Family Update

So it's been two full weeks since I hurt my back. I've been to the chiropractor four times and on the days that I see him I feel some relief, but then the next day it's almost worse. Something in my lower left area is locked up and he can't get it to loosen up. I limp terribly with every step on my left leg and it's getting so old. I would so appreciate if you would pray for me. I need it.

I am nesting. My back is reeeeeeeeeally slowing me down, but I am majorly motivated to do little organizing/cleaning projects around the house. It's not helping my back at all, because I have to force myself just to sit down and rest. But the fact that Baby will be here in about four weeks gets me moving!

Last night when reading with daddy before bed Lily requested the story of Jesus turning the water into wine and the story of the Resurrection. It warms my heart as she gets more familiar with her Bible and to see which stories she enjoys. Tonight she chose the story of Jonah and at the part where he decides to run away she said, "God always knows where we are!" It was precious.

Taylor is adding new words to his vocab all the time. Here are some of the newbies:
bus
happy
izza (pizza, formerly uppy)
ouch
Emo (Nemo)
Inc (says this when he wants to watch Monsters, Inc)
dow (down)
dot-er (cracker)
nanny (candy)
puppy
dote (coat)
toe (toast)
chee (cheeks)
ch (chin)
eye
sock

And get this! HE SINGS JESUS LOVES ME!!! He doesn't say every word but he says the ones that he can and it's awesome! I recorded a little of it with the video cam, but I'll try to catch it with my digital camera so that I can share it here. PRECIOUS!!!

Andy is glad that softball has started up, but the team has a few kinks to work out! They've lost 3 of 4 games but he's hopeful that they'll find their rhythm. =) I've taken the kids to the games the last two weeks, but we haven't stayed long because of my stupid back. Plus they need to get to bed anyway.

He has this weekend off and I'm excited about that! Another pair of hands (and a healthy back) to get things done around here!!! He's planning to take Lily on a daddy/daughter date and she's really excited. Today she said to me, "You and Taylor are gonna stay home, right mom?" She really enjoys one-on-one time and she needs it!

Baby Girl is due in 26 days. We think we have a name for her! Monday night (after softball) we spent some time talking about it and browsing names on the internet (again!!!) and discovered a name that we didn't realize each other liked. It came as a surprise to both of us! We both contemplated this name all the next day and checked in with each other that night. So far it's our top contender. But she still goes by Lulu. =)

She is going to share a room with her mom and dad for awhile. (Both L and T slept in our room for several months.) We're borrowing a bassinet from some friends and hope to keep her in there as long as possible. Today I moved the changing table into our room (I should have waited for Andy to get home and do it) and I have some baskets of her things on the shelves in our room. Little by little I'm feeling more prepared. I just can't believe she'll be here in less than a month!