This is a video of Jake attempting to use one of those Skip it toys after watching Mia do it..
Disregard the "diaper only" look..he went through two outfits today, kiddie pools!
May 31, 2010
Long Weekend!
We had a great long weekend and even got some things accomplished around the house. The lawn looks a bit better, we have a grill and a table for the deck AND the piles of laundry were finally put away! It was quite long both Sat and Sunday as Jake just didn't want to nap. Actually, Saturday he did..in the car. Didn't give Mommy and Daddy too much of a break..but we enjoyed the 3 days spent together as a family, none the less. Monday we celebrated Memorial Day with a trip to MA to the Thompson's home. It was a great day spent in the backyard - in the kiddie pool and on the trampoline.
Bring on June and the SUMMER!
Bring on June and the SUMMER!
May 24, 2010
For Auntie Kim
Have a great day Ahnieee...you are up very early today, but just think - in a few days you will be relaxing pool side with my friend Sydney! Have a great week and I hope the weekend comes quickly!
Love you!
Jake man
May 20, 2010
Elephants, Gregsons, Zebras and Giraffs
...all things found at the zoo on Monday! We decided a few weeks ago that when the craziness of the semester was over, when and only when we were ALL done with our classes, we would take a family day. Monday was that day - we took Jake to Roger Williams Zoo here in RI. I am NOT a huge zoo person, but found it pretty cool that we have a lovely zoo here in RI. Giraffs and Elephants hang out next to I-95! Jake had a great day and had the look of shock and pleasure on his face all day..something like this:
He LOVED every minute of it! It was a beautiful day and we spent a little over 3 hours walking the zoo and exploring all it had to offer. We could have stayed even longer, but nap time could not be lost! Jake continues to talk about the zoo..today I asked him if he saw seals and he told me yes, the were "back" aka black, and were in "wahwah" aka water. He told me he saw puppies and they were going "nuh-nights", aka they were sleeping. He also told me he saw a "G raff" eat "dass" (grass) and stretchhhh its neck. This is all true and I was a bit surprised that he remembered!
In other news, Jake is adjusting VERY well to his new daycare and loves it. Drop off has become easier and easier the past 3 weeks. We are all very happy about this.
Here are a few shots from this week...
He LOVED every minute of it! It was a beautiful day and we spent a little over 3 hours walking the zoo and exploring all it had to offer. We could have stayed even longer, but nap time could not be lost! Jake continues to talk about the zoo..today I asked him if he saw seals and he told me yes, the were "back" aka black, and were in "wahwah" aka water. He told me he saw puppies and they were going "nuh-nights", aka they were sleeping. He also told me he saw a "G raff" eat "dass" (grass) and stretchhhh its neck. This is all true and I was a bit surprised that he remembered!
In other news, Jake is adjusting VERY well to his new daycare and loves it. Drop off has become easier and easier the past 3 weeks. We are all very happy about this.
Here are a few shots from this week...
May 15, 2010
May 09, 2010
Happy Mother's Day
Jake is blessed to be surrounded by some amazing women...he wishes you ALL a very happy mother's day. We celebrated the weekend in Massachusetts with a birthday party for Auntie Shelley on Saturday and then lunch with YaYa on Sunday. Jake hung as long as he could at the birthday party, and was a huge hit! We stayed at Auntie Shelley's and Uncle T-T's house Saturday night and Jake made Mommy's day on Sunday by sleeping until 10:15 am! It was a blessing to wake up on Monther's Day with him sleeping between Alex and I. The kid LOVES to move around and roll all over..but what better way to wake up on this day than with him clutching my neck.
When I was younger my grandmother had this activity for us where she would have Courtney and I make a list of all the things we were to people.. back when I was about seven it went like this: sister, daughter, cousin, granddaughter, niece, friend. I remember trying to rack my brain to come up with as many things as I could. Well.. from time to time I'll make a mental note of the changes.. the relationship at the top of the list now is: Mommy. I can't even imagine life without our little man. Following the all important title of Mommy is Wife. Times get crazy lately with work, Jake, school, and all the other things going on in our hectic lives..and I do admit I take that role for granted. I am blessed to have an amazing husband who is my partner in parenthood, marriage and all that life throws at as. He is a constant supporter of anything I do in life..and I take that for granted too much. Love you alex!
