The Countdown Continues

ETA: 7 to 10 Weeks

Pookie had yet another ultrasound today, and like the whacked out Jesus freak by the shwarma shop downtown says, the end is nigh.  The ultrasound tech didn't have crazy hair and a load of crap in her pants, but the message was still fairly consistent.

Our little Pooklings are still cooking at a great rate, they are all officially over the one pound mark.  This means that each of them are actually larger than the average singleton at the 23 week mark.  That's right people, they aren't even out of the womb and I am already one of those obnoxious parents bragging about their kids. 

Papa Jeff:  You should see little Huey's femur, it`s well above average for a multiple at the 23 week mark!!!!

Anyone Else:  I don`t know who you are, but I hope you have a designated driver.

I have always disliked it when people brag about their kids, yet find myself doing it before mine are even born.  I also have a recycling bin sitting next to the biggest SUV I could find.  Ah, hypocrisy, how sweet the sound. 

We have probably four or five ultrasounds left, and we should see the growth slow down a bit as they get older.  Just think of the yapping if it doesn`t. 

We are still accumulating a few things but are basically loaded up.  A big thank you to Corwin and Heather, Laura, Melissa and everyone else that has sent baby gear our way.  We appreciate it and will be sure to pass it on the next lucky couple with as little vomit and dog slobber on it as possible.  I think that when you are about to be a parent and you realize how badly Babies `R Us screws people over, you make a little vow that at least a few babies use it before it winds up in a closet.

Side Note to Babies `R Us: 

Now that some dude in Uruguay checked the blog, I have officially have readers on four continents and ten countries.  You wanna stop getting bad mouthed all over the world (to like, 23 people, but still, worldwide), either send me some free shit Jon and Kate style, or lower some prices.  $1500 for a stroller is theft, I don`t care if it has cupholders and chrome rims. 

In other news, I had a quick work trip to Vancouver early this week, quite likely the last time I will be on a plane for a while.  I am not going to go as far as to say Vancouver has a monopoly on idiots, but there certainly isn`t a shortage.  About thirty people found out I had triplets on the way, and at least three approached me and asked me if they were natural with even introducing themselves first.  The conversation below actually happened.

Total Stranger:  Hey man, I heard you`re having triplets, how`d that happen?

Papa Jeff:  And you are?

Total Stranger:  I'm Phil McKrackin, I sell mutual funds in Vernon (not his real name, but who gives a shit).  So are they natural?

Papa Jeff:  Two of them are, the third is made out of aluminum.

Total Stranger:  Seriously, did you guys take fertility drugs or something?

Papa Jeff:  I tell you what, you tell me what medications you and your family are on, and I'll tell you all about it.  I have to go over to the other side of the room now, thank you so much for the chat.

Like I said, no knob shortage in that place.  Maybe we are getting a little sensitive, but grilling someone on their family planning methods before you introduce yourself is assholery where I come from.

Have a great Halloween everyone.  Nothing like seeing the same kids that get dragged into church every Sunday by their parents get costumed up and sent out into the world to take part in a pagan ritual!


Keep fit and have fun.