Week 30

  We're at the beginning of week 30, if you can believe it! Rachel's getting pregnanter and pregnanter, and looking wonderful, as always. She feels great, except for the fact that He-Who-Has-Not-Been-Named keeps kicking her in painful spots. I have no doubt he's celebrating the end of the NFL lockout by practicing for his future role as a placekicker.

  By this point, all five senses are fully functional, and the brain and nervous systems continue to develop.  At birth, the baby's vision will be around 20/400, which means he'll be able to see things a few inches from his face. Lucky for him, I saw a sign discounting LASIK on the way to the doctor today, so we'll go ahead and sign him up!

  30 weeks... It's so amazing to think that in a few short months we'll be welcoming him into our lives.  It feels as though he's been such a large part already, although I know that the changes have barely even started.  I was talking this morning with a pastor about the importance of walking with Christ with total integrity and honesty so that your kids will grow up in Christ as well.  He was saying that he's had to apologize countless times, but he always strives to make sure his kids know that he loves them first and foremost, and that they don't have to resent the church for stealing away dad.

  What an awesome adventure this is!

  And in case you're curious, our little baby is approximately the size of the wheel of a big wheel right now.  Which would explain why it would be very difficult for Rachel to ride a big wheel!