The list goes on..daughter, sister, friend, Aunt, cousin, niece, friend, best friend, BFF, teammate, daugher in law, sister in law, co-worker, facebook friend (ha!)..and I am VERY lucky to be able to take on these roles and be in relationships with those who surround our family.
Love you & miss you, Gramma Bettie, thanks for the everlasting lessons you taught me.
Whether your list is long or short.. never take those around you for granted!
When I was younger my grandmother had this activity for us where she would have Courtney and I make a list of all the things we were to people.. back when I was about seven it went like this: sister, daughter, cousin, granddaughter, niece, friend. I remember trying to rack my brain to come up with as many things as I could. Well.. from time to time I'll make a mental note of the changes.. the relationship at the top of the list now is: Mommy. I can't even imagine life without our little man. Following the all important title of Mommy is Wife. Times get crazy lately with work, Jake, school, and all the other things going on in our hectic lives..and I do admit I take that role for granted. I am blessed to have an amazing husband who is my partner in parenthood, marriage and all that life throws at as. He is a constant supporter of anything I do in life..and I take that for granted too much. Love you alex!
The list goes on..daughter, sister, friend, Aunt, cousin, niece, friend, best friend, BFF, teammate, daugher in law, sister in law, co-worker, facebook friend (ha!)..and I am VERY lucky to be able to take on these roles and be in relationships with those who surround our family.
Love you & miss you, Gramma Bettie, thanks for the everlasting lessons you taught me.
Whether your list is long or short.. never take those around you for granted!
May 02, 2010
Birthday May!
Happppyyyy Birthday to some very special people in Jake's life. MiMi celebrated a birthday on Saturday and Papa on Sunday! We were very lucky to get to share in Mimi's celebration and hope to visit Papa REALLY soon!
Another month kicks off! Tomorrow starts a new chapter for Jake in his daycare chronicles! He starts at a local daycare tomorrow..after visiting it twice this past week, we think it's a great match!
More pics to come.. just wanted a quick shout-out to two of Jake's favorite peeps!
XOXOXOX to Mimi and Papa -- have a wonderful year!
Another month kicks off! Tomorrow starts a new chapter for Jake in his daycare chronicles! He starts at a local daycare tomorrow..after visiting it twice this past week, we think it's a great match!
More pics to come.. just wanted a quick shout-out to two of Jake's favorite peeps!
XOXOXOX to Mimi and Papa -- have a wonderful year!
April 22, 2010
Just Sayin'
While I have a few minutes i'll update with a few things that Jake can verbalize!
Where does an octopus live? "Oh Shin"
He can name all the animals and their noises.. my personal favorite "ew, ew, ah, ah" Monkey!
Yesterday I was teasing him and asking him wear his bathing suit was (knowing I was sitting on it)..Jake's response "Mommy have it". Today at school when a freind wasn't too nice Jake told his teacher (over and over) "Sue, he hit Jake" Sentences! Where did my baby go? "Honey", aka Hannah, is a friend at school and he loves to direct her: "Sit, Honey" "Read, Honey" "Book, Honey" This is his directing her at story time!
Favorites: Elmo & Barney, ducky boots and rain coat, goldfish
If he hangs out with someone and they leave "Where (insert name) GO? (again, over and over) If I ask him where Daddy is he says "work"..he loves trucks and yells BIG CUCK when we pass by even the smallest of "cucks". "Round, Rounds" are a favorite too (buses). Playing asketball, swimming, football (aka, "hot balls") and
As I type this, he is watching his new Elmo movie (thank you YAYA!), wearing his Ducky raincoat, boots, and pajamas all the while eating goldfish. Life is good..
Where does an octopus live? "Oh Shin"
He can name all the animals and their noises.. my personal favorite "ew, ew, ah, ah" Monkey!
Yesterday I was teasing him and asking him wear his bathing suit was (knowing I was sitting on it)..Jake's response "Mommy have it". Today at school when a freind wasn't too nice Jake told his teacher (over and over) "Sue, he hit Jake" Sentences! Where did my baby go? "Honey", aka Hannah, is a friend at school and he loves to direct her: "Sit, Honey" "Read, Honey" "Book, Honey" This is his directing her at story time!
