Why is there always drama when I am expecting?

Lily and I were in a bad car accident today (so hopefully the drama is short-lived). A semi-truck hit us. I walked away and so did Lily. I am amazed at God's timing. One split second earlier and I think I would be in a hospital bed right now. God's timing was good. It damaged our car, probably totaled it, yet we are fine.

I tensed my stomach (and whole body) as the truck was hitting us. Of course, I am ultra-worried about the baby........And yet, there is nothing I can do at this point. I am resting on the sofa, trying to get my body to relax; praying that the baby was protected as an on-call OB told me it probably would be.

Matt is off to get a rental car til we know what the next step is.

I am praising God that my Lily is well. Having lost one child, I cannot bear to think about losing another. Lily is healthy and God be the praise.

New News - 8 weeks and counting.....

I had been going to zumba on a regular basis and my stomach and hips were getting flatter, finally. Now, my belly is a little swollen, especially after I eat.

On Mother's Day, I was riding in the car with my parents.

My mom said, "I am hungry."
My dad said, "Me too."
I said, "Me three and four."

I am pregnant. And we are excited. We are asking everyone to pray for the health of this baby. And for me. I am optimistic. I know that God is in control. His best for this child will be what it is.

The last week has been good. As I have seen people, I have been able to tell some of them the news.

Lily's vocab continues to get funnier and better. Thursday she said something, then she said, "Isn't that incredible?" I cracked up! But I cannot laugh too hard or she asks me why I am laughing and I don't want to hurt her feelings.

She also has been pretending to have binoculars. She puts her hands up to her eyes and looks out her binoculars and looks for whatever item she has on her minds.

Being the sweet dad that he is, Matt said to Lily the other night, "I am going to tell you four things that I love about you." He named the four. Lily then said, "I want five!" I guess everyone loves to hear good things about themselves....haha.

Every time we pray, Lily wants to pray for the baby in my belly. I hope she continues to be so ready to pray.

Lily will be THREE! this week. Crazy. Off to finish paying bills, then to rest. The last week or so has been a little rocky with pregnancy woozies.

I have a good idea.....

Lily's favorite new phase:

"I have a good idea." It precedes half of all things that come out of her mouth. I am not exaggerating.

"I have a good idea. Let's go on an ba-enture." (adventure)

"I have a good idea. Let's go to the store."

"I have a good idea. I want peanut butter and apple."

"I have a good idea. Can I watch Mickey Mouse Clubhouse while you take your shower?"

"I have a good idea. Baby can come with us." (Baby is her imaginary friend...)

Another new favorite phrase:

"My doctor says I can't eat that." Manipulation at its best.....

Random, she calls robins, chicken birds. Several mornings last week she said, "Look! I see a chicken bird." She called another animal a donut-pecker this morning. I don't think she even knows what a donut is....I think she got it mixed up with a woodpecker because we've been talking about woodpeckers recently. Who knows.

She's in bed now, but I am absolutely certain she will have 100 good ideas tomorrow. :)