Tears at Bedtime

(From my journal to Jacob)

You have been fussy today. That usually happens after you get your shots. Last night, I had to get some stuff done and your dad was exhausted. I let you cry for 15 minutes (I'm sorry!). You fell asleep, and actually, you were calm and talking before you fell asleep. You slept for 2 hours and then woke up to eat. I fed you, and then put you down. You only cried for 3 minutes. Today for your second nap, you only cried for 1 minute! It didn't work tonight. I finally got you to sleep around 8:15, and you were out cold with your mouth wide open. :) So cute. I can't wait until I'm done with training so I can spend more time with you. I had a dream a few nights ago that you could repeat "I love you." It was so sweet!

Flirting at IHOP

(From my journal to Jacob)

Yesterday we went to IHOP. While we were waiting for a table, you were busy trying to charm everyone who came in. I think you were pretty successful. It's funny when people don't pay attention to you because you just look at them like you can't believe they wouldn't want to smile at you. You like to be busy.

Random Photo: Jacob's Cool Denim Jacket

Scooter Jake

(From my journal to Jacob)

You are 6 months old! That's so strange! You've been scooting backwards. It's so funny! You wiggle on your tummy and then scoot. Wiggle, scoot. You started green beans this weekend. They look disgusting, but actually taste okay! You're babbling a lot. This morning it was "mmmm-ba." Yesterday you laughed whenever your dad shook a jacket in front of you.

Random Photo: Beautiful Jacob

It's Okay to Eat

(From my journal to Jacob)

The night before last, you started laughing while your dad was playing with Pumpkin and a shoelace. It was so cute! You also did a big boy laugh one time over the weekend when the cats did something.

Last night you slept 3 hours straight in your crib! That was fantastic! On Saturday, we had you watch Brianna eat and then you shared a jar of bananas. Sunday night and Monday night, you ate! So I'm very happy. Toward the end of last week, I was wondering if you would ever eat -- you were crying if I even tried to put a bite in your mouth.

We keep losing your pacifiers. I think like 4 in the past week. I have no idea where they go!

The Cats Are Curious

(From my journal to Jacob)

Nana says you were good today! You napped for an hour and then you didn't cry the whole time! Hooray! I'm so happy. I showed off pictures of you at work today and they're hanging on the wall near my machine. You're so cute!

Today you wanted to get up at 5:30 a.m., but I was mean and made you go back to sleep.

You wore your "monkey" outfit from Aunt Jemima today, and it was so cute on you! You'll probably be too big for it soon.

You got to pet Pumpkin a little today. You smile so big! You get upset when the cats ignore you. You try to be friendly by giving them smiles. It's so cute. Pumpkin is a little curious about you, but Boehmke stays away unless you're crying. I'm not sure if she wants to help or hurt you, so I'm not taking any chances!