Favorites: Elmo & Barney, ducky boots and rain coat, goldfish
If he hangs out with someone and they leave "Where (insert name) GO? (again, over and over) If I ask him where Daddy is he says "work"..he loves trucks and yells BIG CUCK when we pass by even the smallest of "cucks". "Round, Rounds" are a favorite too (buses). Playing asketball, swimming, football (aka, "hot balls") and
As I type this, he is watching his new Elmo movie (thank you YAYA!), wearing his Ducky raincoat, boots, and pajamas all the while eating goldfish. Life is good..
April 21, 2010
Short
Has it really been THAT long since we updated?
Ok..so I am a bad blogger, does that make me a bad Mom? No - because I have been attending to other very important matters.. Jake, School, Work, Jake, School, Work and trying to keep up with other normal day to day things and family and friends. Easter was this month.. great weekend with YaYa visiting and a great day at MiMi's house. Not to mention we got up to MA to see Papa and family. Good times. Jake did not get a ton of candy this Easter, which was fab. Clothes, a basketball hoop (future MJ) and tons of Elmo stuff...he is loved and spoiled. Oh, and a GINORMOUS box of Goldfish. We will not be running out of snacks until about Christmas.
April = end of semester. I know I have a presentation looming over my head and I am sure Alex has stuff too. I try not to ask him, because just knowing what I have to do stresses me out. I can't stress for him too!
So...what can I update you on.. oh - Jake has is learner's permit and has started driving:
Ok..so I am a bad blogger, does that make me a bad Mom? No - because I have been attending to other very important matters.. Jake, School, Work, Jake, School, Work and trying to keep up with other normal day to day things and family and friends. Easter was this month.. great weekend with YaYa visiting and a great day at MiMi's house. Not to mention we got up to MA to see Papa and family. Good times. Jake did not get a ton of candy this Easter, which was fab. Clothes, a basketball hoop (future MJ) and tons of Elmo stuff...he is loved and spoiled. Oh, and a GINORMOUS box of Goldfish. We will not be running out of snacks until about Christmas.
April = end of semester. I know I have a presentation looming over my head and I am sure Alex has stuff too. I try not to ask him, because just knowing what I have to do stresses me out. I can't stress for him too!
So...what can I update you on.. oh - Jake has is learner's permit and has started driving:
March 29, 2010
March Madness
Yet another month to fly by! We have been playing catchup up lately, it seems. Alex has had to work more hours at EHL and with the school year nearing an end (yah!!) I feel as though I've started the scramble to get stuff done. This month has had it's ups and downs..
Jake continues to pee on the potty, at times and shows a bit less interest but we are A OK with that! He did pee twice on it in one day last week at school. Apparently, he likes to keep up with the older boys and enjoys going into the big kid bathroom. This is not the only thing he likes to do with the older kids - basketball is his new love! The boys next door play and every day when we pull up to the house after school he looks over to their driveway and says "ball?". A walk outside now consists of walking to their basketball net and playing with their ball. It's so hard to convince him to play with his own (adult sized) basketball and not theirs. I have to say - I love the little athlete in him already! At school he longs to play at the big kid section where they have basketball hoop. Whenever I pick him up, as soon as we get through the gate he runs for the big kid area and wants to play with them. It breaks my heart to have to pull him away! Literally, PULL him away. Someday, Jake!
The stomach bug hit us all pretty hard last week..it was probably one of the longest weeks we have had. Thankfully, Jake had it for only a few hours (the vomiting at least) and was able to go to Sesame Street and see Elmo and gang! He was such a good boy, sat on our laps most of the time and a bit in his own chair. He loved the show!
April is fast approaching, as is Easter! With Easter comes a visit to MA to see some family on Saturday and some QT with Yaya, who will be coming to stay for a few nights. We are excited to see everyone!
Hugging Elmo
One person happy with all the rain.. loves his "quack quack" rain coat!
We're gonna keep on truckin'....
Will he go ??
Jake continues to pee on the potty, at times and shows a bit less interest but we are A OK with that! He did pee twice on it in one day last week at school. Apparently, he likes to keep up with the older boys and enjoys going into the big kid bathroom. This is not the only thing he likes to do with the older kids - basketball is his new love! The boys next door play and every day when we pull up to the house after school he looks over to their driveway and says "ball?". A walk outside now consists of walking to their basketball net and playing with their ball. It's so hard to convince him to play with his own (adult sized) basketball and not theirs. I have to say - I love the little athlete in him already! At school he longs to play at the big kid section where they have basketball hoop. Whenever I pick him up, as soon as we get through the gate he runs for the big kid area and wants to play with them. It breaks my heart to have to pull him away! Literally, PULL him away. Someday, Jake!
