Boy, Oh Boy!

I don't know what more I can say. The pictures say it all!

Oh, it's definitely a boy!

If you know Neil at all, you know the best part of him having a boy is that he finally has his play buddy. Someone he can dress in superhero outfits, instead of princess ones, someone he can play Ninja Turtles with, instead of tea party, etc. He's so very excited to say that he will have a boy to carry on the Thomas name. When we found out we are having a boy, Neil looked like a little boy on Christmas morning himself. The other day I went shopping (I couldn't contain myself) and found these onesies, I just had to snatch them up right then and there. When I showed Neil my purchases, I could have sworn I almost heard him squeal with excitement like a school girl. But I do have to admit, when people say that it is much harder to find cute boy clothes than girl clothes, they sure in the heck weren't lying. But as long as I have these beauties, I'm sure we'll be okay.

If you're wondering, the answer is yes. We have a name picked out, it's actually been picked out for quite some time (that's what you get when you have two girls before your first boy). Baby bean's official name is Clark Neil Thomas. We really are so overwhelmed with joy to be welcoming this baby into our lives in a little over five short months. Don't get me wrong, I would be just as happy if we were having another girl, but we get our boy! I almost can't believe it, I keep telling Neil I know how to raise girls, that's easy, but how to you care for a boy? Well, I can't wait to figure it out!

Clark, I hope you're ready for us! Two older sisters is going to make you one tough man! We love you and can't wait for you to join our family!

Disneyland!

For Christmas this year my parents took Neil, Emma, Claire, and I to Disneyland. We all had a BLAST! Emma had been begging us non-stop for a while to go to Disneyland, and her dreams finally came true. I honestly don't know who was more excited, my mom or Emma. My mom was in heaven watching Emma's excitement, but to be honest, I think we all were. Claire had a lot of fun too, which I wasn't so sure about because she's so young and doesn't quite understand everything that was going on, but she liked all the rides and sites.

We were able to have lunch with the princesses, and I honestly think that was Emma's favorite part, aside from seeing Rapunzel (which we waited in line for over an hour for!). Memories definitely were made and Emma still can't stop talking about everything. She even loved the Tower of Terror and will tell you that was her favorite ride, go figure.

We were also able to spend one day and Universal Studios, but unfortunately that day I was sick with a flu. Neil was sick the day before and my mom and I got it on the same day, so I tried to enjoy it as much as I could, but eventually ended up sleeping in the car for a few hours. But I'm glad the girls were still able to go and enjoy themselves. Here is proof we actually went (the pictures are out of order, but I'm sure you don't mind)...

Emma and Claire are both obsessed with The Nightmare Before Christmas. This was their dream come true.

At Universal Studios with some Who girlies.

Picture time with the Grinch and Max.

Claire would not stop hugging Rapunzel, in all the pictures, beside this one, you only get the back of Claire's head because she's hanging on and loving Rapunzel.

Trying on Rapunzel's "real life" crown, as Emma says.

As you can tell, it was worth every minute. I only added a few of the many pictures taken. I love my parents and everything they do for us, and especially our girls. I seriously have the best parents ever, but that's a post for another day. I can't say thank you enough to my mom and dad, but thank you! Best. Christmas. Ever.

Short Grammar Lesson

I've seen too many status updates on Facebook that are almost completely unreadable because I don't understand what they are trying to say. The grammar and spelling is horrendous, but I won't go into that too much. Here is a short list of the most annoying grammar mistakes I see very regularly.

• They're, their, and there- although these are all pronounced the same, they all have a very different meaning.

They're- abbreviation for they are. Example: They're going out to dinner tonight.

Their- possessive. Example: That is their camera.

There- a location indicator. Example: My coat is over there.

• It's and its- again these two words are pronounced the same, they have quite different meanings.

It's- abbreviation for it is. Example: It's going to be a long day.

Its- possessive form. Example: Will you go get the cat, along with its food?

• Then and than- these words aren't actually pronounced the same, but they sound very similar, and have different meanings.

Then- used to list things in chronological order. Example: Let's go out to dinner,

then to the movies.

Than- to show that you prefer something over another thing. Example: I'd rather

be pissed of than pissed on. You can kind of see in the previous sentence, if you

were to replace then for than, how the sentence could be kind of disturbing...

• To and too- two words pronounced the same but yet again, different meanings.

To- to be honest, I can't really think of a way to define to. Example: I want to go to the store.

Too- also, or in excess. Example: I want Bob, Jim, and John to come too. That was too much chocolate for me.

• Your and you're- I totally understand that the majority of these are words that are pronounced the same, but it doesn't change the fact that they have different meanings!

Your- possessive form. Example: I want to go to your house and use your phone.

You're- abbreviation of you are. Example: You're the smartest person I know.

I could really keep going with multiple other grammar errors I see, but I think what I have listed is sufficient for now. People, please, PLEASE proofread your status updates. I understand that everybody makes typos, me included, but once it happens time after time, you can tell it's not just a typo. I can definitely tell the difference between accidentally using the wrong word, and plain not knowing.