Last Wednesday, I got home from church stuff and found Jessica in the den on the computer. Curiously, she was playing a downloaded song from iTunes, which rarely happens when she's on the computer (normally she's writing or reading blogs, or scrapping or day trading or learning Klingon or whatever happens on etsy.com). She said she wanted to play a song for me.
I could tell from the twang and the flash of the name "Clint Black" that this probably wasn't going to be something from MY playlist. With the exception of some Kenny Rogers (and The Man in Black if you count him as country), I hold little affection for country music. But my wife feels differently, and I was in a decent mood so I was more than happy to humor her and listen to a song. We spent about 86 hours doing this before our wedding, choosing songs for the various dances, videos, etc. that often come with the ring.
The song is called "Little Pearl and Lily's Lullaby." I still don't know the words or exactly what the song is about, but I'll always remember it because Jessica pulled out a pink stick and displayed it for me in a way that made me immediately recognize that whatever this pink thing was, it was important. I looked a little closer.
Two little lines... I thought. What could that mean? Oh, here's a legend:
"One Line -- Not Pregnant"
"Two Lines -- Pregnant"
I looked back at the two lines. Are there TWO lines?
According to Jessica, I asked her this several times as she stared and smiled patiently. Soon we were hugging and swaying. I couldn't really dance at our wedding, but I could do it now.
Meanwhile, Pixie was nipping at our heels and calves, wondering what all the hubbub was about. Little does she know what she's in for.
I've really enjoyed my days as Uncle David, but c'mon. This is going to be AWESOME.
AUGUST 9th! We'll keep you updated on the gender, species, etc.
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Congratulations, Dave! You are going to be SUCH good parents. I can't wait to meet the little one.
We are so excited for you!
Love,
The Muilenburgs
Way cool Dave! Congrats on your future fatherhood! Its been a while- we need to go to dinner again sometime soon. Geez, I'm loving this uh.... blizzard in Portland!?!?!
Erik I.
Dave -- Can't wait to see the little Fuhriman running around. My guess is he / she will have mad creative writing skills, a deep, genuine love for dogs and animals, and an uncanny knack for making improbable half court shots / heroic-in-general athletic feats. We are so excited for you both.
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