The stomach bug hit us all pretty hard last week..it was probably one of the longest weeks we have had. Thankfully, Jake had it for only a few hours (the vomiting at least) and was able to go to Sesame Street and see Elmo and gang! He was such a good boy, sat on our laps most of the time and a bit in his own chair. He loved the show!
April is fast approaching, as is Easter! With Easter comes a visit to MA to see some family on Saturday and some QT with Yaya, who will be coming to stay for a few nights. We are excited to see everyone!
Hugging Elmo
One person happy with all the rain.. loves his "quack quack" rain coat!
We're gonna keep on truckin'....
Will he go ??
March 13, 2010
The Pee Word
Potty.
Jake has been showing sings lately of wanting to use the potty like a "big boy". His teachers say that whenever it's time for the big boys to go to the bathroom to use the potty he is the first one to the door and actually goes in and sits on it (with his pants and diaper on), pretends to go, and then washes his hands after. So, on Thursday night I took the potty out of the box and put it out for him. Wouldn't you know, he sat on it and peed. I was shocked! I quickly went and grabbed the camera and kept saying "Jake, you peed!"..he started saying " I peed!!!" with so much pride! Needless to say, all he wanted to do for the rest of the night was play with the potty. We had to hide it, he was playing with it so much.
On Friday night, I thought I'd give the potty another try right after dinner. Well, he peed in it again! I know he has the interest, but I really think that we are just getting lucky with the timing of it. Today, we took the potty out again but he did not pee in it, he just played on it. After his bath tonight, I let him walk around naked..well, he stood in the living room, looked at Alex, looked at me and then peed on the carpet! We couldn't help but laugh! Later on, we got the potty out and to both our surprise, he peed in it.
I really know that he is not completely ready for this, but know that it doesn't hurt to have it out so that he gets used to the idea. I just wish he wouldn't use it as a toy so much too! While I have some experience with helping to potty train the boys that I nannied for years ago, it was much easier with them because they just opened their back door and took care of business! We will have no such peeing going on at our house. The neighbors wouldn't appreciate it!
So..at almost 21 months, we will continue to let Jake "play with the potty" and see where it leads us. It's funny how when you tell people that he did it, there are ixed reactions. "He's a boy, that's just too young" or "Do it, diapers aren't cheap!" Whether he catches on or not, I am so very proud of my little man..but I am also a tad bit sad that my little man is growing up so quickly.
Jake has been showing sings lately of wanting to use the potty like a "big boy". His teachers say that whenever it's time for the big boys to go to the bathroom to use the potty he is the first one to the door and actually goes in and sits on it (with his pants and diaper on), pretends to go, and then washes his hands after. So, on Thursday night I took the potty out of the box and put it out for him. Wouldn't you know, he sat on it and peed. I was shocked! I quickly went and grabbed the camera and kept saying "Jake, you peed!"..he started saying " I peed!!!" with so much pride! Needless to say, all he wanted to do for the rest of the night was play with the potty. We had to hide it, he was playing with it so much.
On Friday night, I thought I'd give the potty another try right after dinner. Well, he peed in it again! I know he has the interest, but I really think that we are just getting lucky with the timing of it. Today, we took the potty out again but he did not pee in it, he just played on it. After his bath tonight, I let him walk around naked..well, he stood in the living room, looked at Alex, looked at me and then peed on the carpet! We couldn't help but laugh! Later on, we got the potty out and to both our surprise, he peed in it.
I really know that he is not completely ready for this, but know that it doesn't hurt to have it out so that he gets used to the idea. I just wish he wouldn't use it as a toy so much too! While I have some experience with helping to potty train the boys that I nannied for years ago, it was much easier with them because they just opened their back door and took care of business! We will have no such peeing going on at our house. The neighbors wouldn't appreciate it!
So..at almost 21 months, we will continue to let Jake "play with the potty" and see where it leads us. It's funny how when you tell people that he did it, there are ixed reactions. "He's a boy, that's just too young" or "Do it, diapers aren't cheap!" Whether he catches on or not, I am so very proud of my little man..but I am also a tad bit sad that my little man is growing up so quickly.
March 08, 2010
Vocab!
