Blogger Mothergoosemouse tells a nice story about boyfriends that has to do with expectations and fantasy versus reality, and how it's better not to set yourself up for disappointment. Then she goes on to say, "I much prefer to be unsure about an idea, and then be pleasantly surprised by the reality of it. And that’s how I feel about the baby in my tummy right now." In other words, her family is expanding. And even though it wasn't at all intended, she's ready for it.

Congrats to her, and I love the idea that surprises sometimes bring the most to our lives because we can't load 'em up with dreams that may not match the reality. She's also very upfront about the fact that this pregnancy happened while she was using birth control, and that she may tell her little addition about the surprise factor in her arrival to mothergoosemouse clan. I can say as one half of Irish twins, knowing you (and your sis) weren't planned for is just fine, as long as everyone is glad when you get there.