Mondays this fall have meant a fun few hours with adorable Olivia. It's been hilarious to see the HUGE difference between girls and boys of the same age (while she is extremely verbal and articulate, Jacob is all brawn and energy). Can you just see the necklace and purse she found while Jacob stomps and jumps around saying "jump" as he leaps from everything...
His older lady friend, Odette, came over during the Cardinals game last night and Jacob couldn't have been happier. Anytime she left his sight, he came running out to the living room and crowd of game-watchers to ask with slight panic, "Uh-dette? Uh-dette?"
That being said, he's been missing Jenny- but he also seems to have fond memories as he smiles to her picture and name (or apartment door or window, toy, anything that reminds him of her). It's been really neat to see him remember her with positive emotions...
On that note, Jacob's less than positive emotions are beginning to emerge in the toddler way. He gets frustrated when things don't work the way he WANTS them to- like when his shoes don't go on after he feels he's adequately shoved his feet onto the tops of the velcro straps. It's really cute to see his cognitive development and emerging desire for autonomy.
The gingerbread house we made was interesting as he wanted to put each piece on, but got agitated when the candies stuck to his hand rather than the roof. After tasting the candy, all frustrations were forgotten and with the new eat everything mission in full throttle!
Then there's the issue of using crayons only on paper. Here's Jacob so peacefully and happily scribbling away...
Then there's the issue of using crayons only on paper. Here's Jacob so peacefully and happily scribbling away...
Until I wouldn't let him draw on the couch. Then his life was oh so awful and required a statement fall on the yoga mat.... but then he was on to playing with the ball and life was happy again.
Oh the struggles and dilemma of being a 20 month old boy.
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typical and totally his mother's child.
Joy, joy, joy....loved the photo journal! We keep goofy smiles on our faces as we reflect on his highs and lows. He just cracks us up! Jacob looks spiffy in his vest and matching wear...and his string of girlfriends is impressive, as is that gingerbread house! You guys are certainly keeping busy and productive. We love you and cannot wait until we see you on the 20th!!
I have to say I was strolling through the Target toys section the other day and saw those crayons that allow you to draw on the tub walls and I thought, "Jacob!" This was immediately followed by the thought that you would kill me for teaching your child that walls are to be drawn on...it seems Jacob would be more than happy to draw on walls these days :-)
ashley: I had those as a child and drew on my face. Because of how I used them, my mom won't let jacob have them. :)
You see, I didn't wash it off for a long time, causing not only dyed skin for several days but dried out and cracking skin. Did I mention I was like 5?<3
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