Spring is fast approaching as is Jake's 2nd birthday. It's hard to believe that in just 3 short months the little man will be 2! His vocabulary is ever expanding and it's amazing the new words he puts together to communicate with us. At dinner time he will tell us if he wants "juice", "wa wa" (water) or "milk"..but tonight he asked for "apple juice, pease". He also is starting to label everything: "Jake's milk", or "Jake's puppy". Thankfully he is no longer calling himself "Yakey". Maybe it's because Mommy told him over and over "I named you JAKE, not JAKEY!"
He got hit with a cold at the end of last week, with a pretty bad cough. The first night of the cough, we felt awful that when laid down he coughed uncontrollably. So..we decided to prop him up on pillows and let him sleep in between us in bed. This lasted a whole 3 minutes. He would look to my side and say "Hi, Mommy", turn to Alex and say "Hi, Daddy!"..turn to me and ask for a hug, and then back to Daddy for a hug. Over and Over and Over. So..back to his crib he went! He had a bit of a rough night sleeping and coughing, but we are happy to report that he is sleeping MUCH better, in his own bed.
Week 2 of swim lessons went very well. Alex said that Jake was a bit shy at the start of this lesson..but he eased right into it and loved splashing up a storm. He even showed me how he jumps into the pool into Daddy's arms. Very cute!
March will hopefully be a low key month for us..hopefully a month filled with lots of sunshine!
He got hit with a cold at the end of last week, with a pretty bad cough. The first night of the cough, we felt awful that when laid down he coughed uncontrollably. So..we decided to prop him up on pillows and let him sleep in between us in bed. This lasted a whole 3 minutes. He would look to my side and say "Hi, Mommy", turn to Alex and say "Hi, Daddy!"..turn to me and ask for a hug, and then back to Daddy for a hug. Over and Over and Over. So..back to his crib he went! He had a bit of a rough night sleeping and coughing, but we are happy to report that he is sleeping MUCH better, in his own bed.
Week 2 of swim lessons went very well. Alex said that Jake was a bit shy at the start of this lesson..but he eased right into it and loved splashing up a storm. He even showed me how he jumps into the pool into Daddy's arms. Very cute!
March will hopefully be a low key month for us..hopefully a month filled with lots of sunshine!
March 06, 2010
February 27, 2010
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 ? :
Here are a few pics of our lil' fish:
Doesn't he look so big in this picture ? :
February 25, 2010
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!
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!
February 14, 2010
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!!
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 08, 2010
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!
Classes have started relatively smoothly..I'm already looking forward to spring break..
Remember: Label the labels!
Happy February, stay warm!
January 23, 2010
19 months
Jake is 19 months old..where did the time go? It seems that he is picking up new words each day and putting them together to communicate a bit better too.
Here are a few of his new quotes:
"Hi, Mommy!" (insert Daddy, MiMi, YaYa, Papa etc)
"Crackah, pease" (Cracker please)
"Teeff teeff" (I want to brush my teeth)
"Bye Ahnny" (Bye Auntie)
"Kitttttty, NOOOOO" (I like you kitty, but i'm afraid of your size)
"Moooooo, Daddy" (please move out of my way)
He continues to eat up a storm and loves to have Vanilla Wafers in his hands most of the day. He was 28.4 lbs at his last doctors appt..still growing strong. He loves dancing around the house, solo or with Mommy and Daddy. Our neighbors are quite entertained!
Elmo is now a fan favorite in the house..and...I hate to even type it.. Barney. Today Jake watched a Barney show and really enjoyed it. He was dancing to the music and mimicing the kids/purple things moves. It was quite entertaining to say the least! He also enjoys watching "puppies"..as he has a Snow Buddy move featuring a gang of puppies. His favorite pup is Uncle Tim's dog..at Christmas he was a bit afraid of B"Ella" but has not stopped saying her name anytime dogs come into conversation.
Spring 2010 semester is almost here..let the madness begin yet again for the Gregson family. With not only classes starting, but tax season as well - it's going to be a very busy spring semester. Bring it on..we can handle it. I HOPE!
