Sunday, October 31, 2010
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
The best weekends are those with family!
Over the weekend we went up to PA to visit with Andrew's parents, his sister, brother in law, and our nephew Garrett. Garrett was staying over at Grandma and Grandpa's for the weekend so Jacob got to spend the entire weekend with his cousin. I think he had a blast! Garrett spent so much time with Jacob and was so sweet with him. Grandma got Jacob a barn with animals and a farmer on a tractor so Garrett showed Jacob just what to do with the toy. Garrett also played with all of Jacob's toys, rolled around on the ground, and entertained Jacob with wrestling, jumping all around, and riding his bike. I think Jacob was really wishing he was a little bigger so he could chase after his cousin. I had a wonderful time watching the two of them interact.
As they get older, I'm sure at times, Garrett will probably be annoyed by Jacob tagging along, but I hope they become good friends over the years. I couldn't help but picture the two of them dressed in their camo, heading off to deer camp with their daddies for the first day of hunting season. For the record I never thought I would picture that, but it is a tradition in Andrew's family. I also know how much Andrew loves to be in the woods with his dad, uncles, and cousins and I want Jacob to love that time as much as his father.
As they get older, I'm sure at times, Garrett will probably be annoyed by Jacob tagging along, but I hope they become good friends over the years. I couldn't help but picture the two of them dressed in their camo, heading off to deer camp with their daddies for the first day of hunting season. For the record I never thought I would picture that, but it is a tradition in Andrew's family. I also know how much Andrew loves to be in the woods with his dad, uncles, and cousins and I want Jacob to love that time as much as his father.
Tuesday, October 5, 2010
5 Months
My baby is growing up so fast. I cannot believe that today he is 5 months old. I feel like these last 5 months have flown by. Not to long ago I was planting flowers in the backyard when I had to go to bathroom and my water broke. How did my little 8lb 6 oz baby grow into my 18lb/19lb bubba?
Last night I had a very sweet moment with him when we got home from daycare. He was in a really good mood and sitting in his blue seat on the bay window as I was cleaning and preparing his bottles for the next day. I was talking to him and asking him about his day and he just started "singing". I started to "sing" back and we did this for about 15 minutes. I think we were both having a fun time as I would "sing" something and he would "sing" the same thing back. I wish I could have recorded the interaction. Andrew came home and could hear us from outside. He tried to record our session but Jacob became more interested in the camera than singing.
My little boy has changed so much this last month. He is rolling from his back to stomach in a blink of an eye. He still hasn't figured out how to roll from his front to back. He is starting to get up on his knees but isn't scooting too much. He is a lot more interactive and very interested in what is going on around him. He loves to sit at the dinner table with us and I think he would love to eat what we are eating. So far he has had sweet potatoes and peas. I think tomorrow we will have him try avocados. He loves going to daycare and is very social when he is there. His teacher Miss Beth loves him. She always tells me how sweet he is and how he is always in a good mood. He has a few friends in his class that he loves, especially one little girl, Nora. He loves to snuggle and cuddle and I am so thankful for that. I hope he never gets tired of his mommys hugs and kisses.
Over the weekend I had to put all of his 3-6 months clothes away and got out the 6-9 month clothes and washed them. I cannot believe that we have filled up an entire bin of clothes that he has grown out of. Sometimes I wish he would stop growing up and stay my little baby forever but then I remember that there are so many wonderful moments to come.
Last night I had a very sweet moment with him when we got home from daycare. He was in a really good mood and sitting in his blue seat on the bay window as I was cleaning and preparing his bottles for the next day. I was talking to him and asking him about his day and he just started "singing". I started to "sing" back and we did this for about 15 minutes. I think we were both having a fun time as I would "sing" something and he would "sing" the same thing back. I wish I could have recorded the interaction. Andrew came home and could hear us from outside. He tried to record our session but Jacob became more interested in the camera than singing.
My little boy has changed so much this last month. He is rolling from his back to stomach in a blink of an eye. He still hasn't figured out how to roll from his front to back. He is starting to get up on his knees but isn't scooting too much. He is a lot more interactive and very interested in what is going on around him. He loves to sit at the dinner table with us and I think he would love to eat what we are eating. So far he has had sweet potatoes and peas. I think tomorrow we will have him try avocados. He loves going to daycare and is very social when he is there. His teacher Miss Beth loves him. She always tells me how sweet he is and how he is always in a good mood. He has a few friends in his class that he loves, especially one little girl, Nora. He loves to snuggle and cuddle and I am so thankful for that. I hope he never gets tired of his mommys hugs and kisses.
Over the weekend I had to put all of his 3-6 months clothes away and got out the 6-9 month clothes and washed them. I cannot believe that we have filled up an entire bin of clothes that he has grown out of. Sometimes I wish he would stop growing up and stay my little baby forever but then I remember that there are so many wonderful moments to come.
