September 1983

9/2/1983: We went to Grandma & Grandpa’s today. We were supposed to arrive in time for dinner but got a late start. We didn’t get there until 7:00.
9/4/1983: We went on a picnic with Grandma, Grandpa, Cindy & Grandma Margaret today. After we got through eating the boys played on the playground and then we went over to where they had pony rides. The boy were very excited about that.
9/5/1983: We went to the beach today before we came home. It was really too cold but the boys really wanted to go. Cindy and Stephen took the boys into the water since my swimsuit no longer fits.
9/9/1983: Conrad 2:00 PM
We took the boys to the doctor for their regular checkup today. Michael is 38½” tall and weighs 33 lbs. Peter is 39½ tall and weighs 34 lbs. They both seem to be progressing normally.
9/10/1983: Today was the welcome coffee for faculty wives. I met another gal who has twin boys. Hers are about a year younger than ours. It will be nice to have someone to commiserate with.
9/16/1983: 8:45 AM – Ultrasound
I went in for my ultrasound today. Although my bladder felt like my bladder would burst, I had to drink 2 more glasses of water. Praise the Lord, there is only 1 baby. Surprisingly, Stephen seemed disappointed.
9/18/1983: Stephen and the boys didn’t go to church today because Michael had a bad cold
9/21/1983: We took the boys to the doctor today. Both of them have the cold and the cough, seems to be settling in the chest. The doctor said it was a virus and since they didn’t have a secondary infection, the only thing to do is to ride it out.
9/22/1983: I had Sarah Jones today. Tina has the and really needed some time to rest. I hope she improves soon. This is a very bad time to be sick.
9/23/1983: 9:00 Boehm
We went over to the Pherson’s tonight for a departmental gathering tonight. It wasn’t too bad but I still don’t care for “mingle” parties. We were the first ones to leave.
9/24/1983: I felt the baby kick for the first time today. How exciting it is to feel the new life inside.
9/28/1983: Stephen and Robin’s article has been accepted by the California Farmer. That’s exciting news although they haven’t discussed how much they will be paid.
9/29/1983: It has rained all day today. I have enjoyed it and the boys have spent a large part of the day watching out the window.
9/30/1983: 9:40 AM Boehm
Kimm and Patty Johnsom came over tonight to talk to us about supporting them.
It has rained all day today. Has the rainy season started and we won’t see the sun till May?