Happy Birthday Daniel

On the eve of Daniel's birthday, jacob and I though we should put up some pictures to make daniel feel so loved (and some reminders).

Currently, at 17 1/2 months, Jacob imitates his father in oh so many ways.

In regards to sports: jacob shouts animatedly at the television during any kind of sporting event. Don't you wonder where he learned that?

He loves reading about football, basketball, or any ball.

Just this morning we came to a halt halfway down the steps when Jacob said "ball" and turned longingly back to our door...so we had to retrieve one of his 1,298,278 balls. Just so he could hold it in the stroller on the walk to the post office.

Jacob has been introduced to *dietitian in me is cringing* ketchup and will eat darn near anything if it is served with the option of dipping it in ketchup. Daniel, his brother, and especially father LOVE ketchup. Jacob keeps the Pugh tradition alive. Fortunately in JDP's case, he'll eat fish, sweet potato wedges, and other healthy foods while, regardless of ketchup status, other unnamed relatives wouldn't eat unless fried! :)

Little boy has also taken to cuddling/napping on his daddy....something that hasn't happened with his mommy since very young infancy.

Happy Birthday Daniel!

Additionally, Jacob hung-out with Olivia (16 months) and had a check-up yesterday. He's getting lean and taller weighing in just over 23 pounds and a whopping 31.5 inches. This formally chunky boy is now barely in the 25th percentile for both weight and height...hard to believe for someone who once topped the 75th percentile for weight! He's got a follow-up in few weeks to make sure he's gaining adequately due to his flatlined weight gain for the past 6 or 7 months...but really we'll be going back so he can get the swine flu vaccine and have his ears checked. (He's had cruddy congestion for a couple of weeks and now his ears are inflamed.) He looks a little tired of the congestion here...and a little like an elf.

Jascob and Olivia sharing socks. This sock sharing game lasted for nearly 7 minutes.

We got a bed rail for Jacob recently and have used it during the day. We attempted a night...but won't do that again until he is actually sleeping through the night....again. Or maybe until he's a bit more communicative seeing as how he may NEVER sleep through the night! Regardless, he was pretty darn excited and proud to move about his room, including in and out of his crib, freely.