...who swallowed a fly...

There was a (not-so-old) man who (almost) swallowed a fly... I'm not sure why!

Parenting is anything but passive. Nathan was working diligently as my assistant the other day while putting on a bedskirt. While the matress was off the bed, the box springs provided a perfect spot for climbing... and reaching the adjacent window sill. I had noticed a dead fly in the window a day or two earlier but simply never remembered to go in there and get it. Now I realized with alarm that the fly had gone missing. And my small friend seemed to be munching on something!

Thankfully, with a mouth full of teeth, Nathan understands "spit it out" and promptly produced the dead fly in two pieces. Why, o why? Oh my!

Miss L- is learning to tap dance and likes to practice her kung fu moves. I think she's figured out that the weighty object that sometimes pounces on her may require some seriously tough little sister skills once she's out of the womb. She's 27 weeks today.

We are excitedly awaiting the Fall Festival at church tomorrow. Nathan has his cowboy outfit all layed out and we've heard they're going to have a petting zoo. He'll be all smiles and all legs when he catches on to the commotion. Should be quite a sight!

the Toddler

The anticipation is intense. You hold your breath, not sure if the next step brings success or just another chance to try again. Nathan's walking! He moves like a little stick man, one peg leg at a time. You can't help but smile. The little steps are so akward and yet with every try the movements become more certain and steady. It's a whole new experience to walk into the kitchen and see him cruising around upright. Our Little Guy is getting big.

One of our favorite, almost daily activities is going to the park nearby. There are a few slides Nathan can go down by himself and he's becoming an avid slider. Initially I had to coax him down, but now I race to the bottom hoping he doesn't go flying off the end. When Jason and I both get to take him, he gets to ride on some of the big slides... A picture's always better than words.

Miss L- continues to grow. She is a real wiggler, especially at bedtime. Jason and I like to say she's fluffing her pillows. Miss L- is going to have a big brother who is her greatest admirer. Today Nathan was giving kisses to a four-month old in our playgroup. She would kind of giggle and he was fascinated. I think he'll really turn on the charm when he realizes that he has his very own sister. What new and exciting things await us!

Little Miss L-

The sensation is surreal. The little dark room. Me, Jason and the ultrasound tech and... (drum-roll) there SHE is on the big screen. Peering into the small but growing cocoon where this precious one is growing day by day gives you a glimpse of what only God can see any other time. And even taking a peek to see what little parts are there. Now we know that our next Little Lattin is a girl. She looks healthy and is right on track for her growth. A tremendous blessing. We can't wait to meet her and introduce her to all of you!