One thing I will never have to worry about in an emergency is Lucas not being seen by the lifeguards. Monday Lucas and I went to the YMCA waterpark for the first time this summer! We had a blast splashing in the shallow water, running through the fountains and going down the frog slide (Lucas did this over and over while I "caught" him at the bottom.) It's not that the lifeguards were especially friendly, but my adorable little man made sure to introduce himself and carry on many conversations with each life guard. It usually began with "I'm Gu-Cas. There's my Mommy (finger pointing wildly). I'm swimmin'" and so on and on. It became more and more comical as Lucas was spending more time talking with the lifeguards than actually playing in the pool.
Switching gears, Baby Girl (that's what we call her since we can't agree on a name) is more active than I remember Lucas ever being. We have 9 1/2 weeks to go! She seems to be dropping now - I can't remember if this is early or not. But my pants are fitting differently and I've started having Braxton-Hicks contractions. Somedays, I feel great, healthy and strong. These feelings usually happen at the gym as I'm working up a serious sweat on the elliptical machine. Unfortunately trips to the gym are dwindling to two times a week as most days I feel very pregnant, uncomfortable and tired. My swelling is still at a minimum (thank you, Jesus) with dramatic increases if I'm in the car for very long. Yes, my traveling days are coming to a rapid end. Last weekend's trip back home wore me out and gave me some serious cankels.
Please pray for us as we are working through all the details of purchasing a new home. We are thrilled at how God has worked on our behalf to make this transition so amazing. Just three weeks ago, I was crying to Matt about all the uncertainty I felt about our future. What do we name baby girl? Where are we going to take her home to? Should we move before or after her arrival? Followed by sobbing and lots of prayer. I never thought God would give us a house as an answer to my desperate prayer. In fact, as I was pleading with God for some insight into our future, I asked Him to simply tell us her name. I figured it was a simple request and much easier than finding us a house. Well, I guess God had it planned out better than I did! We're set to close on the house in about 2 1/2 weeks! After that, we will be in a frenzy to get the house ready to move in (paint, refinsh floors, lots of cleaning). We also are getting our house ready to sell and put on the market. Anyone interested in an adorable 3 bedroom 2 bath home in a great area, just let me know! :)
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