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So last night I purchased the girls’ Halloween costumes. Its July 22th, so that means I’m ready over three months early. Overkill? I would tell you what they’re going to be, but then I’d have to kill you (why is that joke still funny?). The only person I’ve told is my sister. And she doesn’t really count.

When I was pregnant with Little A, we decided to keep her name a secret. We thought it would be fun to have a surprise to share that day. After we made the final decision, I was talking to my sister and I said, “We’ve decided on her name, but we’re keeping it a secret.” “Oh,” she said. “So you’re not going with Alexandra after all?” Oops. When had I told her? That’s when I made the rule that sisters don’t count when it comes to secrets.

I do realize that its a little crazy to plan things like this so long in advance. I mean, what if they actually have an opinion or something? I’ve decided they’re too young to have opinions for now. And luckily they kinda worship me, so they’ll usually go along with what I say.

Do I sound cocky when I say that? I’m not trying to...its more of a fact. Its smothering to say the least. This morning, Little A cried for the entire time I showered. J couldn’t console her. She went to her room to cry and scream “mommy” over and over. I went in to get her and found her rocking on her lambie rocker crying in her pj’s. She said Mommy on every forward rock. It was frankly hilarious.

Then there’s Big A - she’s made a lifetime career of being my stalker. This morning, she disappeared for a few and then came back in our room. She had found her never-worn pink fluffy bathrobe that looks exactly like mine and she had put it on. “I’m Mommy,” she proclaimed and we had a good laugh. Then she disappeared again, and came back with a towel draped over her head to further mimic me. Finally she went and got her make-up and pretend hair dryer and proceeded to copy my morning routine. We could not stop laughing, and it was a little frightening to be honest.

At this rate, I’ll probably be Christmas shopping by next month. Big A’s backpack and lunchbox have been purchased since last November. I’ve had Little A’s “big-girl room” mentally planned for over a year, and most parts have been purchased already. We’ll probably start wedding dress shopping next year.