{Baby Movement}

It seems like the time is flying by, 

and with each passing week 

lots of new changes are taking place in our family...

First off, last week I started to feel the baby move for the first time!  It has been fun to feel the light movements and flutters.  It was also amazing, because Monday night Jason felt the little flutters as well. It was so sweet to see his face light up with he felt the little kick for the first time.

We are moving along with the weeks, and are now approaching the 18th week.  I know all we both can think about is our upcoming ultrasound where we get to not only find out that our baby is growing strong, but also hopefully if we are having a boy or a girl.

We know the baby is growing, because all of a sudden I have a bump that is there all the time (not just after I eat); and people are starting to notice.  It has been really funny with my middle school students because they don't know if they should ask, but they also don't know how to hide that they are trying to figure out if I am pregnant.  I overheard this conversation between two 6th grade boys, "I noticed she's carrying a little lower.  I think that means that she is having a girl."  They are keeping me entertained that's for sure.

Beside baby news, we are also excited because Jason's half-time job has been extended to a full-time position; at least until early April.  He is still teaching special ed. in the mornings at Straub Middle School, but now he is teaching special ed. in the afternoons at the new elementary down the hill, Kalapuya Elementary. We are very thankful for the extra blessing, and even more thankful that he is getting to get some time teaching elementary, which he loves so much. Thankful, and also praying that it would extend into something a little more permanent.