To commemmorate his 9 month milestone, here's a tribute to Jake. I can't believe he is 3/4 of a year, already! That went fast! And he's moving fast too! I am surprised his knees aren't calloused and rugburned from racing across the carpet. Usually Jake breaks out the speed crawl when I am across the room and he needs to be in my arms. He is going through a mama's boy stage.
Lately when Jake wakes up during the night, if I'm not there to greet him, he is inconsolable. During the day, he loves being held, and if not then I better at least be sitting on the floor next to him. As draining it can be, it is nice being loved! He isn't a big talker, but every so often he does some "mamamammamama" babbles, so I'm happy.
When Jake gets excited, he waves and claps his hands. If there is good music on, he adds some body bouncing and head nodding, and it's quite the dance routine.
Sometimes Noah will make one of his toys play music and then they will both dance, and then when the music stops, Noah will start it again. It's cute. Noah has also started saying: "I want to play with Jake and be nice to him!" Jake does light up when Noah is around, as long as he isn't being pummeled in some way.
Jake has started standing up to big brother. When Noah tries to take away a toy Jake is playing with, instead of giving it up without a fight, he has started "grrrrrr"ing and engaging his little death grip, which is very funny to watch. If you tend to root for the underdog, you would be proud.
Jake has a mouthful of teeth, which I could add, makes nursing a litle scary every time. He had 2 teeth at 3 months, and then nothing new, until this month, he's adding four additional little choppers to his set.
Speaking of his mouth, it is a magnet for everything. Well except for spoonfuls of babyfood. He now has a clear preference for table scraps and big people food. Which means meal times take a little more thought and preparation. His favorite is bread pieces, nice and soggy with a spread of veggie babyfood puree.
He's a keeper.
6 comments:
Yes, that nine months went fast. He's got quite the set of teeth already!
He sounds so much like my Jilly at that age. Hang in there, I remember the emotional drainage from being wanted all the time. He may end up being your 3 year-old snuggler (Jill's the only kid that will snuggle up to me for any substantial amount of time). And that is kind of nice. :)
Holy cow! That has gone by fast. Your boys are so adorable and so big, too. We'll have to get our kids together again when it starts to get warmer.
Cute, cute, cute! Love that Jakie!
Can't wait to see you all. I really want to see/hear him growl and use the "death grip". The boys look so sweet together... We love you!
Go Jake! I wish I was as strong as he was with standing up to my older brothers. I love his hair in the 2nd picture and his teeth! We need to party ASAP!
Love it. He is just adorable. I love the picture of the boys. we miss you guys. Come soon.
Jake is such a cutie! He's looking like such a big boy! I can't believe it! I'm always shocked to think that could be what Jack is like in just 6 little weeks. But then again, I feel like your babies are unnaturally "developed" at an early age. Next time I think you should have your baby about 3 months after mine. Then they could be on the same page at the same time. Just kidding. He is seriously adorable. Jack has that same blue zip up children's place sleeper. They should take pics in it together! And Jake's leap frog table is already on it's legs! That's impressive. And I am so relieved that Jake isn't TALKING yet! That's a cute pic of the two of you.
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