On a more positive note, Nimbus has done fantastic with Rachel. He hasn't ever tried to bother her...and amazingly, he doesn't even try to bother her toys. We were worried he'd like her mat with the hanging toys...but he hasn't bothered it. I think her crying sometimes gets to him though as he was used to a pretty calm household before she arrived. Here's a pic of him "covering his ears" to block out the noise:o) Actually, Rachel wasn't crying when we took this picture, but Nimbus has been known to cover his ears when that happens!
We had a rough night Sunday night. Adam ended up taking off work on Tuesday to help me with her. It was great to have some help! Sometimes I just need a break! We got to go to the greenway since it was so beautiful and then Uncle Nate came over on Tuesday night (Aunt Lauren was working). Adam and Nate worked on Nate's computer that had died...I have never seen so many "loose screws"...literally! I have no idea how they got that computer back together with no screws left over...but they did! They're computer wizards!
Adam played Rachel a couple of tunes this week - the Kermit the Frog Song in particular. Here's a pic of him playing for her and a video clip (which hopefully he won't kill me for putting on here...he was just messing around and not actually playing a song)...wait a minute, is that two different guitars?!?! Yes, it is. Adam has become quite the guitar guru lately. He's remodeled both of these guitars and has a couple of others (an acoustic, ukulele, etc.). He really enjoys messing with them. I have also learned alot because he tells me all about them...does anyone know what a humbucker is?!?!?! or locking tuners??!??! or pick ups?!?!? I now know thanks to Adam sharing his love of guitars with me!
Rachel and I have been reading alot of books lately. Her favorites include "Guess How Much I Love You" and "Goodnight Moon". She's actually starting to pay attention when I read to some extent! We have also been singing alot of songs. Our favorite right now is "Jesus Loves Me". It really seems to have a calming effect on her when I sing it to her. We sing it the original way, but we also have a new beat that we sing it to. I think she likes the new beat best...but either way...it's proof that Jesus can take control of a situation and turn it for the better when she's upset and we sing this song together.
We're heading to Cookeville this weekend for a baby dedication by my Pa on Sunday at my home church. So, we're really excited about that! My mom is going to watch Rachel while Adam and I go to Nick's restuarant (our favorite place to eat ever!) on Saturday night so we're looking very forward to that. We will no doubt get a piece of the ice cream pie to share and I'll probably have my standard chicken strips with baked potato...although I might decide on the prime rib which is also to die for! We'll post pics of all of this next week...so stay tuned...
