January 18, 2005

Play along, it's worth it

Beth and Chris: Guess what?
Internet: What?
Beth and Chris: No, guess.
Internet: Ok. You're both following your childhood dreams and
abandoning your seemingly normal life to join the circus. We've
always thought you were "circus people."
Beth and Chris: Um…no. Try again. It's a secret.
Internet: You're not actually two people. All this time
you've been stringing us along you're really one talented yet highly
disturbed person. Right?
Beth and Chris: Come on. Get real. I'm, uh, we're two real
people. Give it another shot.
Internet: This seems to be a one-sided relationship. Its all
give, no get from us.
Beth and Chris: Hey, play along or we are taking our blogs and
going home. We're getting something. Now, what could it be?
Internet: Fine. A puppy?
Beth and Chris: Yes! One of those little ones you can carry
around in your purse!
Internet: Really?
Beth and Chris: Are you on crack? No.
Internet: Fine.
Beth and Chris: Try again.
Internet: A new car?
Beth and Chris: Yes!
Internet: That was totally not worth playing this stupid game.
Beth and Chris: Well, we are getting a new car, but that's not
what we want you to guess.
Internet: This is getting old.
Beth and Chris: Come on.
Internet: A new house?
Beth and Chris: No.
Internet: Rickets?
Beth and Chris: Ha-ha. No.
Internet: Annoying?
Beth and Chris: Fine, we'll give you another clue. It's
something we're getting in August.
Internet: Why should we care now, then? Post about it in August!
Beth and Chris: It involves new clothes.
Internet: Someone gave you a cruise?
Beth and Chris: No. It involves new furniture.
Internet: A new house?
Beth and Chris: No, you guessed that already. It involves screaming.
Internet: Um, unless someone's passing a kidney stone at a
costume party, I don't think I get it. I give up.
Beth and Chris: Fine, one more clue, but this really gives it away...




Internet: You're on X!!
Beth and Chris: Of course not! Why would we be doing drugs
when we're knocked up?


P.S. For anyone who doesn't know, my husband, henceforth to be called Daddy because it really freaks him out, is here.

Posted by Beth at January 18, 2005 08:20 AM
Comments

Shut up, I'm first here too!

I am so, so excited for you both! Congratulations! You two will absolutely be great parents. A little crazy, but that never hurt a kid, know what I'm saying?

Posted by: Coleen at January 18, 2005 08:40 AM

SQUEEEE! You are in for the ride of your lives. CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Posted by: Sheryl at January 18, 2005 08:45 AM

AHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I knew it when I saw that you were doing a joint post. What else would be such big news that you would need to jointly post? I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU BOTH!!! I need a paper bag. I'm hyperventilating over here.

Posted by: myllissa at January 18, 2005 08:45 AM

WOW! Congrats, Mr. and Mrs. Cactus! Here's to a very boring 7 months and the most exciting part of your lives to follow. :)

Posted by: Mir at January 18, 2005 08:47 AM

That's thrillng news. I hope you have the least exciting pregnancy and the best time with your little one.

Posted by: Laura B at January 18, 2005 08:51 AM

OMGOMGOMGOMG!
Ok, already done that dance!
*Doing happy dance*
I am so excited for you two! Oh man I am soooooo excited!
I can't wait for the chubby photos....babyshower, we've got to have a virtual baby shower because you know, we're all aunties and uncles and well, *deep breath*
I am just so happy for you!
*squealing with delight*
p.s.
I snagged the photo! Gonna need it to show the little one someday! ;-)
CONGRATS! You are going to make the BEST mom!

Posted by: Jade at January 18, 2005 08:59 AM

NO WAY! ooooh that's so great! how exciting! congratulations to you both! yay! that's awesome... i want to hear every horrid detail from now until birth. =) i'm so happy for you guys!

Posted by: monique at January 18, 2005 09:00 AM

Congratulations Beth and Chris!

Posted by: HG at January 18, 2005 09:04 AM

Congrats! That is great news.

Posted by: Judith at January 18, 2005 09:05 AM

Congrats! This is such great news!

Posted by: Oliquig at January 18, 2005 09:07 AM

Yay!!! Congratulations!!! (Now you can eat whatever you want and blame it on eating for two.) Although this may cut down on your bling...he'll have to buy diapers and toys for the baby.

