Bill and Miss (plus two)

Well last night Nani spent the night again and she and Jacob were up playing at 2am!  I was not a happy camper about that.  Of course she said he was hungry, but I stuck to my guns and did not give him a bottle, which was good, but he was still up for an hour playing with his Nani...not exactly the thing I had in mind.  The goal is to get him to sleep through the night, not to wake up to eat or PLAY!!!  I know she's the grandma and just wants to play with him, but at 2 o'clock in the morning, give me a break!

So we were all tired waking up this morning.  Papa came and picked the three of us up and we went to Grand-Nina's to have breakfast.  She made some yummy food.  We stayed there visiting with her until the early afternoon.  Then we headed back to Nani and Papas.  Then Papa kicked us out at about 5:30...I guess he wanted some piece and quiet and didn't want to have to chase Jacob up and down the stairs.  Yes, he has definitely discovered stairs.  He was loving it at his Nani and Papa's house because they have a set of three stairs, just perfect for him, not too overwhelming.  So he was climbing them while we were there.  He was also standing up by himself a lot today for longer periods of time...a whole 20 seconds!!!! WOW!  Most of the time when he's standing on his own it's because he is holding on to something, either his cell phone (yes he has his own cel phone, Papas old one) or a toy.  But there were a few times when he just let go and stood there for a while.  He is even starting to squat while standing and then stands straight again.  I can't believe it.  Those little chunky legs have some muscle.  I'm afraid he will be taking his first steps sooner rather than later.  I was thinking that he would be walking by his first birthday and at this point, I'm almost positive that will happen...Now I'm thinking he will be walking by the time his auntie Vanessa gets married in the middle of November.  We'll have to wait and see.

Daddy is still in Chicago.  He went to the White Sox game today with a couple of friends.  It sounds like he's having a good time in Chicago, but he misses us a lot and Jacob and I miss him too.  Only 4 more days until we see him.  I think Jacob and I might pick him up at the airport instead of him getting a ride home with his friend.  We miss him too much!  So, until next time...mommy and daddy love you (and daddy misses you!).

Today was Auntie Vanessa's Bridal Shower.  Jacob spent the morning with Nani as mommy was getting ready for the shower.  As guests started to arrive, one little girl, an older woman (2 1/2 years old) came and when saying hi to her, Jacob leaned over and gave her a kiss!   WHAT????  He doesn't even give his mommy kisses like that!  We had a little talk about that later in the evening.  He had a good time playing with the two little girls that were here Hope 2 1/2 years and Alexis 1 year.  I think he was wanting to impress the ladies and show them he could do more than crawl and walk with his lion, so while they were all playing with the activity table, he let go and was standing on his own for a good 5 to 10 seconds.  At this time Vanessa was opening her presents so I have to admit my eyes were not on him but when I looked over he was standing there all by himself.  I couldn't believe my eyes.  I was so excited, but I also wanted to cry, it's sad that my baby is getting bigger:(, but that's a good thing.  So for the rest of the day, he let go of the couch or the lion or me and stood there for a few seconds all by himself.  Mainly it's when he's olding on to something in his hands, especially his cell phone.  I think he is distracted by looking at something and he doesn't realize he's standing alone!  what a big boy!  Of course I had to call daddy and tell him the big news.  He was visiting a friend of his in Chicago so of course he had to share the news with them.  It's so funny how we get so excited about the first time Jacob does anything...but it's the very first time in his life that he is experiencing these things and they are big deals to us!

My baby is getting begger everyday!  I can't believe it...now I just have to get him to sleep through the night!  Last night, Nani spent the night with us and she experienced the wrath of Jacob at night.  I think he woke up crying about 3 or 4 times!  One time I had to feed him because he would not go back to sleep.  I told Nani that tonight if he wakes up crying because he's hungry, he is crying until he either (a) falls asleep or (b) it's 7:00am and it's time for his morning bottle.  I am done giving him a bottle in the middle of the night.  He has gotten into this habit the last couple of nights and I cannot let it go any further.  Since daddy is out of town I don't have to worry about keeping him awake at night.  I can stay up all night if I have to hearing him cry.  But I will not feed him at night any more...sorry Jacob, but you either eat when the sun is out or you don't eat at all, that's mommy's new rule:)  The only exception I'll make is your bottle right before bedtime (because it's already dark then).  So we'll see how this new tactic goes.  Say a prayer for us that he catches on quick and we only have one sleepless night:)  So until next time when hopefully we have more sleep...mommy and daddy love you and daddy misses you lots!

Today daddy left for a business trip to Chicago.  He will be away from us for 6 days.  Jacob and mommy already miss him.  Today we spend getting ready for Auntie Vanessa's bridal shower.  Jacob didn't let me get much done though because he was stuck to me like glue.  The living room was empty so that we could put some tables in there so he had fun walking around the room with his lion.  There was nothing to get in his way except for the walls:)  I caught him looking at himself in the mirror in the dining room.  He stands up on it (and gets fingerprints all over it) and laughs at the baby staring back at him.  Today he was kissing himself.  It was so cute!  He is trying to stand up on his own without holding on to anything.  He's gotten as far as putting one knee on the ground and then lifting the other leg up, but he can't quite pull himself up from there yet.  He is talking a lot more and grunting a lot more, especially at me when I am tell him not to do something he is wanting to do.  Oh yes, he discovered the stairs today.  I was sitting on the stairs watching him walk around the living room.  He came over to me and pulled himself up on the stair.  He made it all the way up to the first landing (about 4 steps I think).  Of course I was right behind him the whole time.  He thought he made a HUGE accomplishment becasue when he got to the "top" he looked back at me and gave me a big smile and wanted some praise.  I was thinking about wheter or not to praise him, because do I really want him going up and down the stairs???  But, of course I clapped for him.  Ultimately, he is going to go up and down, but I will always be there and most of the time he won't be in the living room anyway becasue the gate will be up to keep him out!  So we had a little fun today:)

Tomorrow we are having Auntie Vanessa's bridal shower at our house.  We are excited about this big event.  Jacob will be in attendance, probably the only boy again!  Daddy is in Chicago, Papa has to work and Uncle RJ...well do we really want him watching Jacob??? First, he's never changed a diaper and second, who knows what he will teach Jacob to do!  So he will be hanging out with the girls.  I'm sure he'll want to walk around with his lion all day like he does everyday:)  So until next time...mommy and daddy love you (and daddy misses you!)