We've joined the club

Well by now many of you will have already heard but here is the big news: Kristin and I are expecting a baby! Yes, that is correct, we have caught the fever that seems to be going around, spurring couples on to have babies. It was actually a surprise to us, so after a little shock we are excited.
The baby is due at the end of October, almost exactly a year since his/her cousin was born. So far we have taken to referring to the young'un as 'peanut' and 'Waldred'. The obligatory ultrasound pictures will appear as they come.
It hasn't been an easy time for Kris as she has had to endure being sick while being unable to take medication. She's been feeling better lately though as she nears the second trimester.
So far this experience has illuminated how much I do not know about babies and pregnancy and such. You'd think growing up with 4 younger siblings would have taught me something, but I guess I wasn't really paying attention.

Bachelor life again

So Kristin is away maintaining diplomatic relations with neighboring counties which means I am living the life of a bachelor again. So far, so good.
So I guess the Cricket World Cup is soon upon us. Apparently Canada has qualified for it. I don't know too much about Cricket but I once saw a Bollywood movie about it. I think it is a sport I would like to play. As long as no white robots with exploding balls show up...

To dance a jig

Hello jig fans. Well as usual I had some great ideas for posts this week, but didn't have time and now have forgotten them. So I'll just update what's been happening.
Work is still the same: mostly stress with a side of indifference because other people don't seem as stressed as I feel so maybe I shouldn't be stressing so much.
Me and my brother-in-law Alex tried to go to the movie '300' on Friday, but it was sold out. Never go on opening night, unless you can pre-order tickets. We went for supper and coffee instead and it was really good to hang out. We are both into computers so we can talk about nerdy things without our spouses rolling their eyes.
Yesterday Kris and I hung out with her parents and the young kids. They were staying at a hotel in Calgary with a swimming pool and a little waterslide so there was lots of swimming fun. It is amazing the amount of energy a 4-year old boy has for going down waterslides. It is a lot of fun to go swimming with little kids. They are so light in the water. I have to admit that I like kids. I'm sure that will come in handy some day.
At hockey Corey and I have been playing on Defense together. He said he has never played defense before but he does really well. We play quite good together. Corey is great at reading plays and going to the right position to get the puck. He also jumps up very well to provide some offense. That is a good compliment for my play since I like to hang back and make sure the other team doesn't get past. I have enjoyed it.
When Nate and Corey played together they always seemed to enjoy some mystical brotherly connection for knowing where the other would be. I think we are experiencing some of that, though I think it is mostly Corey being in the right place and not so much me. It's been fun none the less.
Well Kris and I are off to a Cousin's birthday party. Seven kids aged 7 and under. Almost all boys too so its always energetic.

Octagon of Death

My new thing for fun is to think of a random title, then search for it on google images and pick the first image I see (or the one I think is goofiest). If these guys don't make you think Octagon of Death, nothing will.
Hey, thanks for the comments Anonymous! I'd give you a prize, but I don't know who you are.
Sad news of the week. Kris and I received a letter from the management company we rent our place from. They informed use the owner wanted to take possesion and we had 90 days to vacate. Frick! We just moved in! So, anyone up for helping to move again? *sigh* We are sad 'cause we really like our place, but hopefully we will end up somewhere better. Oh well, at least we have a few months.
Well, I must return from whence I came. Olympia!!!