State of our Union

So the State of the Union address last night got me thinking about how are lives have changed in 2010. Now, of course we were blessed with our two munchkins; however, like our country, we are confronted with economic challenges. We are working through it by cutting costs of our household government (social welfare- ie. happy hour outings etc.). And much to the dismay of the Republican party, we cannot reduce the size of our government-- but we sure added to it! We are working to cut certain costs, but we also must look at new investments in order to secure our future. While there are no crumbling roads or bridges within our living quarters, we do have a leaky roof, scratched up floors, and ugly laminate in our kitchen. Health care is not controversial in our house (of representatives) as we are fortunate enough to all be covered. I am doing my part to help create jobs, as I went part-time last November so I am freeing up space for someone else to potentially carry out the other half of my job. Obama urged programs to "out-innovate, out-educate, and out-build". I like to think that I am out-innovating with my efficient baby feeding methods and spit-up removal, out-educating (or somewhat) through this blog, and out-building towers of dirty baby clothes and maybe someday a roof-top deck! OK, well, maybe some cash will be used for the roof some day, but the rest will be to make sure Lucy and Stella are educated "out"rageously well.

I am hoping that Dave and I's approval rating will remain steady throughout the next year as our children begin to really learn who we are; luckily for us, we do not have to worry about re-election- they are stuck with us at least until they are 18!

And finally, as we look back to the beginning of last year, on the eve of the State of the Union address, we sent out the following email/ poem to my extended family to share the exciting news..

Sent January 27th, 2010

State of Our Union
Two thousand nine
Has been a great year
Both happy and sad
Spread far and near

Our eldest moved on
A few seasons ago
Leaving warm memories behind
Our family continues to grow

News of Missy and Dani
Now bearing kin
The last ones of the bunch
To finally begin!

Dina and Ray
Were happy to know
That their first-born girl
Is now aglow

Excited for grandbaby number two
They received a surprise
When Becky broke the news!

From one grandkid for two years
Now they will have three
All they can say is - yippee!

However, late last week
Dani and Dave had a scare
Worried the news was bleak
Went to the doc with a prayer

Lights turned down
And up on the screen
We saw our baby's heartbeat
On the machine

Sighs of relief
Grinning from ear to ear
We start joking around
"Anythin' else in there?"

Lo and behold
It was no joke
Looks like Baby will have
A brother or sister to poke!

We're having twins!! (Wish us Luck!)