Swimming

Jake LOVED his very first swim lesson and didn't want to get out of the pool! They sang and swam to some of his favorite songs: Wheels on the Bus, Itsy Bitsy Spider and others. He even got to jump into the pool!

Here are a few pics of our lil' fish:


Doesn't he look so big in this picture ? :

Nemo

Jake would love to be a fish - he loves to swim. A few times a day he will say "poo?" Meaning: Take me to the pool, please. He has been a few times when we went on vacations or went with Papa to different hotels...so, we know he is a bit familiar with the idea. Two weeks ago when we went to sign up for swim lessons for him at the YMCA, he was tugging on his jacket and saying "poo"..meaning: take my jacket off, I'm going swimming! Last weekend we took him during family swim time and he could not have been happier. He had a smile on his face the whole time and splashed like a mad man. He even kicked his legs as if he were a member of the US Olympic Swim Team! We are so happy that he loves it and we are looking forward to his swim lessons. By week 2 I'm sure he will be better than Mommy!

Jake is still picking up words left and right and is able to communicate a bit better. Every meal is "looooounnncchhh" (pronounced like a true frenchie)and he points out "cucks" (trucks), cars and "round and round"'s (school busses) on the road. He loves to yell names randomly: YaYa, Papa, MiMi, Ahnny (he has many aunties), Lally (Magaly), Titty (kitty), Two..he has so many friends and family that he gives shout outs too.

He loves puppies and sleeps with at least one stuffed puppy a night, but no more than 3. His tiny arms can only carry so much!

February is almost behind us.. hopefully March brings nicer weather so that we can get out for more walks and get his toy cars outside to drive!

Love is in the Air!

Happy Valentine's Day!

We had a great weekend and shared it with many family members and friends. Saturday, Auntie Kim visited and we had a great time catching up with her. Jake loved that she let him walk the house in mommy's boots..he loves to wear anyones shoes, so the boots were a great time. They literally went to his bum! Needless to say, it was a riot watching him walk in them. I guess you could say Auntie Kim and Jake had a "playdate"! Later on, Auntie Kaylin came over and we did a bit of V-day shopping. In the evening we had dinner with Grampy & MiMi and Jake was spoiled with great gifts.


Sunday morning the Gregsons hung out and exchanged Valentine's..mommy got some pretty jewelry, Jake got come crayons and a coloring book..Daddy got new sneaks. Later on, Uncle Timmy, Auntie Shelley and YaYa visited. More presents - a puppy, balloon, snacks and clothes..he is so loved! We had a great time watching the Daytona 500 (what an ordeal!) and just hanging out. Jake was non-stop all night and the second his little head hit the crib, he was out! He loves, loves, loves hanging out with his family - there was no shortage of hugs and kisses from him tonight. He says each persons name (over and over) and delivers kisses and hugs (over and over). It's very cute now, might not be in 16 years! ;)

The toys and presents were all wonderful but the real gift he has are his family and friends. Jake is loved by so many people, near and far. He truly is one lucky boy.

Hope you all had a great Valentine's Day! <3

Congrats to Adrienne & Kevin on their engagement!!

February 2010

February is here? The winter has treated us well so far..with a storm coming it reminds me of a lesson I recently learned. When sending anything to daycare (clothes, toys, lunch boxes, etc) LABEL IT ALL. We have no snow pants. They went to daycare one day and never returned. It's quite difficult to find snow pants in February, as odd as that may sound. All the stores are gearing up for the spring/summer and have moved on with the clothes. I swear I sent the pants, the teacher swears she can't find them. To make matters worse, the "spare pair" is missing as well. They were both hand me downs..so there is no real loss to us. I'm hoping for a large storm this week and for the pants to magically fall from the sky with the snow. Fat chance, I know.

Classes have started relatively smoothly..I'm already looking forward to spring break..

Remember: Label the labels!

Happy February, stay warm!