Here are a few of his new quotes:
"Hi, Mommy!" (insert Daddy, MiMi, YaYa, Papa etc)
"Crackah, pease" (Cracker please)
"Teeff teeff" (I want to brush my teeth)
"Bye Ahnny" (Bye Auntie)
"Kitttttty, NOOOOO" (I like you kitty, but i'm afraid of your size)
"Moooooo, Daddy" (please move out of my way)
He continues to eat up a storm and loves to have Vanilla Wafers in his hands most of the day. He was 28.4 lbs at his last doctors appt..still growing strong. He loves dancing around the house, solo or with Mommy and Daddy. Our neighbors are quite entertained!
Elmo is now a fan favorite in the house..and...I hate to even type it.. Barney. Today Jake watched a Barney show and really enjoyed it. He was dancing to the music and mimicing the kids/purple things moves. It was quite entertaining to say the least! He also enjoys watching "puppies"..as he has a Snow Buddy move featuring a gang of puppies. His favorite pup is Uncle Tim's dog..at Christmas he was a bit afraid of B"Ella" but has not stopped saying her name anytime dogs come into conversation.
Spring 2010 semester is almost here..let the madness begin yet again for the Gregson family. With not only classes starting, but tax season as well - it's going to be a very busy spring semester. Bring it on..we can handle it. I HOPE!
January 12, 2010
Happy Birthday Dana!
Our very special friend, Dana turned 21 today! Dana is a close friend and co-worker of mine and was one of the first people to get the chance to babysit Jake last summer...he loves playing with her and she often spoils him with gifts! Happy 21st Dana, we love you!
January 10, 2010
Happy New Year!
Happy 2010! 2009 was a great year for the Gregson's..Alex got a new job, we both accomplished a lot school-wise, Jake had a great year growing more and more each and every one of the 365 days! The high for us was buying our first home.we are so happy to have finally reached the goal of home ownership.
Not to say it was all roses, we lost a special person, Gramma Betty, but we know she is now Jake's second guardian angel, joining Grampa John in watching over him. He is one lucky boy!
We had our ups and downs but as a family, with the awesome support system that we have, we accomplished so much and look forward to what is in store for us this year!
Bring on 2010!
Not to say it was all roses, we lost a special person, Gramma Betty, but we know she is now Jake's second guardian angel, joining Grampa John in watching over him. He is one lucky boy!
We had our ups and downs but as a family, with the awesome support system that we have, we accomplished so much and look forward to what is in store for us this year!
Bring on 2010!
December 29, 2009
Bye Bye Santa
Christmas came and went! We were (as always) extremely busy visiting home after home and spreading holiday cheer. Christmas Eve was spent at his RI grandparents home with Jake running the house like a madman and stealing cookies left and right. With that he slept in until 8 on Christmas morning, which was great but it set us a bit late for all of our home visits. We opened up our presents from Santa (a camera for the family - Santa- you rock, clothes for Mommy and Daddy, blocks for Jake and a few smaller toys). Off to MiMi and Grandpa's house where there was a slide waiting for Jake (Auntie Kaylin rocks!) and many many more toys. We had our Christmas breakfast of Eggs Benedict and rushed off to MA to Papa's house to open with Jake's MA family. More toys and clothes (his own mailbox!)..from there we went to Jake's cousin's to celebrate with more family. Jake an awesome time running around the house and playing with big cousins Annabelle and Oliver and their new toys. Oliver received a ball pit for Christmas.. oh boy did Jake love that (grandparents reading this: do NOT get him one, he can visit Oliver and use his anytime!!).
From there we went to Uncle Tim and Aunt Shelleys where YaYa spoiled the kids further (a wagon for Jake!!).. can you say exhausted? We slept over and spent a great night and morning with Tim & Shelley and headed back to RI in the morning.
Jake was interested in opening presents for about the first two or three but then he was more interested in running circles in the houses. He is still at the stage where new places are like huge adventures to him and he loves to run and explore. I love watching him on the go, but boy is it tiring!
This New Year's Eve Jake will spend the night ringing in 2010 at MiMi and Grandpa's house while Mommy and Daddy hangar out with friends. We are excited for 2010 and what it may/not bring!
Alex and I have had quite the past few years. Here is the decade in review:
2000 Moved to Lake Tahoe, CA
2001 Lived the simple life of snowboard bums
2002 Traveled the West Coast, living the life
2003 Moved to and settled in RI
2004 Mommy started her "career" at URI & were all blessed by the blessed birth of MIA
2005 Engaged
2006 Married
2007 pregnant with Jake
2008 JAKE arrives!
2009 Bought our first home
2010 ???????
