Ryker Jared Cordon

August 12, 2009

9lbs 1oz, 21 inches

The Flip Side of the Coin...

Doesn't it just feel like everyone has their babies early these days?

Well, for every one of those there's a sucker like me out there who goes the full 40-weeks, maybe plus a bit.

Don't I just feel so so lucky?!

Its Time For a Chocoholic Intervention

So I was sitting on a bench at the park yesterday watching Nicholas in the sand, when this cute little girl came and sat right next to me. She was probably 5-6 years old, that awesome age where you can almost see in their faces exactly what they are thinking. Anyway, me in my black leggings and t-shirt with a sizeable belly sported underneath it was pretty obvious why she was staring so intently at me. For about 20 seconds she alternated looking at my face and my belly, back and forth, until finally she could contain it no longer and she said,

"What's that under your tummy?"
"It's a baby", I said.

...long pause...

"Nope!..." she said
long pause on my part, not sure how to reply.... then she continued,
"I think it's a ball"

I smiled, then said, "yes, I know it's pretty round like a ball, huh?"
Another pause, still not convinced of my explanantions, she replied, "You must eat too much chocolate!"

How wise, the kids these days :)

Change of Plans...

Alright, well here it goes...
Two days before we left on our AZ trip we got a very interesting email.... From UCLA. Jared was accepted to their program! We were so shocked and confused we spent the whole night talking logistics about whether or not we should change our plans and go there, or keep on with finalizing our move to AZ. We intended to find and sign at an apartment, have Jared interview, and check out the school the upcoming week-long trip.
After the crazy few days, we decided that ultimately UCLA will be the better school for Jared and his future career. I am also excited because they have married student housing there. Finally we can be around other families and kids!
Anyways, that's the scoop. I know we have been vague on our decision up til now, but its official. We might even sign on an apartment soon!!
More pics to come from our vacation!!