We’re finally home again after an 18-day stay in Oklahoma. It was sooo nice to be with family and get to see friends, but Max and I are both glad to be home.

I am avoiding thinking too much about how close Christmas is… it makes me feel a little panicky. I haven’t even begun lists or anything. Eeek.

Seemingly overnight, Max has become a fabulous tribal dancer– he bounces and spins, flailing his arms about (and sometimes he chants as well). All he needs is a good drumbeat, though the music from commercials seems to inspire him, too.

The morning sickness is getting a little better– hopefully it will just leave for good *very* soon. I have an appointment next Wednesday, and hopefully we’ll get to hear a heartbeat!