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Thursday, March 11, 2010

Almost Two

It's hard to believe that Will is going to be two in just a few days. When did he get so old?? I haven't said this in a long time but I really think this is the best age ever. Aside from the occasional "terrible two's" moments which usually consists of his brother getting hit, his entire dinner ending up on the floor or a tantrum because he doesn't want to get dressed, he really is such a good boy and so fun to be around. He is always laughing and smiling and is overall just a happy little guy. He surprises me everyday with the things he has learned. The other day we were getting ready to go out and I was busy getting Jack into his car seat. When I turned around, Will had his coat and hat already on. I had no idea he knew how to put his coat on and I still don't know how he did it!

Will still doesn't have the biggest vocabulary yet but we are working on trying to get him to say more by always asking him to repeat what we say. Sometimes it works sometimes it doesn't but hopefully soon we'll be able to understand what he says. He isn't at a loss for words though and is always talking up a storm just not necessarily in a language we understand. However, he is able to communicate with us and he does have a few choice words/phrases that he likes to use. His favorite is "more cookie" which he says whenever he wants more snacks. He also tells us to "sit" and then pats the ground or chair next to him when he wants us to sit down and play with him. The other day he told Eric he would "be right back" and then left the room and came back a minute or so later. I am always saying that to him when I run off to take care of Jack so it is funny that he picked up on it.

Another funny thing he does which cracks me up is that he claps his hands when he wants someone to come with him. He learned this from my parents who always clap their hands when they are calling to the dog to come. Will started out by copying them when he wanted the dog to follow him but now he does it when he wants people to follow him. The other day in daycare he clapped for his friend Asher to come with him into the other room.

I've accumulated lots of pictures of Will over the past few months. Here are a few of my favorites.....

Dinner with my high school friends and their kids.




New Years eve with our friends



Umm..do you know where my pants are?

Our playgroup friends.

Getting some lessons from dad.


Swimming lessons at the YMCA



Sporting mommy's Uggs

Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Thursday, February 25, 2010

3 Months!

Month 3 has been a good month for Jack. They say a baby settles into a routine around this time and this definitely was the case for Jack. I'll admit, we were a little concerned during the first two months about what was in store for us given his "witching hour" habits and restlessness during the days. However, we hit month three and Jack has become much more content and happy during the days and night which has allowed us to see his cute little personality and enjoy his adorable sweetness. We moved Jack to his crib this month and for the most part he is a pretty good sleeper. He actually started sleeping through the night but then decided that just wasn't for him. Now he goes to sleep around 9:30pm and wakes up once at night (usually at 3am) and then sleeps until about 8:00M or until his big brother just can't go another minute without waking him up. We have been working on Jack taking naps in his crib but he only lasts for about 15 minutes before waking up. However, he sleeps like a champ in his carseat and can take a 2-3 hour nap.

Jack has the cutest little giggle when we tickle him and always has big smiles whenever we talk to him. He loves to play on his playmat and is getting really good at grabbing and holding onto all the toys. He is very close to rolling over from his back to front. He is also getting very strong and can hold his head up completely on his own and enjoys sitting in his bumbo seat so he can see everything that is going on. If we are holding Jack facing over our shoulder, he fusses until we turn him around so that he is facing out to see what's going on in front of him. He is becoming such a happy and sweet baby and we have really enjoyed this past month with him. Here are some pictures from the month.....

So big!




Sleeping in his carseat

Practicing tummy time



Giggling

Does Jack look like me?

Will loves laying in our bed with Jack. He climbs into the bed and then pats the pillow until I put Jack down next to him. He isn't happy until both him and Jack are completely covered under the blankets.




Thursday, February 18, 2010

Head Strong


Jack has been working on his tummy time and is proud to show off his new skills! He will actually lay on his tummy holding his head up for a few minutes at a time without crying. He is such a happy baby and loves to have all the attention on him. We've been having so much fun with him this past month. So far he is not minding the camera in his face all the time which is good....not that he has much of a choice anyways. :-) Here are some pictures of Jack showing off his skills. Sorry..there is a lot of the same pictures but he was just so darn cute I couldn't decide. I could eat him up!






Are you done taking pictures yet mommy because....

I'm tired!

Go BC!

Looks like we might have a future BC graduate on our hands. Jack's already sporting the maroon and gold.