1. I was going to wait until tomorrow and do “Fun Facts Friday”, but I just couldn’t wait. I wanted to get back into writing today, but I have too many random thoughts swirling around in my head to actually make a cohesive post.
2. Thank you thank you thank you for all your thoughts, prayers, and messages regarding the passing of my dad. We have been doing okay, and I am just so glad I am not in school right now as I wouldn’t have been able to help my mom out with a lot of things this past week. Things definitely aren’t “normal” and I’m not sure if they ever will be – but life moves forward. However, I can’t even begin to think about how the next few “important dates” are going to go – Father’s Day, our birthday, when my girls are born. Ugh, I can’t even go there.
As weird as it sounds, we had some laughs while cleaning out my dad’s closet on Sunday. The man had a GOOD head of hair. He never lost any hair from chemo, and it was always thick. He took pride in it… maybe a little too much. We could not stop laughing when we found FOUR hair dryers in his closet. FOUR!!!
3. And I found this gem while going through pictures and making memory boards for my dad’s memorial open house we are holding on Sunday. It is uncanny how much Aubrey looks like me.
4. Yesterday I spent a few hours watching Friends episodes On Demand. I watched two of the greatest episodes ever – The One Where Ross is Fine and The One with Ross’s Spray Tan. HILARIOUS.
5. I had my 24 week prenatal appointment yesterday. We are hitting viability baby!!!! Baby A is definitely breech right now, and Baby B is transverse and could go either way. They flip and turn all day long. We will see if they actually turn the way they’re supposed to before they make an appearance.
6. The Husband and I are planning on taking a long weekend and going up to Mackinac Island in Michigan later this month. I don’t want to travel tooooo far away at this point – it’s about a 7 hour car ride. My doctor said as long as everything looks good with the babies at my 4D growth check next week we should be good to go for the next month or so!
7. My little brother is graduating from college this weekend!!! I am so proud of him. He is getting a degree in audio engineering – and I am so glad he found something he loves to do. His passion is in music, and he’ll make a great producer some day!
8. I made these sweet potato nachos with a recipe that Jenn gave me yesterday. Ooooooooo my goodness – SO good! I just wish I had some jalapeños to go along in them!
9. We welcomed a new little girl into our family on Monday! My cousin Melissa had her second sweet little girl, Ava Mei. I was thinking she would be no more than 6.5-7 pounds as my cousin is a teeny tiny little thing. Instead, girl came out almost 8 POUNDS!!!! I had to return the newborn clothes I bought for her. Her cheeks need to be squeezed. They are adorable. When I was holding her, I thought (and said), “How the heck am I supposed to hold two of these at once!?!?!?”
10. I’ll probably be back Monday with more regularly scheduled programming. Have a good (almost) weekend!
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that’s hilarious about four hair dryers! so glad you’re out of school and have some down time and you will be juuuuuust fine with two little ones!
Haha - I’m sure I”ll adapt quickly!
Hahaha love how your dad had four hair dryers! I love looking at old pics and finding funny ones I had forgotten about.
Have fun on Mackinac Island! I was married there and it’s very close to my hometown.
Very fun! Anything you recommend for a lady that will be almost 7 months pregnant with twins? John is SUPER nervous because he feels like we will have to walk everywhere. I told him we could just take a carriage, but he isn’t so sure.
You can definitely walk almost everywhere. If you get tired and need a ride, there are carriage taxis. You’ll have a great time!
Congrats on the new family member!
I haven’t been to Mackinac Island since I was a kid but Id love to go back. All I remember about it was biking everywhere and fudge.
Have a great Thursday
LOL - John is so nervous about the whole having to walk everywhere thing. I keep telling him we can take a carriage to anywhere we need to go to, but he’s downright scared all that walking isn’t going to be good for me.
Glad you are back!
I’ve never thought of sweet potatoes on nachos, but that is actually an incredible idea!
A long weekend at the lake sounds like a great break for you!
You guys are surrounded by baby girls!!
