the shell of a man

You could be. A boy would be a lot of fun. We love you too, Daddy! You know that!

I know I’m not right a lot but I could be. And Posey would have a little brother, that’d be super cute. And he’d probably look just like you. Aww, you two make me feel so special. I’m so lucky to have both of you in my life. And you, you’re the best mom ever.

It’s a girl. Just because you were wrong last time. So surprise period? Like at birth, or till I’m five months along? So if we have to cut out other stuff, you’d do it too?

I could be right this time. No, till you’re five months along. We have to at least prepare if it’s a boy. I’d try to, yes. Just because I love the both of you so so much.

Possibly? That would be nice. Umm.. She is attached to me, and I gave birth to her. She gets my vote. It’s totally a girl. We could do what we did the last time, the harmony test, or do you want to wait? Yeah, we can do that, and you’re the best. Have I told you how much I love you?

I’ll get whatever you want. You know that right? Hey, I’m her dad. And I love her. So don’t I get to take her vote? It’s totally a boy. Let’s wait a little, I like to be surprised. Yes, you have. I love when you tell me that, though. It means so much to me.

Popcorn?? With some caramel drizzle? Oh. You had the same feeling with Poe. I am going to go with the opposite of what you think. Sorry, daddy. Posey and I think it’s a girl. We can try that, see if it works? You’d cut out dairy with us?

Yeah, is that what you want? I can definitely make that happen, Clem. Hey you can’t drag Posey along to agree with you. She agrees with me too in that case. We think it’s a boy. Yeah and if not, next check-up of hers we can ask. Totally. I’ll always do everything with you. We’re a team. And I don’t want you to have to sacrifice everything and I get to sacrifice nothing. That’s not fair.

I mean maybe? Beyond that though, but pretzels will be good. You thought Posey was a boy. Remember? You thought I was having a boy until they said it was a girl. What if it is another girl? I think she might have an issue with dairy? I think I might cut it out of my diet to see if that helps.

I can’t think of anything salty off the top of my head. I just have a feeling this time. Like a gut feeling. If it’s another girl then Posey will have a little sister! I’m good either way. So should we start buying like soy milk instead? We can go lactose free and see if it helps.

Kind of? I crave salty foods, which I did with Posey. He’ll, huh? You think it’s a boy? He, or she might look like me this time. He is too. I don’t know how he will do it. He’d be so conflicted. I do too. She’s been really gassy too, so she is miserable.

So like pretzels and stuff? I can get you pretzels. Pretzels are really good. I do think it’s a boy. I feel like it’s a boy because I don’t know. I’m getting the feeling. He’s going to figure it out, he’s smart. I just love that he follows you around again. It’s so good. Where is the gas coming from?

No kidding. They are really intense too. I focus on them till I have them. It was the same thing with Poe. I know you will. I love you. I feel so bad for him too. I mean she is mostly with me, but he is still confused. Yeah, apparently it is. Usually let them cry it out.

I know, babe. Which is why I’m glad we have what you’re craving sometimes. So so far this one is exactly like her? Maybe he’ll look like me too. I love you so much. He’s so confused. I can’t wait to see him try to balance his time when baby #2 gets here. Like how is he going to do it? I don’t know if I can do that. I just want to help her when she’s crying.

Yeah?? Okay. I kind of loved when you ate the chocolate covered bacon I liked when I was pregnant with Poe. I am sure he’ll listen. Poor dog is confused with who he wants to be with more. Me, or Posey. I don’t know when it will be, and yeah. Apparently. This mom friend of mine’s baby is already sleeping through the night and he is a week older than P. 

Do you want to have some with me? I mean they don’t taste that bad.. we can do it without gravy? I really do. It’s a weird craving though.. It’s sensitive, so I’d appreciate it. Why nine months? We’ll have the baby. I want her to sleep through the night now. Some babies do it at her age..

I’ll try whatever you want. I can do it with for the full experience. I’ll tell him to fart somewhere not in the room. I’ll tell him to do it in the bathroom. He’ll listen just for you. Because like it won’t be when she turns fourteen months? I was just thinking about the positives. Do some babies really do it at her age? I feel like that’ll be impossible for her because she’s always wanting to be fed.

Does it smell that bad? I can stop cooking it, I mean if you hate the smell… I don’t want you to be upset over it. I really like them, and the baby does too.. His farts will kill me, so I rather not have him farting up a storm. She will sleep one day I hope. Apparently I didn’t sleep through the night till I was fourteen months old… I hope Posey is not the same as me…

Baby, no. I’m totally fine with the smell. I’m not upset at all! I want you to have whatever you want. I’m glad you really like them. I know and I don’t know how sensitive your smell is either right now so I don’t want that to be a problem. He’ll stick with his dog food for now. If she really doesn’t sleep till then we’re going to have two kids at night. It’s going to be crazy but also amazing at the same time. I hope she starts sleeping at like nine months, that’d be nice.

Yeah, does it smell horrible?I will not give George anything, because he gets gassy when he has bacon, so we will just avoid that. She will be, and she is. She is such a great girl. I can’t gt over how wonderful she is. I feel so lucky she’s ours.

It just smells interesting. But I don’t really think I have a right to complain, Clem. As long as you’re happy with your fries, I’m happy too. He has the worst farts and then tries to act all innocent. Even though we know it’s him. She’s so good. Besides the whole not sleeping the whole night through thing. But that’ll get better. Eventually. I know! We’re super lucky because she’s so freaking cute. And sweet. We have the best kid.

I am really craving cheese fries.. tbh with bacon and gravy. I may. or may not have made that. She will always dance with me. She is mama’s best friend. I actually can’t wait until she starts learning stuff. She’s starting to smile which is sweet, but I can’t wait for her to laugh.

Nice. We can have whatever you want. Just make sure that George doesn’t get a hold of them. Is that what I’ve been smelling? She will always dance with you, yes. She clings to you, of course she’s your best friend. She really clings to you like a monkey. Same! Like when she starts learning numbers and stuff. That’s gonna be a lot of fun. I wonder what it’s gonna sound like. It’ll probably sound like your cute laugh.

I am not either, football isn’t my thing, but it could be a bit of fun to watch. Yeah, I hate Pizza rolls, but we can do that. I mean obviously, but she can dance with me. She’s the sweetest baby. I also don’t want her to grow, but she will. She’s my favorite. 

I know it’s not but it’ll be fun to watch at least. What do you want to eat instead? Cause I dunno if you have any cravings. You can decide, obviously. She can totally dance with you. She can dance with the both of us. She’s super cute. I love her. I don’t want her to grow up. 

I don’t care for either team. Not going to lie, but I rather them win, than the Pats. He is going to be amazing. I’ve made some snacks for the games too. Posey can dance along. She’s getting so big. She’s almost nine weeks old you know!

Same. I’m not passionate about football, as I’m sure you know. He’s going to be great, I can’t wait! Did you get pizza rolls? Cause I’m all about those pizza rolls on Superbowl day. She just can’t fully dance along yet. She’s probably gonna inherit some of your moves. Don’t remind me! I don’t want her to grow-up anymore. It’s done. She’s staying a baby for forever.

While I am not a fan of football, I can safely say that Posey, and I cannot wait for Justin Timberlake to perform! 

I just want the Eagles to win. I just don’t think I can stand having another Patriot’s win. J-T is gonna be really good, I’m looking forward to it. Posey’s gonna totally enjoy it. She’s gonna be like wanting to dance along even though she can’t yet. She’s the cutest. Just like you.