From there we went to Uncle Tim and Aunt Shelleys where YaYa spoiled the kids further (a wagon for Jake!!).. can you say exhausted? We slept over and spent a great night and morning with Tim & Shelley and headed back to RI in the morning.
Jake was interested in opening presents for about the first two or three but then he was more interested in running circles in the houses. He is still at the stage where new places are like huge adventures to him and he loves to run and explore. I love watching him on the go, but boy is it tiring!
This New Year's Eve Jake will spend the night ringing in 2010 at MiMi and Grandpa's house while Mommy and Daddy hangar out with friends. We are excited for 2010 and what it may/not bring!
Alex and I have had quite the past few years. Here is the decade in review:
2000 Moved to Lake Tahoe, CA
2001 Lived the simple life of snowboard bums
2002 Traveled the West Coast, living the life
2003 Moved to and settled in RI
2004 Mommy started her "career" at URI & were all blessed by the blessed birth of MIA
2005 Engaged
2006 Married
2007 pregnant with Jake
2008 JAKE arrives!
2009 Bought our first home
2010 ???????
December 09, 2009
Santa Is Coming~
Resting up for the party...
What Christmas is all about!
We had Alex's work Christmas party this past weekend..wow.. they do it up! They had a great feast set up (with a chocolate fountain that Jake just LOVED) and a petting zoo, pick your own tree (AND they out t on our car), ornaments, games for the kids, family photo sessions, etc. It was so amazing to see. The best part was Santa..Jake was a bit hesitant to approach him, so I picked him up and places him on his lap. He just stared in amazement! No crying, screaming, just staring. He said "hi" and Santa told him what a good boy he was and that he had beautiful eyes. Santa gave him a gift and off he went..
Speaking of the tree we picked out..its laying down in the sunroom. Who has time to decorate?
Side note.. Jake has his first cold of the season. He has had a fever today and a bad cough. Looks like tomorrow will be another day home for us.
Only 16 more shopping days!
December 03, 2009
Thankful
So..we are a week late but I thought I'd share some of the reasons we are thankful this year:
1. Alex and I are happy to have a happy & healthy little boy who loves to share hugs and kisses and sing and dance up a storm.
2. We are thankful for the new roof over our heads and that we had to ability to buy our first home.
3. Very fortunate to have the most amazingly supportive families who we love so very much.
4. Jobs! In this economy we are very fortunate to have a place to go from 8-4:30 or 9-6 each day (although, we'd much rather go somewhere else!)
5. My amazingly giving sister has let us borrow her "spare" car for ever now.. we are ever so grateful for these wheels and hope to be buying a new car VERY VERY soon.
6. Friends and family are everything to us.. so we are thankful to have so many in our lives.
7. Education..we have access to it and we are working on bettering ourselves by taking these classes every semester..it's not easy but we are thankful to have the opportunity to do this for our family.
The list can go on and on..but I'll stop there.
We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and were surrounded by lots of family and friends!
Bring on SANTA!!
1. Alex and I are happy to have a happy & healthy little boy who loves to share hugs and kisses and sing and dance up a storm.
2. We are thankful for the new roof over our heads and that we had to ability to buy our first home.
3. Very fortunate to have the most amazingly supportive families who we love so very much.
4. Jobs! In this economy we are very fortunate to have a place to go from 8-4:30 or 9-6 each day (although, we'd much rather go somewhere else!)
5. My amazingly giving sister has let us borrow her "spare" car for ever now.. we are ever so grateful for these wheels and hope to be buying a new car VERY VERY soon.
6. Friends and family are everything to us.. so we are thankful to have so many in our lives.
7. Education..we have access to it and we are working on bettering ourselves by taking these classes every semester..it's not easy but we are thankful to have the opportunity to do this for our family.
The list can go on and on..but I'll stop there.
We hope you all had a great Thanksgiving and were surrounded by lots of family and friends!
Bring on SANTA!!
November 15, 2009
We're in!
We have been busy with..Jake, work, classes, and last but not least THE HOUSE! We are in and have survived our first week in our new home. We love it, but we do miss our old housemates- "AH NEE" Kaylin, "MeeMee", Grampa, and Two . Oh, and "kitty" x 2 and "doggy" x 2, who I am sure are not missing Jake chasing and yelling (aka screaming) at them. We can't thank them enough for putting us up and helping with the house for the past few months..we are lucky to have such great family!!