4 hairdryers?! That’s amazing. Those happy quirks and memories will help get through the tough times for sure. So glad you’re back! <3
lol, his hair was his pride and joy.
Haha! How are you supposed to hold two at once?? I have no doubt you’ll figure it out right away though, those little girls are growing so fast! It’s so exciting!
Love the photo of you and your dad-so sweet!
Those are two of my favorite Friends episodes, too! The spray tan one especially cracks me up!!!
I’M AN EIGHT?!?!?!?!
Hilarious.
I am so glad that you have been able to find some laughs/joy during this difficult time! I am still thinking of you and your family.
Oh geez, another person who made those sweet potato nachos!! I have that recipe bookmarked, and clearly I NEED to make it asap.
They are really really good.
Yay viability! And I hope you all have a great road trip, maybe bring some of those hair dryers… haha that’s too funny.
LOL - Those hair dryers made their way directly into a garbage bag.
I am so glad you’ve been able to remember the good and funny things about your dad! Good thing he had some extra dryers just in case!
Those “nachos” look delicious! Just may have to try them out!
I’m glad you could be around to help your mom with things - I’m sure that meant the world to her!
Hi Chelsey,
I am so sorry about your Dad….I know how hard it must be. On a brighter note, you will be able to hold both at once, it’s amazing what you can do once you have twins. I also nursed them at the same time and that is key so you are not nursing 24/7 if that is what you choose to do. We also did some supplementing with a bottle and they did wonderfully with both!
I am planning on doing just that!
I’m hoping breastfeeding goes well. Regardless, I am planning on MAKING the babies be on the same schedule. One eats, the other one does too. One goes down for a nap, (hopefully) the other one does too. Granted, I’m sure not every day will work out that way, but I am sure my sanity will be saved if I approach it that way!!
I love that picture of you and your dad
. My husband and I are going to Mackinac Island in July for our anniversary! I love it so much up there! I saw your question above about getting around. Do you know where you’re staying yet? If you stay in the downtown area, you won’t have to walk too far to get to the shops and restaurants. For everything else, you can take carriage rides/tours. The island is really not that big around, and everyone is really helpful and friendly, so you’ll be fine!
Thinking about you all week girl! So happy to hear you are finding peace during this time and so excited that the babies are growing beautifully!!!
Can’t wait to see you soon! Have a wonderful end of the week!!
That picture of you and your dad is so cute! And that hair dryer story is so funny. What great memories to have.
The spray tan episode is hilarious - it kills me every time!!
Glad to hear your doing ok and sounding so upbeat!
Hope you have a great weekend missus! Nachos look AMAZING!
Glad to hear that you’re doing [relatively] well, girl! Still keeping you and your loved ones in my thoughts <3
Such a sweet picture of you and your Dad! You’ve been in my thoughts and prayers!
Thank you for sharing Chelsey! I’m glad you are able to find a few laughs in this hard time. Keep on smiling
We’ve missed you around these parts!
That photo of you and your dad is adorable. And yes, Aubrey is your mini-me! Love you lady!
Hah four hairdryers. That’s awesome. Those are the type of memories and thoughts that will help throughout this tough time.
That is an absolutely amazing photo of your Dad. I love it.
AH, love that Friends episode!
Still keeping you and your family in my prayers and thoughts!xo
Such a precious picture of you and your dad! I lost my dad years ago, when I was young, and you’re exactly right- things will never again be the “normal” you’ve known for so long but they certainly get better. The best thing you can do is focus on all the happy memories and let yourself be sad sometimes.
Enjoy your long weekend
That is really hilarious about the 4 hair dryers! Bahaha! And I love that pic of you two asleep. Darling.
Yay for approaching viability! That’s rad.
It is pretty rad! I can’t wait to find out how much they are weighing!
Four hair dryers? I’m pretty sure that’s more than I’ve owned in my entire life
And looking up that sweet potato nacho recipe right now. That looks delicious!
