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Alison is in a phase where she wants her underwear to match her outfit...if she is wearing a blue dress, her undies must be blue. Weird.

She got a certificate for her last day of this session of soccer. So I told her great job and asked her if she was excited to start the summer session next week. She said she didn't want to play anymore. The world stopped and my heart fell. WHAT? Then she followed it up with "I want to play outside soccer with real uniforms and games" And I could breath again :o)

Ellie is calling me Big Giant Mommy. Can't argue with that.

She is also extra clingy (if that is possible) She wont talk to any strangers (like when they ask her age, or when she should say thank you) and freaked out at Sunday School this week. I think she knows that this baby is coming soon.

Ellie is doing awesome using the toilet to pee, but poops in her pants every time AND DOESN'T CARE. The other day I saw her pushing, so I ran over and took her pants...she cried and disappeared upstairs. She grabbed a pull up, pooped and wanted to be changed...UGH.

Looked at preschools close to the house...there is no way I can afford over $100/week which is what they want. A friend of a friend is starting a preschool and said that she can take both the girls, but it is all the way across town. I think the cost for gas will be less than tuition at a traditional preschool though. I might try it out for a few months and see how it goes. I want Alison used to the routine of "going to school" and Ellie (and Mom) needs a little time apart during the week.

Brian had his CT scan, the first step in preparation for his surgery. I'm am finely getting to be OK with all of that. I know we will be fine...me and the kids, and me and him. We always are!

I had awful contractions yesterday. They were 2 min apart then the next one would be a half hour later then 3 min then two hours. I kept wishing they would stick around, but no luck. Today...nothing. Go to the doctor tomorrow.

My biggest accomplishment though is that I made three meals in a row that the whole family ate...whoo hoo. Its a minor miracle. Not cooking tonight :o) Headed to Jodie's for another recipe exchange as soon as Brian gets home.