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Daddy is Home....Thank Goodness
For the last two weeks Andrew has been in Montana for training. When he left two Sundays ago I was very nervous and scared but Jacob and I had lots of activities lined up to keep us busy. The first week went very well and we were visited by Grandma Barb, Aunt Rachel, and our friend Leila. Friday we headed home to PA to spend the weekend with my parents and Jacob got sick. The second week by ourselves did not go very well. We were both home sick on Tuesday and Wednesday and Aunt Rachel had to come save us on Monday night, Wednesday night, and Thursday night. Thank goodness for Aunt Rachel!!! Thursday night Aunt Rachel came over to babysit while I went to bell choir and I left counting down the hours until Andrew got home. When I arrived home at 8:30, Rachel had Jacob fed and asleep and I couldn't have loved her anymore. I took Jacob upstairs, put him in his crib, and took a long shower and went to bed. Finally, at 2am, Andrew came home!
We missed daddy during the two weeks he was gone, but we talked to him every night on the phone and sent him picture updates 2 or 3 times a day. Jacob learned some new tricks while he was away. He started sleeping on his side, sucking his right thumb, staying on his stomach more, is sticking out his tounge,and playing in the jumperoo. Andrew was so happy to see Jacob on Friday morning and they have been inseparable ever since. I think Jacob is very glad to have his best friend back.
We missed daddy during the two weeks he was gone, but we talked to him every night on the phone and sent him picture updates 2 or 3 times a day. Jacob learned some new tricks while he was away. He started sleeping on his side, sucking his right thumb, staying on his stomach more, is sticking out his tounge,and playing in the jumperoo. Andrew was so happy to see Jacob on Friday morning and they have been inseparable ever since. I think Jacob is very glad to have his best friend back.
Sunday, September 12, 2010
Orange Cap
Today Jacob and I went to get the mail and we got a gift from my grandmother. I had no clue what it was but when I opened it up it was 2 knit caps for winter! She knit Andrew one 2 years ago for hunting season and when Jacob was born we asked her to knit one for Jacob. To my surprise I got a matching cap to go with the boys.
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Yummy....Rice Cereal
Jacob started rice cereal on Sunday. We mixed it with breast milk the first time and it did not go very well. He got pretty pissed that it tasted like breast milk but was not in a bottle. Tonight we mixed it with formula and it went much better. He really seemed to enjoy it and even started making some pretty funny noises as he ate. We think he is definitely going to be a linebacker when he grows up.
If he continues to do well with the rice cereal over the next few weeks he will be able to start some fruits and vegetables. I spent Sunday evening making some butternut squash and sweet potato baby food for him. I have peas, green beans, and apple sauce to make on Friday or Saturday. I think he is really going to love trying new foods.
Friday, September 3, 2010
4 Month Appointment
Today Jacob had his 4 month appointment and it was very exciting. He will now be able to start rice cereal and baby food! I can't believe how quickly he has grown up.
Weight: 17 lbs 5 oz.- 90th percentile
Height: 26 1/2 inches long- 90th percentile
Head Circumference: 42 1/2 cm.- 90th percentile
Last Saturday at dinner with Andrew's family everyone made a guess as to how much he would weigh and Uncle Jason is the big winner.
Here were the guesses:
Mike- 15lbs. 12 oz.
Garrett- 16 lbs. 8oz.
Barb- 17lbs. 1oz.
Kristi- 17lbs. 2 oz.
Jason- 17lbs. 5 oz.
Sally- 17 lbs. 8 oz.
Andrew- 18lbs.
Over the past two months since Jacob's last appointment he has started to laugh out loud, put his hands together and hold things, hold himself up with is arms when on his tummy, and is now officially rolling over from back to tummy! His hernia is looking a lot better and we hope he will be able to pull it all the way in as he starts using his stomach muscles more.
Weight: 17 lbs 5 oz.- 90th percentile
Height: 26 1/2 inches long- 90th percentile
Head Circumference: 42 1/2 cm.- 90th percentile
Last Saturday at dinner with Andrew's family everyone made a guess as to how much he would weigh and Uncle Jason is the big winner.
Here were the guesses:
Mike- 15lbs. 12 oz.
Garrett- 16 lbs. 8oz.
Barb- 17lbs. 1oz.
Kristi- 17lbs. 2 oz.
Jason- 17lbs. 5 oz.
Sally- 17 lbs. 8 oz.
Andrew- 18lbs.
Over the past two months since Jacob's last appointment he has started to laugh out loud, put his hands together and hold things, hold himself up with is arms when on his tummy, and is now officially rolling over from back to tummy! His hernia is looking a lot better and we hope he will be able to pull it all the way in as he starts using his stomach muscles more.
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