22 weeks and counting!

This week marks 22 weeks (I think, although it could be 21). I better figure that out! Our little boy has been moving around ALOT in the last few days...I feel him all of the time - little pops in my belly here and there. I am totally in love with his little "kicks" and can't get enough of them...the experience is so amazing and I can now start to understand why some women say that they LOVE being pregnant. I couldn't even fathom that idea until now. Now it all makes sense and I am excited for the serious movements and kicks as he grows. Lee got to feel my belly move a bit last Saturday with the kicks or punches from our little bun. He thought it was very cool, however, I have to admit that I thought he'd be more excited. He said "wow, I felt it...that is great" and then took his hand off my belly and went back to watching his football game! HA! I assume this is the typical male response and completely understand.

We have chosen a name for our little boy, but I'm going to make many of my readers wait in suspense until we reveal it. Our family knows what it is, but that's about it. Maybe our best friends do too. We're thrilled with the name and we already refer to him by it so we're hooked. It fits perfectly with Reinis and is a very strong name with a ton of meaning for both of us!

Tomorrow we're leaving for San Francisco to spend Christmas with my brother, sister, and their families. I am so excited for them to see the growing belly and to spend some quality family time. We have a fun filled long weekend planned with a trip to the Science Center, lots of eating (YAY!), and probably movie watching. I spent last weekend making cookies for the trip so I hope my family is ready for them! Not only will we spend Christmas with my family, but Lee & I will be able to share Hanukkah with them this year which is always great. Maybe we should make latkes? Hmmmm.

Happy Hanukkah to all and a Merry Christmas too!!