The Jakester

I am having so much fun with my little man lately. He is saying so many new words/phrases and learning how to help around the house too. It is wonderful! Just yesterday he started repeating some words when I say them. He has never been a repeater or much of a show off. So, I always have a hard time getting him to say or do things when I want him too. However, lately he is so curious and wants to be able to do more. He will wave goodbye and hello now and give kisses and hugs to anyone. It used to be just mommy and daddy. He runs around the house asking, "What's that?" and "Watch this!" ALL day long. Sometimes he will ask and then repeat what you say. I just love watching him grow and learn. I'm sure with our next child I won't have the time to wonder and awe over these mini-milestones but I am loving it right now. Jake also helps clean up with my duster his favorite tool and puts his own shoes on (kind of). I found him the other day on top of my bed with his shoes over his feety pajamas. I started laughing and so did he. Then, he said," out please..."Adorable, I just picked him up and we went right out, feety pajamas and all! Another new thing around here is learning to share and care for others. We are really working on this. Jake is very loving but needs more practice sharing and playing with others. So, I am making sure I have at least one play date a week so we can have fun! This week he learned how to touch nicely. He will stroke your face really slowly and then clap for himself afterwards. So cute. he also learned how to do a somersault all by himself. Funniest somersaults were on the beach! Well, off to catch some reading time before he wakes up! Here are some recent pics.

Lounging eating grapes
Sleeping with Blankie, who he love now

Excited scream while playing with his buddy Drew

Pointing to planes... What's that??

Eating an Apple, looking very much like Daddy

Favorite activity at the beach, no change needed just a wheel

Park Time, He looks so Old!