That was Pool-time fun. This one is Jacob dancing at Belvedere Square.
Friday, June 11, 2010
More Fun-time Videos
I'm going to post a couple of videos and then hopefully an update if Jacob's nap lasts long enough!
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
A better update
In my haste to make sure everyone is up-to-date with cute Jacob pictures, I haven't been able to fill you in on all the neat changes going on with him this year. So here is my attempt to do just that.
Besides trucks, Jacob still loves books (especially books about trucks). One of his current favorites is "A Truck Goes Rattley-Bumpa" by Jonathan London. We discovered it at Mother Goose on the Loose (the story time at Enoch Pratt Library) and borrowed it from the library, but he likes it so much, I think we'll be getting our own copy soon. He also loves books with animals and he's good at identifying the animals too!
We try to be outdoors a lot now that the weather is nicer. We go to the Maryland Zoo almost weekly. The weekend before last we ventured back to the Waverly Farmers Market, and the Baltimore Flower Mart.
Jacob is talking a lot and communicating his needs more with language (thank goodness). He can say sentences like "I want a drink Mommy" or "All done with this." He's learning to say "Yes, please" and "thank you." He's still pretty shy, but he warms up, especially to people his age (or height). He's very social and sensitive to other kids feelings. We still struggle with the "learning to share" and "taking turns" concepts but at times, he's very good with it.
Another fun thing Jacob started doing is singing. He's always liked music but now he sings along to CDs when we're driving and when we sing together at home. One of his favorite songs is "Old MacDonald" and he likes it sung in all kinds of styles.
Aidan is still his best buddy, but a few weeks ago we met neighbors on our street with a 2 & 1/2 year-old girl named Sofie. Jacob and Sofie have become fast friends and it's great to have someone his age so close by that we can just stop in for an impromptu play-date.
On the medical side, Jacob nose is constantly running. We thought it was allergies, but learned he was prone to viruses due to his unusually large adenoids. The doctor told us to pretty much expect Jacob's nose to run all the time. When he's three, we can take him to an Ear, Nose & Throat doctor who will probably remove his adenoids at that time. (Oh joy.) So for now, we have to live with the chronic coughing and runny nose. It's not so bad for Jacob - he doesn't seem to care that much except that he gets tired of getting his nose wiped all the time. It's harder for Caroline and I who just want to see him healthy and comfortable. As a result though, Jacob is learning how to blow his nose, reducing our need to for the aspirator (aka, snot-sucker).
Well, of course, I have some more cute pictures for you to enjoy.
As I've mentioned in previous posts, Jacob is growing and changing all the time! It is a very fun time with him nowadays. His current likes are cars, trucks, trains, and airplanes. He's really been enjoying matchbox cars recently. As a matter of fact, yesterday as I was folding laundry, Jacob happily played with his cars and trucks by himself for at least a half hour. This was big (and happy) news for me. Who knew such an inexpensive toy ($.96 @ Target) could make a boy so happy. We take them everywhere with us to provide Jacob with something to do while doing the mundane activities in life, like errands and waiting for dinner to arrive. He also loves to point out big trucks and buses to us while we're driving somewhere. It's as if motorized vehicles are in a boy's DNA.
Besides trucks, Jacob still loves books (especially books about trucks). One of his current favorites is "A Truck Goes Rattley-Bumpa" by Jonathan London. We discovered it at Mother Goose on the Loose (the story time at Enoch Pratt Library) and borrowed it from the library, but he likes it so much, I think we'll be getting our own copy soon. He also loves books with animals and he's good at identifying the animals too!
We try to be outdoors a lot now that the weather is nicer. We go to the Maryland Zoo almost weekly. The weekend before last we ventured back to the Waverly Farmers Market, and the Baltimore Flower Mart.
Jacob is talking a lot and communicating his needs more with language (thank goodness). He can say sentences like "I want a drink Mommy" or "All done with this." He's learning to say "Yes, please" and "thank you." He's still pretty shy, but he warms up, especially to people his age (or height). He's very social and sensitive to other kids feelings. We still struggle with the "learning to share" and "taking turns" concepts but at times, he's very good with it.