Posted by: Krush at January 18, 2005 09:10 AM

Congratulations!!!!!

You will now be living at Babies R Us!

Posted by: Kristie at January 18, 2005 09:15 AM

congrats you guys!!! that is fantastic news! :)

Posted by: Priscilla at January 18, 2005 09:21 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!! I am SO happy for the two of you!!! It's the hardest job you'll ever love!!!!!!

Posted by: Nina at January 18, 2005 09:25 AM

OMG that is fan freakin' tastic!!!

Congrats!!!!!!

Posted by: ben at January 18, 2005 09:30 AM

This rocks hardcore. I am so happy for you... I think you both will be awesome parents!!!

Posted by: goodsnake at January 18, 2005 09:32 AM

YIPPEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh how exciting!!!! Congratulations!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Em at January 18, 2005 09:34 AM

YAY, just saw this on Chris' website!
So happy for the both of you! COngratulations on the newest addition to your family. Let the baby mozart begin!

Posted by: wn at January 18, 2005 09:37 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!! That is so awesome! Hooray for you!

Posted by: Karen at January 18, 2005 10:02 AM

Cool. I hear you can sell those things for a lot of money.

Posted by: Patrick at January 18, 2005 10:04 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

I knew it! As soon as I saw the post was from you both. Although the puppy comment had me a bit concerned that was the big news.

Hope you have a smooth pregnancy. Can't wait to hear all about it!

Posted by: MoMMY at January 18, 2005 10:05 AM

Congratulations to you both -- I am so happy to hear your news! You are going to be a wonderful mom.

Posted by: laura floyd at January 18, 2005 10:10 AM

Congrats! That's awesome? Are you guys going to have a contest to let the Internet name your baby? ;-)

Posted by: keepergirl at January 18, 2005 10:10 AM

OH MY GOSH DIDDLY DANG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yeah,baby! Pun intended. I had been meaning to ask you about it, glad I waited. That post, way too long and drawn out. I don't like suspense!!! I am so happy for you both!

Posted by: Jazzy at January 18, 2005 10:13 AM

Because you can never have enough congratulations, I'll comment here at at the Cactus...

CONGRATS CONGRATS CONGRATS!!!!!!

Posted by: amber at January 18, 2005 10:20 AM

Congratulations!! I'm probably going to have to start 'hating' you again because you're going to be all pretty and skinny and perfect while you're pregnant, I can just tell!! But, best of luck to the both of you. You guys really deserve it.

Man, you guys are really in for it now...

Posted by: RockStar Mommy at January 18, 2005 10:24 AM

Beth and Chris, congratulations! This is such great news. Wishing you much happiness and blessings. (P.S. Beth, I've been reading your blog for a while, you rock)!

Posted by: Milly at January 18, 2005 10:25 AM

You guys are going have so much fun warping... um...I mean molding your new little one.

Congratulations!

Posted by: Wendy at January 18, 2005 10:25 AM

Thought I'd wonder over to say congratulations! This is awesome.

Posted by: Adi at January 18, 2005 10:31 AM

OHMYGOD!

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

That explains why the 'rents and in-laws came over Saturday night...

Posted by: jenorama at January 18, 2005 10:31 AM

Same entry...so should I use the same comment? Naw.

Congratulations! This kid's gonna have a lucky life. In about 8 years those snowball fights will be at your own front door. Congrats!

Posted by: smartjuice at January 18, 2005 10:52 AM

Congratulations! That's fantastic news! You both will make great parents. :) lol And very fun picture!

Posted by: groovebunny at January 18, 2005 11:05 AM

Congratulations!

Posted by: New Jan Brady at January 18, 2005 11:06 AM

EEEEEKKKKKKKKK!!! Congratulations!!!!! I'm so excited for you.

Posted by: Pixie at January 18, 2005 11:10 AM

Congratulations! I am very happy for you both!

Posted by: donna at January 18, 2005 11:21 AM

so smiley for you both! congrats. when does the kid get his/her own blog?

Posted by: granola spice at January 18, 2005 11:23 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You totally deserve it :)))))

Posted by: Sweety at January 18, 2005 11:24 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!

