a few recent pics

Here are just a few recent pictures.

helping Papa pack

being packed!

Elias is such a joy to us. He is full of smiles and giggles. He chatters without end, so verbal without saying many real words! He thinks all animals are ‘dah’ (dog) and that they bark. He eats well and likes almost everything, though he’s still considered skinny for his age. It is very encouraging to see how he can obey even at this age. If I say ‘no’ to something, he will stop and move away most of the time. Occasionally I need to discipline him but it seems that for the most part he understands. We are so thankful for the joy and delight he brings us. What a privilege to parent him.

things you can blame on pregnancy

I think these things are all attributable to pregnancy-related absentmindedness. In the course of a week I lost my blender lid, put the dish soap in the fridge, put the lettuce in the freezer, put the cheese in the freezer and couldn’t find the car keys which were in my pocket. There are actually a few others to add to the list but as a testament to my condition I can’t remember what they were.

Being busy with a little one already makes this pregnancy much different than my last. I spend a lot less time daydreaming about motherhood and actually remind myself on a regular basis that I am in fact pregnant. I’ve felt the first few movements now at 18 weeks. I notice my body changing, though not in a cute way. I remind myself that the reward is worth all this and Matt thinks I’m beautiful…