[Video] Pushing truck around - part deux

For the best part of this video, skip to 1:20. You'll see how J brakes!

Halloween 2011

J was born in the Year of the Tiger (2010) but we didn't get him a costume last year because we were moving, things were hectic, and we didn't think he'd notice.





So this year, to redeem ourselves, we got a tiger costume from Zulily.com, a site with (relatively) discounted baby/kid items. We ordered it in 24-months size, but boy, it looked long. See how it compares with a onesie that fits J perfectly.




Boy were we surprised when we put it on J and it fit pretty good.

Check J out during the daycare's parade. That look on his face is his signature!

Fun outside

Not the best composed, but fun colors! J loves being outside. This was taken at the playground at daycare. The school had a mini-moonbounce (in background) for an open house event.

Bichons & Baby

Happy November! I received this photo as part of one of those email-forwards, and it reminded me of my family.

2 Bichons and a Baby [source unknown]

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Fun at Madame Tussauds

Washington D.C. location - Taken with Samsung Intensity

Am I fierce?

 J, save me!

 Madonna doesn't care either

 

Now, this is how you get around town!

Always seems to be sick

I knew that J would get sick (a lot) in daycare -- it'd be inevitable. But oh my goodness, it's like one right after the other this past month. It started with a runny nose, then escalated to a fever, then a rash + fever! 

Two weekends ago, we noticed red bumps on J's inner thigh. We just thought it was an irritation from crawling around in only a onesie. But then a week later at daycare, the teachers noticed it -- this time over more parts of his body and accompanied by gastrointestinal issues.

We took him to the ped that day. Thankfully he ruled out hand-foot-mouth disease, which sounds scarier than it is, for which there was a confirmed case at the daycare a few weeks prior. Doc and the teachers both mentioned that it's common for kids to break out like that right before a fever or even after a fever has been over. So weird!

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Doc wasn't able to determine the cause of the rash except to say it is a viral exanthem and the gastrointestinal issues could just be along for the ride. Saturday morning, after a good night's rest, Benadryl, and a colloidal oatmeal bath that Daddy insisted on giving him, J's rash has subsided (and so has the gastrointestinal issues). YAY! This week, he is back at daycare, and I haven't gotten a call, so that must be good :). This past weekend was rough, but we made it through, and I was reminded that I am only a custodian of God's child, and I can be a better one with His help.

Funny things about J

I've reflected on the many changes J went through in his first 9 months in this post. He developed his own rhythm/schedule, made noises, slept longer at night (yay!), turned over and crawled. He interacted with toys and responded when we read books with him. It was amazing!

J is now 14 months and the changes since then have been equally amazing and fun! Here some of J's newest developments:

Hide & Seek

While we were all sitting on the floor in the dining room, J crawls over to the curtain and pulls it over him (I know, I know, the curtain rod could be pulled off the wall and hurt J, just bear with me for the story). He then sits real still and quietly. All the while, his cute little bug and legs can still be seen.

We say, "Where's J?" over and over again.

Finally, J peeks out from behind the curtain with a huge smile (smirk is shown below) and giggle!

He also likes to crawl from room to room while we "chase" him. He laughs uncontrollably when we finally get him. He also likes to chase us.

Laughing when doing something wrong

Last night, J was playing with a ball. The puppy got to it and licked it. Of course, J then wanted to put that same ball in his mouth. But it was dirty, so we said "Heyyyy, don't put it in your mouth, it's dirty!"

You know what he did next? He slowly put the ball to his mouth, and right before it touched his lips, we'd say, "Heyyyy" and he'd start cracking up! If we then walked toward him, he'd quickly throw the ball away, also laughing hysterically. So mischievous!

Self-congratulating

J is getting better at sorting shapes and stacking cups. Yesterday, with his back toward me, he successfully stacked two cups. He then gave himself a hand. Melt. My. Heart.

Spinning coasters

Here's the video of J trying to spin coasters like his dad. He's got the hand position right, he just has to learn to rotate his wrist and let go at the right time -- not easy! While eating out on Sunday, J grabbed one of the cardboard coasters and tried to spin it too. One day he's going to get it right. I can't wait to see his reaction. I'm sure there'll be some self-congratulatory clapping.

What amazing things has your child surprised you with?

Class photo

The smile, the arm on the chair, the leg up....it's just too much cuteness!!!! The photographer the school hired did a great job!