Dr. Visit and Easter

We had our weekly visit and sonogram today. The girls had a biophysical profile done--they scored 8 out of 8. So their movement is great, they are breathing well, swallowing, their is plenty of fluid, good muscle tone, and a good heart rate. They didn't have a growth scan, but the doctor is guessing they're about 5 pounds each. We should know next week when they'll have another growth scan.

I'm doing well. I'm not dilated at all, but I am about 60% effaced. I'm measuring 40 weeks now. I certainly feel like I'm full term. And I've gained 43 lbs so far. Apparently this is a good thing, but my knees have definitely seen better days--or at least lighter days.

In other news, we are planning on spending Easter at my mom's house this year. Easter is by far my favorite holiday. The weather is beautiful, the candy is sweet, and instead of eating dry boring turkey we always have a ham. Easter is wonderful. My family contribution this year is buying the traditional giant rabbit piñata. Hopefully someone else will remember to buy the cascarones. I remember when my niece was smaller than the Easter piñata, but she would carry it around with her. So cute.

The kids want Mr. Monkey and I to set up the Easter egg scavenger hunt again this year. Last year it was cold, so instead of looking for eggs, we used plastic eggs and each egg gave them a clue going to the next egg. I think last year's hunt was too easy. Maybe they need to also answer a game-show style question too. hmmm.

Well, I know everyone loves to eat, so here is my secret recipe for toasted Peeps:

* Place peep on paper towel in the microwave
* Set microwave for 20 seconds
* Watch peep grow and grow
* Be sure to remove peep before it explodes
* Enjoy a toasted marshmallow-sugary treat