I kept a secret from my husband...

A secret I didn't think I could!  I found out Monday the 19th and up until mid-morning on Christmas I was dying to share something with him.  I really wanted to wait until Christmas though, and I really wanted it to be an absolute surprise.  But I'm horrible at surprising my husband...and news like this is too exciting not to shout from the rooftops.  Plus, he's too smart for my own good so I wasn't sure I'd make it the whole week without spilling the beans.
But I had it planned out...
I made a special gift and inside was this:
These paper things have been a little part of our marriage since the beginning... I've made these here and there; usually with cute love notes inside.  Sometimes reverting to junior high is a fun way to express your love the best... or to tell someone something.

They played it once, guessing "Hyrum" then a number then another number... "Go again!"

So then they guessed "Tony" and a number then another number (Brody guessed five) and Tony read: "We're a family of five....
He thought for a split moment..
"YOU'RE PREGNANT?!!!  REALLY?!!"
We both laughed and hugged and kissed and it was perfect.  He said, "best present today!"  He asked how I didn't tell him sooner; he found out right away with the boys (I've been asking myself the same!).   He also asked why I took pictures instead of videoed it.  I meant to!  Arg!  Oh well...I'm so happy!  I still can't believe I was able to keep that to myself for a week- and that Tony was completely surprised.  But most of all, I can't believe how lucky I am that number three is on the way!

53 comments

Unknown said…
Oh my goodness! Wow! What a cute way to tell him. CONGRATULATIONS! So happy for your family!
shaka said…
ahhhhhh!!!!!! this is so exciting oh my gosh! congratulations!!
Monique said…
Congratulations!!! Such wonderful news!
Beatrice said…
that is great! congratulations!!
Alexa Zurcher said…
ahhhhhhhhhhhhh so exciting!! i'm so excited for you guys!
salena said…
Oh, that would be SO hard to keep a secret! but i'm sure worth it- when you got to surprise Tony in that fun way! Congrats you guys!
Jessica said…
Yay! I'm SO happy for you and your family! What a wonderful Christmas surprise! :)
Unknown said…
That is so exciting! Congrats!
[eeny] said…
Oh my, this is awesome. Best Christmas gift ever, I'd say.

Congratulations, I am so happy for you.

Great job on keeping it a secret. =)
That's great! I had figured you were or going to have another soon because on your post abt making gift tags from Santa you said you made some for you future kids! Hope it's a girl!
That's great! I had figured you were or going to have another soon because on your post abt making gift tags from Santa you said you made some for you future kids! Hope it's a girl!
Erin said…
congrats! figured it would happen soon with all your talk about being prego or hyrum growing up too fast. when ya due?
Amy said…
Congratulations!
Becca Lee said…
This is great news! Congratulations! I'm so excited for you.
Shannon said…
Oh, so I totally teared up!! So cute and CONGRATULATIONS! You have such a cute family and now it will be even cuter with another addition!
Jennifer said…
Congrats! I'm having a summer baby too this year, its so exciting (except the morning sickness). Good luck!
... said…
How cute are you?! Congrats!! How exciting! He must have freaked! :)
Morgan said…
Oh that is so stinkin cute and wonderful!! I am so happy for you guys! Congratulations!!
Heidi said…
Congratulations! Your family is adorable, I'm so excited for you!
Awwww! That is the sweetest thing!! Congratulations!
brooke field said…
that is so fun! congrats
Tunes & Spoons said…
CONNIE CONNIE CONNIE!!!! YOU are amazing! This is amazing! I am so so happy for you guys and that is by far the most self control I think I have ever heard of someone having!! A whole week!?!? Good for you!!!!! CONGRATS!
Stop right now!!! I am so excited for you guys I can hardly stand it! Congrats a thousand times! P.S. It's totally a girl! Is it too soon to say that?! :)
Kate said…
Oh oh oh congratulations!! What a fun Christmas surprise! Best Christmas gift of all. <3

(P.S.: Your comment on my blog...oh my!! Please let me know what you think when you do curl up and read them. Just remind yourself to keep breathing for the baby's sake.)
Amanda M. said…
Congratulations!!
congrats connie, so exciting!!!
Joyti said…
OOO, you must have had the BEST Christmas. Congratulations :)
Kendra said…
what an adorable way to announce it! congrats!
Aaah how exciting! Congratulations!
Laura said…
I had been dying to ask!! I'm so excited for you!!!
love this! cute idea! and kudos on keeping the secret! Congrats!
Whitney said…
WOOHOOO!!!!!!
Suget said…
CONGRATULATIONS CONNIE!!! You are are so blessed, and belated Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Carlie said…
I am so excited for you to become a family of 5! You two make some cute babies! Congratulations!
Amira said…
Congratulations girly! And such a cute way to share with the fam :-)
Lauren said…
Yay!! CONGRATS! We're going to be belly buddies again. How far along are you??? I'm 15 weeks. Shall we cross our fingers for girls this time around???!!!
Mars said…
CONGRATS!! That is SOOO CUTE! Kudos for keeping that a secret for a whole week!!
Randi Gardner said…
Wow good job! I couldnt not keep a secret like that! So cute how you shared the news! Love it and congratulations! I hear 3 is the biggest change.
Tony said…
That was an awesome Christmas surprise! I can't wait!!
Venassa said…
Congrats! I never would've guessed that was your surprise. Maybe a little girl this time? :p
Courtney B said…
Ah!! YAY! Oh I'm so so happy and excited for you guys! Congratulations :)
Brea said…
This is the cutest idea ever! WOW congrats you two....! So excited for you guys!!!
Tricia said…
Congrats you guys! I'm so excited for you (and for me!) Awesome way to break the news, Connie:)
Alyssa said…
Super cute announcement idea. I may steal this in the future. ;) Congratulatios! This is so exciting for your family!! :) Girl this time?? :)
Melanie said…
love your blog!
-your newest follower
Cute way to announce it and awww congrats!
dottie said…
Congrats! I love how you told him! I'm terrible at things like that. Just give me a good fb status and everyone will know. Ha, ha! So exciting!
amy said…
YAY!!!!!!!! Congrats Connie!! :)
ConnieB said…
These comments made my day! Thank you all SO much!!
Hannah said…
How exciting!! :) Congrats!
Lindsey said…
congrats connie! so happy for you and your family!
Rebecca said…
Congratulations! What a cute way to tell him.