Lots has been happening in the past month. Mostly with Jake, of course. I don't want to forget these fun things, so it's kind of wordy. Feel free to just check out the pics. :) And since there's so much to catch up on, who doesn't prefer bullet points?
- Jake started walking right before he turned 11 months. I really thought it would be sooner b/c he was taking steps for weeks...it just took him a while to decide that was his primary mode of transportation. So the funny thing is, I can't really even remember when he took his "first step." I feel like there were lots of them. Mother of the Year award, I know. I earn lots of those every day. (Hope you are picking up on the sarcasm.)
- Within days of him walking, he also started signing everything. It's like everything clicked all at once. It's so fun. All those months of me signing "Please," "More," "Thank you," etc. finally paid off. He gets it. And it's precious. Especially thank you...looks like he's blowing you a kiss. Okay, so he was really just clapping in this pic, but it that's basically what "more" looks like...
- The kid LOVES him some water. A pool, bath time, really any running water. He can reach the faucet on the tub in our bathroom, and he turns it on ALL the time. Just turns it on and walks away, as if the water is supposed to be running all the time. If you turn it off, he'll be back in a matter of moments to turn it back on. Exhibit A:
- He got sick for really the first time about 2 weeks ago. Pretty yucky head cold and fever. Nothing major. We are thankful to be able to say he almost made it a whole year without a "sick" visit to the doctor. We realize this is a HUGE blessing. But look at that sad little face...
- Funny story (well, funny now...not at the time) coming out of him being sick - Benadryl does NOT knock out our child. Has the reverse effect actually. I don't know why I was surprised by this - by my child who takes the shortest naps and who will NOT sleep in the car. That was a long night, and needless to say, no more Benadryl for Jake. :)
- Speaking of naps, we are transitioning to one. At the risk of sounding like a complainer, we'll just say it's a sanctifying process - for me that is. We can just sum it up by saying, he doesn't nap any longer when he's supposed to have one LONG nap. Nope - an hour and this guy's good to go. :/
- He loves dogs. He starts barking (well, his version of barking) every time he sees one - in real life, in a picture, on TV...without being prompted. It's awesome. My brother was in for a visit and his dog was in the backyard - Jake was glued to the window for a couple days...
- He had about a week where he was terrified by the windshield wipers. It was kind of sad, but hilarious at the same time. I so wish I had taken a video of the first time he saw them running. Pure terror. (That sounds mean, but someday he'll laugh at himself.)
- And lastly, the jury is still out on whether Jake is a strong-willed child. So those of you who have one are probably thinking, "Well he's not then because you would know." Well, there are lots of days I have NO doubt in my mind, then the next he is the sweetest, loving little guy. But man, if he gets his mind set on something, he's gonna do it. Now that's he's walking and on the verge of running, you should see him pick up the speed when he knows he's doing something he shouldn't, holding something he shouldn't, when he sees a door open that is normally closed, when he ___ (fill in the blank.) It's not funny, but it is. Praying now for discernment on how to discipline and guide him without breaking his little spirit. :)
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