards the other day. We were going down her class list, Malik-check, Nicole-check, Brittney -- all of the sudden Sable stopped and she said, "Mom, Brittney was not nice to me today so I am not going to give her one." --- So what do you say to that?

The Erdmier's have been pretty busy besides Drama Queen1 (Sable) and Drama Queen2 (Brandon). Drama Queen2 says he is giving up "cleaning" for lent. Funny thing is he doesn't clean and even funnier he doesn't know why you celebrate lent. Brandon had to play mommy today and take Sable to her soccer game, provide snacks, then take her to a girl birthday party. I think it's good for him, keeps him honest.

The house is moving right along.... we have brick, electrical wiring, & showers and tubs.... it won't be long. Sheetrock should go up this week. I probably should start packing, but...
So for now life is running along and good as always. We look forward to the next couple of months of havoc.... otherwise what fun would it be???

Soccer Pro on our Hands -

Well, we had our first soccer game this weekend -- Fun! Fun! Fun! Sable is one of the tallest ones out there and one of a hand full of girls. Even though you swear you will not be one of "those parents" it's kind of hard not to. I do have to say I stayed in my seat, daddy Erdmier stood next to the out of bound lines down by the goalie just in case he was needed or to give Sable some words of advise. One has to think, "Does this forecast what we will be like down the road?" Of course I have to be honest if Sable looked at me I gave her the look and pointed my finger down the court for her to get going! She saved three goals while she was playing goalie-- kicked them right out of there! Go Girl!
After the game she said the boys wouldn't let her kick the ball. Of course Daddy Erdmier says, "Just run them over" -- I am waiting for the day we get the call from the principal that Sable "Ran the boys over" or "Kicked them in the shins." Daddy will definitely be a part of that conference.
Of course we are trying to bring out the competitor in our child, Brandon keeps telling her, "Kill, kill, kill!" before practice and games. But after the game the coach tried to give her high five --- Sable hugged him instead. So it may take some time to get the girlie girl out, we did manage to leave the baby doll at home-- will keep you posted!

Managing a thiry-year old - 28 week old fetus - & a 5 yr old going on 14.

Well, life's been busy at the Erdmier house. Sable starts soccer this week. Her first practice is Thursday and first game on Saturday. Brandon is bewildered that they will have a game so quick - with only one practice and my mother wonders if Sable will be a "sweeper" or will be on offense or defense. Right now mommy is hoping that we don't pick up the ball with our hands and run to the corner because someone might take it away. We did get the outfit right! except for the fact they are trying to turn my daughter into an aggie with the maroon and white-- yuck!

Colby already has a mind of his own and has perceded to try to make life interesting. We began having contractions, not just braxton hicks, but contractions this weekend. I think he just wants it known that he is coming and yes, he will turn our world upside down -- me and Brandon can't wait! We did a lot of shopping for him this weekend just in case he doesn't stay on schedule -- blue, blue, blue, and more blue. I don't know if I can get used to the idea. I am used to looking a frilly things with pink!

Brandon has been awesome in this pursuit towards fatherhood/childbirth for the second time around. I know it is amazing to some of you that we made it this far... but when you have someone as stubborn as him and someone that is always right like me-- you'll have your problems/issues but will forge ahead and make something beautiful.... and interesting.
While at dinner with a friend this weekend he mentioned his ex-wife a few times (not in a very nice way) I told Brandon later, thank you... thank you that we worked everything out. That could have been you (Brandon) at dinner talking about me (jessica) as your ex. Of course you would probably be with your next girlfriend that looked just like me but hey. Brandon got a big kick out of that!

We are hoping to get concrete poured this week on the house. If the weather holds up and everything goes according to schedule we might be in before Sable's birthday-- but we aren't holding our breath. When it's ready, it will be ready. Until then we will continue to stockpile our apartment with diapers, lawn equipment, and whatever else we think we need....

They Grow Up So Fast!!

Well here is the beginning of my blog. I typically dislike the whole idea of a blog but thought about how bad I am at taking pictures and calling others that I better find some way for my family and friends to see my two gifts from God, I mean three gifts from God, Sable, Colby, & Brandon.

Sable, well, she is growing like a weed. She lets everyone know she will be six in a few short months - going on 14. I never knew dressing her up all the time as a baby would result in the clothes monster / drama queen I have now. So if you see someone throwing dirt on their child it is me trying to get her to not worry about getting dirty or wrinkled. Hopefully the soccer league she begins in a month will help and T-Ball is to follow. She is doing great in school, tries to spell everything-- of course it makes secrets and surprises a little harder to discuss because we can't spell it!

And Colby -- yes it is still Colby Thomas Erdmier -- is now 2.1lbs with an arrival date of April 15th. Everything is looking good and I am sure he will wait until we get into our new house to arrive-- yeah right-- if he is anything like his daddy labor will begin in the moving van and we won't even make it to the hospital. I seriously don't know what to do with a boy-- guess I will find out!

That is all I have for now on my youngest Erdmier Children. Brandon can wait for another day. I hope this helps keep my family informed of the Erdmier kids!