Hey Ma, Watch me swim!

Jacob started swimming lessons with Caroline a few weeks ago. He loves it! He's going to be just like his Pappa Jack who swam in college.

Swimming lessons focus on propulsion (kicking) as pictured in the first video, buoyancy (floating on his back) as pictured in the second video, and breath control (blowing bubbles and holding his breath). Jacob seemed to enjoy all of it, but sometimes he wasn't into going under water. I think mostly it was due to wanting a nap (see video 2). The pool is a heated saltwater pool. There were four other babies taking lessons too! He should be swimming in no time.

Happy Birthday to Me!

Wow, Jacob is one year old! I can't believe it. Bubby, Grandma, Grandpa, Pappa, Mom-mom, and Pop-pop all came in for the party.

Pappa, Mama, Jacob, Mommy

At his party he discovered his love of balloons.

All of Jacob's grandmothers - Grandma, Bubby, & Mom-mom.

Blowing out the candles. Not so sure about all the fire!

"So many toys, where do I get started?" (w/Aunt Marisa)

It was a great party. We're very grateful to our friends and family and everyone's generosity. Jacob is very loved and I'm sure he knows it too. Now we're bracing for toddlerhood!

Just Before I'm One

Well, this is the last week of Jacob's infancy. I can't believe a whole year has gone by.

This week Jacob started swimming lessons with Caroline. He had a blast! (I missed it but I hope to see it sometime.) He put his head underwater 5 times and didn't cry once! I think this is going to become a permanent activity.

Jacob continues his feeding endeavors. He is especially motivated by his mommies jumping up and down and clapping. We do that whenever he puts the spoon in his mouth. It's pretty funny.

We're looking forward to all the family arrivals coming up for his birthday party. We'll be sure to post lots of pictures. Here's a couple to tide you over.

Eating egg/spinach souffle. He loves it! He cleans his plate.

Just chillin'.

Me, Feeding Myself

Me, Feeding Myself

Hanging out in my pack 'n' play.

Jacob is two weeks from his first birthday. He's looking forward to his birthday party. I hope he doesn't sleep through it. Besides his ongoing quest to feed himself with a spoon (see above), not much is new in our world. We're getting a little cabin fever because the groundhog saw his shadow on Monday, guaranteeing 6 more weeks of winter. Here's picture: