The Real Beginning of Spring

Well, I haven't been very good about writing this week, partially because things don't change that much and partially because my back has been giving me so much trouble. Our days are spent eating, trying to burp, napping, cooing and laughing, and then starting it all over again. Donovan is getting bigger every day and he is so engaged; we spend a lot of time "talking" to each other and laughing! Today I had him on the sofa propped up on a pillow; I looked over and it looked like he was starting to roll. I'm not sure he really could have, but, even though I'm moving very slowly with my back, I was there in a flash. From now on he lies on the floor! The weather is so perfect for being outside, but with my back so painful, I didn't feel I could carry him out there, let alone push the stroller any distance. So he had to spend the day in the house looking at the furniture. Too bad! Before my very eyes I have become my mother!! As she aged (much older than I am now) and didn't get around very well, she created a little "nest" around her chair so she didn't have to get up. I find myself now doing the same thing: gathering book, bottle, diapers, wipes, burp cloths, etc. all around. Next week is Maris and Avery's spring break, so we'll be taking Avery on his trip and Donovan will spend the week with his parents. I'll try to get on here from time to time to update on that trip, but no more Donovan for a week.