*Good Stuff*

The past two days have been filled with good things that make me happy. First off, my friend reminded me to set my TIVO to record the second showings of the Planet Earth series... and OH MY GOODNESS... I've never seen anything more spectacular ever on television. Seriously. Those of you that have seen it know what I mean. Those of you who haven't- trust me, you should. I'm telling you... each episode is like a worship service in our living room. God is great and His greatness is ALL AROUND US! The Earth is so much cooler than I ever thought... makes me want to slow down and set my pace closer to noticing these things on my own. It renews my passion to let my boys get dirty, dig in the sand, make a mess... and discover this world by touching, tasting, and smelling. The three of us sit on the couch and watch the tv transfixed on the amazing stuff we see. James' fav is the ocean episode... incredible. Have you ever seen squid eggs? They are the cutest things I've ever seen in my life. I'm just sayin'...

I've had back to back dr.s appt the past two days. Today was my MFM appt. We got to see bebe.jax in fine form! He was kicking and dancing up a storm. It was a beautiful sight. I could see him move real time on the monitor, and feel him wiggle around at the same time... now I know what he looks like when I feel his constant motion. He's fat, happy, and growing perfectly. The choroid plexus cyst he had in the 17 week ultrasound has completely gone away!!! Praise God. No worries here. Thank you all for your kind KIND words of encouragements... the calls, the emails, the comments... and thank you most of all for the sincere prayers for me and this bebe.boy. We 'expected' it to go away... but you never know how worried you really are until the doctor says 'it's all gone!' The rush of relief is overwhelming. *whew* So that is DEF good news.

Other things that qualify as good right now:
Bread machine... GOOOOOOOOOOD stuff.
Crazy windy weather blowing this cold weather in today- James and I played in the wind this morning... running and squealing and pretending like we could fly.
Napping with James Neal... heaven.
And of course, the three.year.old... he's good stuff... mostly. ;)

I described to my sister him being THREE this way: those of you who have ever had a cat... he's like a cat. Loving, precious, attached, smart, curious.... they act this way *most* of the time... but there is some times when he comes out of this room with a look in his eye... roaming, plotting, sorting... waiting for his perfect moment to pounce! That perfect playful look... imagination running wild. Oh, that's THREE!!! No malice... just bright eyed playfulness. Now, that does in fact include mixing 'potions' in the bathroom sink out of various soaps, toothpaste, etc. AND it does include dumping his dresser drawers out on the floor to create a 'pants party.' BUT mostly it just means tromping around the house like a dinosaur hunting prey. Playing for two hours straight at the *new* play kitchen and farmers market stand buying, selling, and cooking heaps and heaps and heaps of delicious things. Climbing the Eiffel Tower and having a picnic on top of raisins and apple wedges dipped in peanut butter. Or backpacking through his favorite country... 'Yourrrip.' And of course, playing doctor and giving me shots in my ear... and checking my ankle's blood pressure.

James has been so vocal starting at 7 months... and since rounding a year old, he's been excellent in communicating with words. He's a talker. And to hear him describe his dreams or his stories or songs... it's amazing. I've always been proud of him reaching milestones- but it's the talking that has been my most *proud* thing he does... maybe that's the ELAR teacher in me. Homeboy can talk!

Three. It's got it's moments, that's for sure! But man, does it have it's perks.

Speaking of perks... take a load of this good.lookin.creature! He's very VERY big on dressing himself, redressing himself, and playing dress.up all together. It's not so much about fashion or choice as it is ALL ABOUT 'by by myself.' You never know what will walk out of that playroom- but one thing is certain. You better have a camera close by. Take a look at this *good stuff.*








There should have been a cole.miner in the Village People. And don't worry about the lacing string around his neck. I took a quick three minutes of pics, the promptly gave him a talking to about things around his neck... but I had to grab the photographic evidence first... could you blame me?

I'm nearly ready to start readying our house for bebe.jax. ETA to start is Feb. 1st. Can't wait!!!

Peace, love, and silly.looking.belly.buttons,
xo
lmkw