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I have missed a few days.
So sorry they didn't move up the date for you. I wish you weren't still working. I remember how that feels to be so miserable, but still have to keep going. I don't think Mike cares what you fix right now, unless he wants you to unload on him! He seems to be such a sweet guy and probably understands completely that you can't do everything you used right now.
Mike's birthday drinking around the world sounded like a fun night. The nap sounded like the right thing for you to make it to Illuminations.
One more week! Can't wait to see pics of that new little darling!!!
BTW . . . don't worry about the grey hairs . . . I've been eliminating mine since I turned 27. Its almost baby time! Hope you are continuing to rest and have everything all ready to go!
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You sure did manage to do alot on your last full day. Mike's AB's look great too. What I wouldn't give for an ice cold beer like that right now
Sorry they couldn't move your date up, maybe you can try a few things on your own to make that happen.........,either way, he will be here SOON!!! So exciting for you.
I'm surprised you didn't have to carry Mike out of Epcot!!! He did great if you ask me and so did you for keeping up with him! I've never eaten at the Beirgarten, but it looks like a really great place, just not big on German food.
BTW...One More Week til your little prince arrives!!!
I was unsure of the food at first too, but they have some really good tame dishes - the roast pork and roasted potatoes are very good!
I know - it's crazy!! I'm ready, but then sometimes I'm like 'am I really?'.
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Glad to hear you are doing nothing over the weekend. Laundry, not bad, dying the gray hairs had me laughing(sorry Kelly), as I constantly ask Erick if he'll let me dye his and he's only 26. I hope you're all packed and ready to go to the hospital for Lukas's birth. That was my rookie mistake. In a week we'll have Lukas to ooh and aah over on the boards and see the cute pictures of Dylan & Lukas together.
I have clothes set out for me & Lukas, the present Lukas is giving Dylan, a present from Dylan to Lukas, and some toiletries all piled up and ready to go - just have to add those last minute things.
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Glad Mike had such a great birthday, love that he was able to get his Vinylmations signed in so many countries. Can't believe the birthday trip is almost over.
We did achieve every country signing the Vinylmation even if Mike didn't reach drinking in all of them.
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Looks like a fabulous birthday for Mike! That grey goose slush looked mmmmmm!
Sad that it's time to go home already!
I can't wait for one next year at this time!
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Glad Mike had a great birthday! Looked fun to me.
for the rest of you pregnancy!!
Thanks so much!!
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I have missed a few days.
So sorry they didn't move up the date for you. I wish you weren't still working. I remember how that feels to be so miserable, but still have to keep going. I don't think Mike cares what you fix right now, unless he wants you to unload on him! He seems to be such a sweet guy and probably understands completely that you can't do everything you used right now.
Mike's birthday drinking around the world sounded like a fun night. The nap sounded like the right thing for you to make it to Illuminations.
One more week! Can't wait to see pics of that new little darling!!!
Mike has been pretty good. I made him get gas for my car last night.
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BTW . . . don't worry about the grey hairs . . . I've been eliminating mine since I turned 27. Its almost baby time! Hope you are continuing to rest and have everything all ready to go!
Me too! That first pregnancy with Dylan pushed it right over the edge. I remember walking one afternoon when I was pregnant with him and my friend goes you have a gray hair and I was like 'pull it out!' Now I just cover it up.
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It's almost baby time!! Hope that the next few days go very smoothly for you.
Great update - the part that impressed me most was Mike's ability to alternate between beer and liquor. I bet a lot of people are jealous!
I don't know how he did it. He usually handles alcohol pretty well - although there was an incident last week where that proved to not be the case and he has now realized he's not as young as he used to be.
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You sure did manage to do alot on your last full day. Mike's AB's look great too. What I wouldn't give for an ice cold beer like that right now
Sorry they couldn't move your date up, maybe you can try a few things on your own to make that happen.........,either way, he will be here SOON!!! So exciting for you.
I can't wait for a margarita in a few weeks (I better let those pain meds wear off before I try one)! You'll be there soon too!
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I was unsure of the food at first too, but they have some really good tame dishes - the roast pork and roasted potatoes are very good!
I know - it's crazy!! I'm ready, but then sometimes I'm like 'am I really?'.
Remember feeling that way with Dylan? That is so normal, but there's honestly no going back now. He's coming whether your ready or not.
Glad to hear you seem ready to go and have Lukas with everything layed out. How cute there's a gift to Dylan from Lukas and a gift for Lukas to Dylan. I hope Dylan is getting excited to being a Big Brother in a few days.
Sounds like we need to get Mike an official Epcot Lush Club glass! What a fantastic trip you two are having! I can barely remember my 30th birthday, but I do remember being exactly where you are on my 40th birthday (really, really pregnant!).
Another great update Kelly, So close now. I bet you are ALL ready for the new baby. We keep forgetting about Mike but I'm sure he is excited. How much time are you planning on taking off? Update us on the final day of the trip - If you can. It's not like you have anything else going on right now lol.
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He seems to be such a sweet guy and probably understands completely that you can't do everything you used right now.
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He did great if you ask me and so did you for keeping up with him! 
I've never eaten at the Beirgarten, but it looks like a really great place, just not big on German food. 
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but I might steal it from him at some point. 
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