Ok, the hair dryers totally made me laugh! I am so glad you are finding some humor during this tough time. And thought photo is so precious. You and your family have been in my prayers <3
Can’t wait to see and hear all about your baby adventures. Both me and my husband have siblings that are twins….we always say we are probably destined to have twins. lol
Also, I still can’t imagine the pain you’re feeling, but I’m so glad you’re finding things to humorously remember your dad
You just might be in for it! Fraternal twins run on the maternal side, so as long as your sibling twins aren’t identical (those aren’t hereditary - just pure luck
) you might be having twins some day. 
I’m so happy you’re able to find some joy while going through this!
Those Friends episodes are the best! I also love the episode when someone ate Ross’s sandwich! There’s nothing like watching some great friends episodes to cheer you up.
Don’t you love finding pictures of your Dad like that? I always think how precious it is, because often times Father’s and Daughter’s lose that physical closeness you had when you were younger.
agreed! My dad was super affectionate when we were little, but that definitely fell out as we got older, which I think is pretty normal. It’s fun to see pictures like that!
I don’t even own one hair dryer, I have a lot to learn! And those sweet potato nachos look delicious; I’ll have to give them a try.
Mackinac Island is a good choice! I live very close by
I agree with another comment above, that if you can stay near downtown, you shouldn’t have to walk too much. And carriages are always available to go to other areas. Have fun!
What an adorable picture of you and your Dad. Glad to hear a positive update on you (and the babes!)
8 pounds!!! Wow, I’m melting imagining the cheeks
Happy Friday!
I had an 8lb, 12oz baby. I still don’t know how she was that big. I was convinced I was having a 6lb-er!!
I’m glad you guys have been able to laugh and remember the good memories of your dad during this hard time. I love the pic of you and your dad. It’s just beautiful!
I’m glad you were able to find memories and things to laugh at. Those important days are still hard for me 10 years later but trying to remember he is watching over and protecting always helps.
Firstly, those sweet potato nachos are my fave - I made them and took them to book club and they were DEVOURED.
Secondly, so glad to have you back and if writing helps we’re happy to read. Take your time though - and my love and prayers to your family. I lost my dad to cancer four years ago and I remember the period afterwards well - I didn’t respond to many people because I was in a bit of a stupor, but the words meant a lot. So many hugs xx
Totally made those nachos the other night…with jalapenos, and they were amazing - you definitely have to make them again to try it! I haven’t been to Mackinac Island since I was a kid - but my dads family is from Traverse City, and he talks about going there all the time! Enjoy your trip =)
Pretty sure I was 8lbs too, haha! Woo for chub babes! I LOVE friends… my gosh, its been a while since I last watched an episode.. I had to get a spray tan for my competition, but luckily I didn’t end up like Ross
haha I was 8lbs 12oz - but my cousin is TIIIIIINY. I was surprised she popped a big girl out!
FOUR HAIR DRYERS!? haha love it! My dad was the same way [and went through chemo too, he passed from lymphoma when I was a tween] and had like, crazy piles of hair products and tools. Hopefully our somehwat-metro dads are at peace now <3 love you girly and I'm keeping you and the fam in my thoughts! You'll def be a baby juggling pro by the time the twins are here - not to worry! Let's just hope ours come out a tad smaller than 8lbs! haha! Oh man! Paul was a 10lb baby so I'm terrified!!! <3
hahaa omg - we called my dad metro (behind his back) all the time. He took longer to get ready than any female in our house!!!! I’m sorry you lost your daddy way before I ever did. I can only imagine how hard that must have been for a hormonal pre-teen. I’m hoping I don’t have two 8 pounders. That would just be scary!!
i’m so sorry to hear about your dad’s passing - but happy you’ve been able to laugh over some happy memories
..congrats to your younger brother (mine just graduated college too!)
Mackinac and Michelemackinack (sp?). Are awesome … But fudge fudge fudge everywhere. Awesome fudge.
“Eat dirty” and enjoy some !
just stumbled across your blog and wanted to send you good vibes and prayers. i am so sorry for the loss of your dad. it sounds like you have a lovely network of friends and family and take comfort in them and your memories. also congrats on the twins! x