(still first person- Cate speaks)
August 30
I felt really good today. Ed came over and we talked. He said that he loved me, so he bought me a beautiful ring. Then he got down today on his knee, and he said,"Cate, I love you a lot. We are perfect for each other. Will you marry me? I got tears in my eyes, and I got up and kissed him. Then he sat down with me, and he held me in his arms and felt the twins. They kicked their sign of approval.
September 1st
Today the kids come home. Oh my, how am I going to tell them the news? Ed came over and he brought over his soup. I was so nauseous that I almost fainted. He saw the look on my face and told me I looked awfully pale. He told me I should go up to bed and rest, and he'd take care of me. Then I went upstairs, climbed into my feather bed, and laid there. Ed came upstairs and asked me how I was. He asked me if I was worried about telling the kids. I nodded and he told me not to worry so much. As he was stroking my hair, I started to doze off. Oh joy. Then the phone rang and interrupted my sleep. It was Bridget. She said that they were stuck in a traffic jam and didn't know when they would be back. I reassured them that it was fine and they didn't have to worry. After I got off the phone, Ed told me I looked better and I told him that I didn't feel better.
Later that evening
I woke up on my bed, and found Ed next to me asleep. It seemed that he looked quite peaceful. He woke up, yawned, and gave me a hug. I smiled and he asked me how the twins are. Then I looked at him and said that I felt better, but I was really tired. He asked to feel the twins again, so he put his hand on my stomach, and I wrapped my arm around his shoulder. Then Ed smiled, and got up and told me that Kerry had called. Apparently, the camp wanted them another day, so they would be back the next morning. I yawned and got up to get in my nightclothes. Then I crawled into bed and fell asleep.
September 2nd
I woke up the next morning, and looked at the analog clock propped up next to my bed. It read 11:05 AM. Next to my bed, I found a plate full of breakfast with a note that told me that Ed would be upstairs to check on me soon. He must have spent the night again on the couch. What a sweetie. I took the plate of food, and ate hungrily until the last piece was gone. Then the occasional morning sickness kicked in. Oh joy. A while later, Ed came in to check on me. He told me the girls wouldn't be arriving until early afternoon. Thank god. Then Dad came in. He asked me how I was feeling, and if I needed anything. I told him that all was well. Then he left the room. Ed stayed with me a few hours, and we sat on the couch downstairs. He held me in his arms and I felt so relaxed, that I fell asleep. Then I woke up again to find him stroking my hair and asking me if I needed to go to the doctor. I told him that I might just do that and he got up and dialed the doctor. A few minutes later, we drove to the doctor's office. The doctor brought me in as quickly as possible; he asked me how I was doing. Then he decided to perform an ultrasound to check on the twins. Minutes later, we were looking at our children. I laughed, and Ed squeezed my hand. The doctor told us that they were fine; it was just that I was having the stomach flu, not morning sickness. What a relief! We went home and I got into some nice clothes for the girls' arrival. Ed came in and told me the girls wouldn't suspect a thing. I told him that I would tell the kids as soon as they got home. He smiled and wrapped his arms around my waist, which seemed to be expanding. Then he touched my stomach and he grinned. It seems he felt some kicking. I laughed, and he kissed me straight on the lips. Then the door opened. The girls and Rory came in the door. They each hugged me, but I knew they acted awfully suspicious. So I said that I needed to talk to them and I told them to sit down. I said, Guys, I'm pregnant with twins, and Ed's the father. We plan to get married as soon as possible. I'm sorry I didn't tell you sooner, but you weren't home. I felt a sigh of relief. Kerry and Bridget seemed really excited. Kerry wanted to babysit, and Bridget wanted to shop for the twins, while Rory was glad not to be the youngest anymore. That's a relief, the girls are at least happy.