Posted by: amy at January 18, 2005 11:25 AM

YEAH BETH AND CHRIS!!!!!!!!!!

Um, don't look what I wrote on Chris's blog.

Posted by: Jon in Michigan at January 18, 2005 11:26 AM

congratulations!

Posted by: becky at January 18, 2005 11:28 AM

(Mm, yes, I changed websites and pseudonyms).

Congrats! Even though I don't know you in real life.. that's so exciting. I cannot wait for the baby pictures!

Posted by: Gloria at January 18, 2005 11:31 AM

CONGRATULATIONS!!! That's fantastic! I'm so excited for you! :) If you ever need a babysitter, you know where to find me.

Posted by: Heather at January 18, 2005 11:32 AM

You'll have to post pics of how huge your ass will get! YAY! No more huge-ass all alone over here! Congrats :)

Posted by: JuJuBee at January 18, 2005 11:34 AM

That's great news! Congratulations!

Posted by: sarah at January 18, 2005 11:35 AM

A thousand congratulations!!

Posted by: Bond Girl at January 18, 2005 11:41 AM

You're knocked up!! Thats so exciting!!

And as an August baby, I say you couldn't have chosen a better month.

Posted by: bmh at January 18, 2005 11:44 AM

Congratulations! That is wonderful news. Time to start the therapy fund. ;P

Posted by: Kelley at January 18, 2005 11:44 AM

Congratulations!

Posted by: Annie at January 18, 2005 11:47 AM

WOW! WOOOHOOOOO!! YAY! How fantastic is this news?!

Now you need to start thinking about your doula. Go to DONA.org to get more info.

Congrats to you two! August 13th would be a good birthday.

Posted by: zanie at January 18, 2005 11:48 AM

congrats :)

Posted by: judy at January 18, 2005 11:49 AM

congratulations. i'm very happy for you.

uhm, you will be washing those things out before you let the baby use them right? :D

Posted by: Patricia at January 18, 2005 12:10 PM

What do pixel and callie think about all this? :)

(You two are going to be ROCKIN parents!)

Posted by: Zoot at January 18, 2005 12:13 PM

Yeeeeee Hawwwwwwwwwww!

Posted by: Busy Mom at January 18, 2005 12:14 PM

congratulations!!

Posted by: stinkerbell at January 18, 2005 12:15 PM

Beth -- CONGRATS!! I'm so happy for you!

Posted by: Kelly at January 18, 2005 12:19 PM

Congratulations Beth! Beth + Chris = ??? The by-product can only be awesome! All the good luck with the pregnancy!

Posted by: Luna at January 18, 2005 12:23 PM

I am so thrilled for you! Congratulations, Beth!

Posted by: Demery at January 18, 2005 12:31 PM

I thought that's what it was gonna be. Congratulations!! What great news.

August babies rule too (from an August-born here). :)

Really, really happy for you.

Posted by: Marcia at January 18, 2005 12:38 PM

SO SO SO SO SO SO FRICKIN AWESOME!!!!!!!

Posted by: alektra at January 18, 2005 12:44 PM

congratulations. get your sleep now while you can still get comfy and sleep thru the night (without a bathroom trip every hour) and sleep on your back and tummy and sleep in...

I'm a bit preoccupied with sleep--it goes when the kids start coming!

Posted by: sleeping mommy at January 18, 2005 12:49 PM

Woo-hoo! Congrats!

Posted by: Claire at January 18, 2005 01:04 PM

I am very happy for both of you!! Where do we send gifts :-) When are you due? (Are we allowed to ask these things?)

Posted by: Jessica at January 18, 2005 01:40 PM

Congratuations! I'm very excited for you both...

Posted by: girl at January 18, 2005 01:45 PM

HOOOOOOORAY!!

I am so excited for you both, I feel the tears welling up! YES!

Posted by: samantha at January 18, 2005 02:11 PM

I already left a hearty congrats over at your worse-half's (teehee) site. But I'll leave one here too.

CONGRATULATIONS!!

I know you guys have been trying for a bit now, and I'm it's finally happening for you! HURRAH!!

Posted by: Tjej at January 18, 2005 02:16 PM

See, I went and got my hopes up when I saw the joint post and now I'm just so darn happy I'm gonna cry because I'm such a big crybaby, but really really congratulations!

