A birthday approaches

Evan's birthday is only about two weeks away, if you can believe that. I've been thinking about what we will get him for a present, and I'd really like to get him a beanbag chair. Unfortunately, I haven't seen them anywhere (except online, and I'm not paying to ship that). So if anyone's seen beanbag chairs around for a reasonable price, please let me know. Evan would love it.

Speaking of birthday presents, Ev's Uncle Jer stopped by yesterday for a short visit on his way back to law school, and left us Evan's birthday present from him. I will tell you what it is, because Evan can't read yet. It's a bat, a real aluminum bat, just the right size for a four year old slugger. Very cool, and I know Evan will be so excited about it. Problem is, I'm afraid to let him see it or touch it. No people or cars or houses within a five mile radius would be safe. Maybe this summer we'll take him to the cages, or a field in the middle of nowhere.

In non-birthday news, I've started feeling the baby move in the last two days. It's just as exciting as I remember, though it will probably be less exciting two months from now when the somersaults are keeping me awake at night. Right now it's just little bubbles and flutters, and so nice to notice when I'm sitting or laying quietly. Every step that makes it seem more real is wonderful--from hearing the heartbeat to losing my waistline to feeling that first movement. I'm getting more anxious for our sonogram in three weeks, and to see our little peanut again.