Bedtime, Fun Times, Worries, and Food Preferences

(From my journal to Jacob)

You applaud yourself whenever you think you've done something good -- bringing a diaper to the Genie, stacking blocks, being nice to the cat, dumping all of the water bottles all over the kitchen. :) Last night I gave you your blankie and said it was time for bed. You walked straight to your crib and put your arms up. I put you in and you went right to sleep. Your dad and I were laughing hard because it amazed us and it was so cute!

You kick your soccer ball around, but have to throw it at the cats if they are close. You think that's hilarious. You help put toys away at bed time. You dance to "Old MacDonald" and say, "Ee-ohh." You love being outside and you want to run in the street. You do not want to hold hands. You freak out when your dad or I cough a lot or sneeze. You sort of cry out and then you're almost crying until you get to use and get as close as possible. Then you look really worried and keep watching and patting us. It's so sweet that you're worried, but your dad and I can't figure out how you'd even know there could be something to worry about.

You love to give hugs. You love to chase us and have us chase you. You love meat sticks and canned carrots. You do not like macaroni and cheese or Cheerios. You love Goldfish crackers. You don't like soda or juice (good!) but you love sweet tea. You don't get much of that, though. Just water and milk. You LOVE ice cream. You look for Daddy sometimes in the afternoon. It's sweet. I wish you understood that he's at work or class. We love you! You are so fun and so loving.