Posted by: Heather at January 18, 2005 02:41 PM

I left the same comment over at Chris', but hey, you guys wrote the same, post, right?

You already know how happy I am for you both, but I wanted to say it again. Conrgatulations and YAY!!

Posted by: bad penguin at January 18, 2005 03:08 PM

okay... I haven't congratulated Chris yet... but I will.

I normally comment on his site... and came here just to read - then saw the picture - and well.. CONGRATS! That's really fantastic.

You guys are in for so much fun now!!!

Posted by: snidget at January 18, 2005 03:22 PM

Congratulations! Beth, I'm wishing you a happy, healthy, wonderful pregnancy.

You know, Mother's Day is just around the corner and now that you are officially a mother, I'm thinking those diamond stud earrings you have been pining for would make quite the memorable first Mother's Day gift. You can thank me later. Just doin my part to drop ever so subtle hints here and there....

I'm so happy for you both. Baby Cacti is gonna be one lucky little one.

Posted by: lu at January 18, 2005 03:40 PM

Congrats!!!

As I told your hubby, now you get to join the ranks with us crazy, parent folk ;) Best wishes.

Posted by: Chrissie at January 18, 2005 04:18 PM

Congratulations, Beth! Krush has the good news posted on Therapy Failed. Start making preparations for a baby blog!!! All the best.

Posted by: Paulette at January 18, 2005 05:00 PM

Congratulations!!!!! I am SO happy for you and Chris! That is gonna be one great kid. I am sure of it. :)

Posted by: Julie at January 18, 2005 05:03 PM

Yay!!!! Wonderful news!.....let the happy dance commence...uh...NOW!

Posted by: Casey at January 18, 2005 05:50 PM

Congratulations!

Posted by: JustAgirl at January 18, 2005 06:01 PM

Cool beans! Congratulations, mum and dad!

Posted by: etherian at January 18, 2005 06:04 PM

As I just said to the Dad, Congratulations. And I didn't say to him - and my best wishes.

Posted by: cassie-b at January 18, 2005 06:19 PM

Best wishes for a wonderful pregnancy - I'm thrilled for you both.

Posted by: Jenny at January 18, 2005 06:51 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

Posted by: dawn at January 18, 2005 07:29 PM

As I just mentioned to Chris, congratulations! (I keep thinking I spelled that wrong, oh well). Anyways, I hope you have a great pregnancy. I'm sure the two of you will make wonderful parents! =D

Posted by: Jennie at January 18, 2005 07:52 PM

Congrats! I am so happy for you and think that you guys will make excellent parents. After all, a sense of humor is so important!

Posted by: Irene at January 18, 2005 08:49 PM

I have to keep bringing this up, but I don't want you to forget me LOL I'm the mom of 6 and I can't tell you how happy I am for you 2! You are in for the ride of a lifetime. But it's the best ride you'll ever take. There will be crying and screaming, occassionally, the baby will cry and scream too LOL It's an awesome job with what seems like no benefits, until you wake up one morning to "Mommy, I love you, you're the best". Then you know it's all been worth it!

Posted by: Lori at January 18, 2005 09:16 PM

Congrats to you both!!! My best wishes go out to all of you.... =-)

Posted by: dianne at January 18, 2005 09:25 PM

*squee!!!* that is so freaking AWESOME!! :D i'm oh-so-very excited for the two of you :D :D congrats, mommy :D

Posted by: Manda at January 18, 2005 09:32 PM

CONGRATULATIONS!!!

Posted by: Nicole at January 18, 2005 09:39 PM

Hi there Beth!
I read your Hubby's blog... I didn't know he was your hubby. :-)
I've congratulate him and just wanted to congratulate you too!

You're in for a GREAT adventure!
Yayyyyyyyy!

*hugs*
If you need a babysitter, CALL ME!
I do it for a living! lmao
*not at home, but at a Day Care!*
hehe

Posted by: La-Bella at January 18, 2005 09:49 PM

I'm also a Cactus reader and wanted to tell you congratulations and I hope it is so, so wonderful for you!

My Kid was also born in August, so I gave Chris some advice to make the last few (hot!) months easier on you!

Good luck and enjoy this time!