Another fun thing Jacob started doing is singing. He's always liked music but now he sings along to CDs when we're driving and when we sing together at home. One of his favorite songs is "Old MacDonald" and he likes it sung in all kinds of styles.
Aidan is still his best buddy, but a few weeks ago we met neighbors on our street with a 2 & 1/2 year-old girl named Sofie. Jacob and Sofie have become fast friends and it's great to have someone his age so close by that we can just stop in for an impromptu play-date.
On the medical side, Jacob nose is constantly running. We thought it was allergies, but learned he was prone to viruses due to his unusually large adenoids. The doctor told us to pretty much expect Jacob's nose to run all the time. When he's three, we can take him to an Ear, Nose & Throat doctor who will probably remove his adenoids at that time. (Oh joy.) So for now, we have to live with the chronic coughing and runny nose. It's not so bad for Jacob - he doesn't seem to care that much except that he gets tired of getting his nose wiped all the time. It's harder for Caroline and I who just want to see him healthy and comfortable. As a result though, Jacob is learning how to blow his nose, reducing our need to for the aspirator (aka, snot-sucker).
Well, of course, I have some more cute pictures for you to enjoy.
He still looks angelic while sleeping.
Jacob & his new friend Sofie.
Jacob & Aidan at Herring Run throwing rocks in the water.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
Life with a Toddler is Busy!
This is long overdue, but like the title says, Life with a Toddler is Busy! Now that Jacob is two, we've been on the move, going here, there and everywhere. After the worst winter I've ever experienced, we've been taking every opportunity to hang out outside. We go to the zoo at least once a week (thanks to a great family membership). There's also lots of playgrounds around that we like to visit. One of Jacob's favorite things to do is go down to the Herring Run stream behind our house and throw rocks in the water. He says they go "splash!" He's a very chatty boy and talking more and more all the time. Here's some pictures from our recent adventures:
On a spring day, we tried to get some family pictures at a local park, but Jacob was stingy with his smile.
Mommy, Jacob, & Mama
We've been going to the zoo a lot. Here we are feeding a giraffe.
Jacob takes a ride on a banana-plane.
Smelling the flowers at Sherwood Gardens.
Hanging out with his buddy Aidan at a PJ Shabbat at the Baltimore Hebrew Congregation...
And for old time's sake, here's a picture of the boys from about 2 years ago:
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Two!
In the midst of all the snow that fell on us, Jacob turned two years old! Grampa came to town and we celebrated with cupcakes. Jacob's birthday party is postponed until we can see our street again. (Actually most of the snow has melted, so we're in good shape provided we don't have any more blizzards.)
Caroline created a great word and skill chart that marks when Jacob said which words and did which big skill over the last two years. Jacob has around 90 words in his vocabulary! And the list keeps growing and growing. Today he said "song" to me for the first time! He loves music and loves listening to his Putumayo CDs.
Here's some recent pictures:
Caroline created a great word and skill chart that marks when Jacob said which words and did which big skill over the last two years. Jacob has around 90 words in his vocabulary! And the list keeps growing and growing. Today he said "song" to me for the first time! He loves music and loves listening to his Putumayo CDs.
Here's some recent pictures:
Listening to "Happy Birthday"
Eating cake (one of his new favorite words).
Riding his fire truck.
Exploring the fish in the Children's Area of the Enoch Pratt Library main branch (with buddy Aidan).
Supporting the Wishes for Fishes fund.
Jacob is getting ready for some new adventures. He'll be taking a tumbling class this spring and we're eagerly awaiting summer for fun at the pool.
Friday, February 5, 2010
Snowman!
Goodness, all we're getting here in Baltimore is snow, snow, and more snow. We're expecting another 15" - 22" inches tonight. Jacob and I went out to build snowmen from the snow leftover from last weekend. He had a blast once he realized that the mittens kept his hands warm while touching the snow. Hee hee.
Yay for snow!
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