Change of Plan

Well, we were to suppose to have a playgroup here today but that did not go as planned. David was not feeling well this morning and stayed home from work. So instead of playgroup here we went to the mall. And boy did I need to get out of the house with a sick husband and all. Next week grandma and grandpa Rosenthal are staying with us when there floors are getting redone. I am so excited to have built in babysitters for the week!

Growth Spurt

After story time, Jake had his 9 month check up. The doctor was impressed with all of his talking and social interaction:) I wonder where he gets that from...

So in two weeks he has gained almost a pound Jake now weighs 18 pounds 7 ounces (10-25 percentile) and is 29 inches (75 percentile)! I guess it is about time to switch car seats.

Not too much more to report. I need to continue to give him more table food. They still not not want to probe his eye. The doctor thinks it should resolve itself in the next few months, and it is better to wait till he is a little older if we have to do anything about. It is crazy to think that at his next appointment I will have a 1-year-old!

Another 9 month picture

Babysitter in training

Allie needed her Jake fix today. I am trying to get the video she made of Jake to work. Jake will kill me when he is older...but it is so funny I can't resist sharing.

Jake and Grandpa

Just hanging out... When mom is away the boys will play.

Happy 9 Months Jake!

Why is it that when I try to get some good picture I fail miserably? So more 9 months picture to come...

This week Jake stated many new foods. We have tried yogurt, Cheerios, chicken, and mushroom barley soup. So far so good. His willingness to accept new foods is getting so much better. He is working on feeding himself. He thinks puffs and Cheerios and fun to toss of the floor. Funny when everything else go in his mouth.

I am still convinced Jake will never crawl. He is getting very good at standing and makes it clear that is what he wants to do. He is getting closer to pulling himself up and the best part he moved to one toy standing to another all by himself!

Jake is a busy boy these days he goes to story time at the library, Kindermusik and play groups. He loves to be out and about. This week was quiet for us since most of Jake's friends are sick:( I would like to start him in swim classes soon.

Crazy Mom

So on this crazy cold day Jake and I ventured out to Pine Creek to visit with everyone, and drop some stuff for Alison. It was to cold for Jake to have a pony ride today, but he did get a ride in the hay wagon.

A few more pictures from yesterday

Play Time

Kamran and Jake

Brady and Jake
Luke, Dominic, Brady, Kamran, Enzo&Jake

Boys will be boys...taking pictures today was hard these boys did not want to sit still at all. Jake was tired again, since he did not nap before we went. But we still had at great time hanging out with everyone.

Snack Time

Jake chews on all of his favorite toys....and well today that just happened to be Murphy. What a good cat.

Two pictures from today

Jake was so tired at playgroup this morning. I felt so bad for the little guy. After a nice long nap and some lunch he felt much better. David was home this afternoon so we went to Babies R Us to get the baby gates. The thing we did not get the gates for Jake since he is still not that mobile we needed them because we are starting on the basement floor and we have to be able to keep the dogs out while they are working. I am so excited to get the basement done and move most of the toys downstairs so this house can get a little back to normal. Who am I kidding I would not have it any other way.

One top tooth has poked thru and it looks like the other one will poke thru any day!

Just another day

Jake had a busy day. We meet Rebecca for lunch and then went over to grandma and grandpa's house for a while. When we got home there was a box on our porch and in that box was a present from the Lipschutz Family. Since daddy was home Jake did not have to wait to have his new toy put together.

All is well

Jake had his worst night of sleep ever. He had us convinced he had an ear infection. He woke up at 2:30 screaming and did not go back to sleep till 6! We felt so bad for him, nothing we were doing would calm him down. When he woke up at 9 he seemed much better but we thought we better check it out. Better safe than sorry and did not want a repeat of last night!

The good new is no ear infection. The doctor thinks it was just his teeth, she thinks he has three coming in at once and to give him Tylenol to help him sleep. He goes back in two weeks for his 9 month appointment. His stats for today were 17 pounds 10 ounces (19th percentile) and 28.25 inches tall (75 percentile). This was his first official appointment at with the new pediatrician and so far they are so much better and did not make me feel silly for taking him in.

Family Day

Today we went to Birch Run to do a little shopping, at dinner Jake showed off his excellent restaurant behavior. He has made huge improvements in this department. Jake was great the entire day. He slept the whole way there and home. Since he was so good on our short road trip we are thinking about driving to Chicago for David's birthday in March.

More toys

So grandma has already started shopping for Jake's birthday which is over 3 months away. A few toys she decided where to babyish to keep till then so Jake got them today. Thank you grandma.

Jake's Kitty Cat

If you were to ask Jake what his favorite toy was he would say Murphy. I was not thrilled with the idea of getting another cat, but David really wanted him so I went along with it. Well Jake and Murphy have become best friends. Murphy loves to sleep in Jake's crib and on his changing table. They are so patient with each other. Jake just needs to learn to be gentle.

Two Teeth

If you look really carefully you can see Jake's two bottom teeth poking thru. Both bottom teeth decided to come thru at the same time. Poor little guy:(

It's a boy

It was one year ago today that I found out that Jake was going to be a boy. At first I was really not quit sure what to think. Now a year later I would not change a thing. I have to admit having another little boy would not be so bad.

Afternoon With Owen

Jake and I went over to Melissa and Owen's house to exchange gifts. Jake is fascinated by Owen and the amount of energy he has. It was a glimpse in to the future of non stop craziness. Jake had a blast playing with all of Owen's new trucks.

Red Convertable

Taking a spin in one of my new rides.

Bubby

Jake's great grandma Eve looks forward to her Sunday visits with Jake. Her face lights up when she plays with him.

Helping Dad

Jake's new favorite activity is watching David put together all of his new toys. He does not wait patiently for his Dad to be finished. I wonder who he got that from.

And Now

Ok I am having a little to much fun playing with this:)

Looking back

Jake you are growing so fast. It seems like just yesterday you were this size. I know I am cheesy and corny, it is just hard for me to believe.

Lazy Day

David is working all weekend, and even though I have tons to do, Jake and I have just been hanging around all day. We are so busy during the week that when the weekend comes we are just ready to chill out.

Getting Started

Well I am joining the blogging bandwagon. I love reading my friends blogs and I figured it was about time that I create one for Jake. So here we go...