Posted by: kalisah at January 18, 2005 10:21 PM

Congratulations, Beth! It must be something in the water - a co-worker of mine found out she was pregnant yesterday. I hope everything goes wonderfully!

Posted by: Stephanie at January 18, 2005 10:55 PM

Squee, squee and triple squee! I'm so happy for you guys! Here's to a quick and uneventful 9 (10 actually) months. Congrats!

Posted by: Mary at January 18, 2005 11:53 PM

Congratulations to you both :) Have a happy, healthy pregnancy and enjoy your little person :)

Well done guys!

Posted by: DaFFy at January 18, 2005 11:58 PM

Congrats and Good Luck to a very pleasent pregnancy! Again, YEY for baby CactusFish!

Posted by: Dawn at January 19, 2005 12:08 AM

Just heard the good news. Congratulations!! :) xoxo

Posted by: Chepooka at January 19, 2005 12:14 AM

Congratulations, I am so pleased for you guys.

Now is this Freudian or are you guys using blue and white (hint no pink) dummies (pacifiers?) for any particular reason. Hmmmmm

Posted by: aussiemama at January 19, 2005 01:10 AM

Congratulations! Quite happy for you!

Posted by: ETS at January 19, 2005 01:38 AM

Congratulations!

Posted by: G. Cornelius at January 19, 2005 01:43 AM

YAY!!!! I'm so excited for you both!! :)
congrats! Good job ;)

Posted by: Mary Jo at January 19, 2005 04:18 AM

I had guessed by the forth line, but as I kept reading I got all goose-bumpy!! Now I'm crying!! Yay! I am happy beyond words for you both! Let the games begin!

Posted by: Amber at January 19, 2005 04:55 AM

Hey Congratulations! I'm glad you two finally figured out how to make a baby. :-) And damn, I didn't win the pool. But Hey, August is a great Birthday month as evidenced by my birthday on August 7. Leave it to the holidays to get you in the mood to make babies. You guys rock.

Posted by: Frank at January 19, 2005 07:37 AM

Congrats Beth!!!!!!!!!!!! :::passing you some of my saltines:::: Mazel Tov!

Posted by: That Girl at January 19, 2005 08:11 AM

CONGRATS!!!!!!

Posted by: Kristi at January 19, 2005 09:55 AM

Congrats! That is wonderful news. I hope the tiredness lessens soon for you!!

Posted by: carrster at January 19, 2005 11:03 AM

I'm a little slow, but congratulations!!! I am really happy for you guys - you're going to be GREAT parents :D

Posted by: laura at January 19, 2005 11:25 AM

I just wished the hubs congrats...and am happy to meet you and wish you all the best! Congrats and you are so going to get used to be called, "Moooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooommmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmy!" three million times a day!

Posted by: Lizt at January 19, 2005 04:22 PM

What a funny, witty, intelligent child that will be. With good taste. And a super hot fake boyfriend or fake girlfriend (celebrity version only, of course).

I'm sorry I'm late to the party, but Yay! Yay! Yay!!

Posted by: DeAnn at January 20, 2005 02:38 AM

okay, so when we were having that email convo a couple of weeks ago you were TOTALLY pregnant! heh-heh. now you've REALLY got me all thinking i'm about old enough already!

OH, and - CONGRATULATIONS!

Posted by: Sarcomical at January 20, 2005 06:11 PM

OOPS! no, that was mylissan. my bad. but it's funny, cause we were all talking about how sometimes you can just put it off and put it off, but you might as well just do it because you're never going to think you're ready, it just HAPPENS and then you ARE ready.

happy for you!

Posted by: Sarcomical at January 20, 2005 06:14 PM

Congratulations!! :)

Posted by: noodge at January 20, 2005 07:21 PM

Where the hell was I went you posted this? Oh yeah I've been busy at work and haven't been around to read my favs. OMG I'm so speechless.

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S ! ! !

So happy for both of you!

Posted by: Swt GA HunnyB at January 21, 2005 02:15 PM

Sorry I just got here.....whew!

Congrats...I heard misery loved company!

Posted by: Genuine at January 21, 2005 04:46 PM

Fantastic news, congratulations. The soothers look marvellous, by the by.

Posted by: Belgian waffle at January 21, 2005 05:38 PM