Zone defense

I am pleased to announce that Team Nichols will be moving to a zone defense just in time for March Madness. That's right, no more man-to-man for this family. Soon, the kids will outnumber the parents. Are we prepared? Probably not. Are we excited? Over the moon. Our latest addition is set to arrive in February. After a summer of feeling yucky, I'm please to say I'm feeling better now and we are cautiously optimistic for a healthy pregnancy and baby. We're just past the 16 week mark and have taken a few peeks at our little one (via sonogram). So far so good. I still think hearing a baby's heartbeat over that doppler is one of the best sounds in the world.

We've not talked with Will & Ellie Kate about their new sibling, but will do so at some point soon. Remarkably, I think Will intuitively knows. He asked shortly after we found out when there would be another baby in my tummy. He thinks he'd like 100. Not happenin', buddy! The other night he suggested that if there was "a baby littler than Ellie Kate here" that I should stay home with that baby because I'm "a better teacher." Isn't that so sweet? Of course, you'll notice he didn't offer himself to stay home; he still wants to go to his school. But the baby could stay home with me :)

I'll post soon about our Labor Day trip to Minneapolis, but feeling ready to include this baby in my blog. More updates (though no belly pics) to come as we progress.