Pizza first...chopsticks later

Well, our evening out did not exactly go as planned.  We did finally make it to John's Incredible Pizza, but due to a dental procedure, Darrell did not.  Seeing as I did not want to reveal our big news by myself, we simply ate pizza and played games.  But, oh, what fun they had!  (And for that price, they had better I am so glad they did!)

Being joined by our friends made a great place even better!  But after many cups of soda and even more slices of pizza (not to mention desserts!), we called it a night and headed home.  Although not at all how I had it imagined in my head, it was time to let the kids in on our news.

So I set these out on the table and called the kids in for a surprise.  They seemed a little confused as to why I was calling a fortune cookie and chopsticks their surprise.  Darrell finally gave a little hint and then....

came the reactions I kind of anticipated.  Alyssa squealed and danced.  Nay smiled really big and said, "OHHH!  I get it!"  And Zachary, well, he ate the cookie.  He never has been my kid to show much excitement, but I have to admit...I was a little taken back by his reaction.  Or lack of it.  Perhaps that will eventually change.  After all, he has 12-15 months to adjust to the idea.  Then ready or not, here he comes!