Monday, December 15, 2008

The Table is Set

Thursday, December 4th.


Mark comes home in the evening and is wondering what is going on. Ribs? And not the cheap kind? The good kind that we've never ever bought before? Something must be up.



The menu:
Parmesan potatoes
Carrots
Spinach salad with poppyseed dressing
BBQ ribs

Throughout the course of the meal I take the opportunity to announce each portion of the meal. Interspersed with our evening commentary of "How was your day?" and "You fired another temp?" were questions and phrases somewhat like this:

Marily: Do you want some baby potatoes, Adam?

Marily: Look, Dallin, baby carrots.

Mark: Wow, we have a few baby things for dinner tonight.

Marily: Dallin, did you know that's baby spinach in that salad?

Mark: Is it really baby spinach?

Dallin: Can I have some more chicken?

Marily: Sure, but it's not chicken. They're baby back ribs.

And then he gets it. Or at least Mark gets it. And he laughs. And still we get through that whole announcement dinner without even clueing in the little guys as to what was going on. Dallin might not have even cared at that point. He was too busy enjoying his chicken.

18 comments:

Kathryn said...

congrats, how far along are you? I need one of those little fetus counter things on your sidebar. That's the only way I can keep up with how far along everyone is and when they are due. Congrats again.

Crazy Petersens said...

What a cute way to clue in the hubby. :) When are you due?

Burgess said...

FREAKING CUTE! Congratulations!!! What a perfect way to tell the fam!

DT Young Family said...

Congrats! What a fun dinner! When are you due?

Trina said...

Congrats! Baby # three! So fun!

Trina said...

congrats! so exciting to add to your family!

The Metcalf's said...

Congratulations!! What a cute way to make the announcement!

Carolyn said...

That is the coolest idea EVER! I will totally borrow that when we have another! YEAH and CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

The Allen's said...

Congrats to you!!! YOu are too cute. I always think I will do something cute then the second i pee on the stick it is time to tell the world. Oh well. YOu are a fabulous person. YOu new baby is lucky to come to you guys.

Jasmine said...

Congratulations!!!

Tanya Leigh said...

Oh, MY! CONGRATULATIONS, Girl! That is adorable! Cute, cute, CUTE :) If you are ever feeling like you need a break, give me a call!

simplyshye said...

you guys are soooooo stinkin cute !!! I soo LOVe it !!!

Liz said...

Congratulations!! Dustin and I are so excited for you guys.

Anonymous said...

Marily that is fantastic! Congratulations and what a cute way to share it. I might have to steal that idea.

Hannah said...

Yeah! Congrats! We love you guys, Merry Christmas!

mishalee said...

wow am i behind! congrats smith fam! you are so creative marily!

Caroline C. Bingham said...

YAY! Congratulations Mamasita!

Niki Jolene said...

Congrats!

How cute!

:)