"Burger..." (said in a very breathless way)

(From my journal to Jacob)

You are wonderful! I cannot believe how many words you know. You repeat almost everything. You love buses, trucks, and bikes. Oh, and lawnmowers. You are starting to call me "mommy" instead of "miney," unless you're really upset or tired. It makes me kind of sad because it's so special and because it means you're growing up! You are getting so old!

You had hand-mouth-foot this past week. On Monday night, you were burning up (103) and listless. We asked if you wanted dinner, and you croaked out, "bur-ger" like it was your dying breath. Your dad and I were laughing so hard. You're all better now, but I think you're still tired and you're cranky! You throw fits for very small reasons.

You love to "feed" us with your toy spoon when we read your picture book. Your favorite song is "If You're Happy And You Know It."

Oh, you love playing an eye blinking game. I used it one time when you were really tired to get you to fall asleep.

You say, "I love you." Before bedtime, we do a puzzle, read stories, rock, and then you go in your crib and we each hug you good night and get kisses. :)

You know about half of the alphabet and can do alphabet puzzles. You know all of the pictures under the letters just by seeing the letter puzzle piece. You know some colors and numbers. You know a ton of animal sounds. You don't like juice. You love Wally. You say "please" and "thank you." "Away" means put it away. "Side" means you want to go outside. You try to convince us of things with big eyes and serious head nods. Sometimes you cut our bedtime routine short by saying, "night night!" sharply and then we have to put you in your bed. You do a really good roar and a great "ribbit!" Grandpa S. is "Popeye." You love Kim and Maggie at daycare. You love to say, "Rosie."

Random Photo: Jacob and the Grandparents

Random Photos: Jacob Can Fly!

Random Photo: Jacob and Auntie Anne Poolside

Chatter from Jacob

(From my journal to Jacob)

You are repeating everything now. It's so fun. You know lowercase "b" and possibly "a." You stopped sleeping well a couple of weeks ago when I started a temp job. I've been home for a week and a half and you still don't sleep as well as you used to. You love to say "lawnmower." You say "Boppa" and "Momma" for Grandma and Grandpa. You love to "wock" in the rocking chair. you love giving hugs and kisses. You kiss Pumpkin. You wave to Boehmke and she "waves" back.

Random Photo: Jacob and Aunt Sarah

Random Photo: Greg & Jacob at Butler