We are still living amongst suitcases and the amount of boxes is slowly dwindling, but are totally functioning and happy here! Jake is getting accustomed to his new room and will hopefully start napping better in it soon! He tends to not like to nap right now and if he does, its for a short period of time. His sleeping at night is right on track though..he has been going to sleep well before 7 and waking at about 7..we like it - keep up the good work Jake!
With the holidays coming we will certainly be even busier..but we are excited to spend the holidays in our new home! We will have to send a letter to Santa with our return address clearly labeled..wouldnt want him to deliver our goodies to the old pad!
Here are a few pics of Jake and his gal pal Sidney hanging at a soccer game...
We are still living amongst suitcases and the amount of boxes is slowly dwindling, but are totally functioning and happy here! Jake is getting accustomed to his new room and will hopefully start napping better in it soon! He tends to not like to nap right now and if he does, its for a short period of time. His sleeping at night is right on track though..he has been going to sleep well before 7 and waking at about 7..we like it - keep up the good work Jake!
With the holidays coming we will certainly be even busier..but we are excited to spend the holidays in our new home! We will have to send a letter to Santa with our return address clearly labeled..wouldnt want him to deliver our goodies to the old pad!
Here are a few pics of Jake and his gal pal Sidney hanging at a soccer game...
October 23, 2009
Updated Update
We have gone from "bad bloggers" to "wicked bad bloggers". The house is coming along and one of the last pieces to the puzzle arrives on Monday - appliances. We are hoping to get a ton done and get in the house ASAP.
Jake.. Jake is awesome! He is constantly making us laugh and his presence brings lots of smiles everywhere we go. This past Wednesday we spent a wonderful day together at Story time in the morning and then a fun play date with his cutie pie gal pal, Sidney. Jake had a ball at story time and although he didnt sit still the entire 25 minutes, for the most part he listened to stories and interacted very well with the other kiddies. Later that afternoon he and Sidney enjoyed a snack together and then laughed and giggled side by side on the baby swings..they then tired themselves out on the baby jungle gym which allowed for Marissa and I to put them in their strollers for our own walk. In all, the Wednesday was a great day..and much needed!
Jake's new favorite story/song is 5 Little Monkeys..he can act it out by "jumping" and then "bumps his head".. quite cute! HE has added a few words to his voc - "nana" for banana, "baaaall" for ball, "cacka" - cracker, hi and bye with waves and kisses. Speaking of kisses..he is super cuddly and warm and loves to dispense kisses..on the cheek, on the hand, on the lips, on the legs..you name it, he spreads the love!
Here are a few recent pics..
Jake finished up his round of flu shots tonight and couldnt have been stronger doing it. A short yelp and a cry but then he was back to his smiley self. He met his (cougar) friend Dana for dinner and she treated him to some delicious ice cream to mend his sore arm. Smiles all around! Thanks for meeting us Dana, and for the ice cream!!
Jake.. Jake is awesome! He is constantly making us laugh and his presence brings lots of smiles everywhere we go. This past Wednesday we spent a wonderful day together at Story time in the morning and then a fun play date with his cutie pie gal pal, Sidney. Jake had a ball at story time and although he didnt sit still the entire 25 minutes, for the most part he listened to stories and interacted very well with the other kiddies. Later that afternoon he and Sidney enjoyed a snack together and then laughed and giggled side by side on the baby swings..they then tired themselves out on the baby jungle gym which allowed for Marissa and I to put them in their strollers for our own walk. In all, the Wednesday was a great day..and much needed!
Jake's new favorite story/song is 5 Little Monkeys..he can act it out by "jumping" and then "bumps his head".. quite cute! HE has added a few words to his voc - "nana" for banana, "baaaall" for ball, "cacka" - cracker, hi and bye with waves and kisses. Speaking of kisses..he is super cuddly and warm and loves to dispense kisses..on the cheek, on the hand, on the lips, on the legs..you name it, he spreads the love!
Here are a few recent pics..
Jake finished up his round of flu shots tonight and couldnt have been stronger doing it. A short yelp and a cry but then he was back to his smiley self. He met his (cougar) friend Dana for dinner and she treated him to some delicious ice cream to mend his sore arm. Smiles all around! Thanks for meeting us Dana, and for the ice cream!!
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