laundry

laundry, originally uploaded by ben.truitt.

Jacob,
When you're grown and married, help your wife with the laundry. In fact, help your Mom. In fact, don't wait until you're grown. Start now.
Dad

Mission: Missions

Hey Bud!

Your dad wanted to try out the new wide angle lens he got for Christmas so we headed to some of the San Antonio missions to take some pics.  Here are a few of my favorites.

Love, Mama

Half a year

Jake,

I can't believe you are already 6 months old, it has been the best 6 months of our lives. Since today Is a holiday you and I are hanging out but tomorrow you will have your first day in a new room at daycare with the 6 to 12 month olds. You are already learning to sit but I bet you will be crawling soon after watching the big kids. This afternoon we will be going to your 6 month check up so I will post again later with your stats.

Love,
Mom

Practically an adult

Jake,

We finally got you a high chair yesterday and you love it! In addition to rice cereal you have also tried pears and thought they were great, you kept taking the spoon from me to feed yourself. Your other new trick is sitting up. Today you sat unsupported for almost a full minute. You are getting so big I can't believe it!
Love you, Mom

Descimination!

airport, originally uploaded by ben.truitt.

Jake,
You and I are at the airport, waiting to board a flight to Hartford, CT, where we will meet your mom, who left this morning. Everyone at the airport keeps acting like it isn't possible for me to fly alone with you. I thought we wouldn't get through security when they found out that I didn't have a woman to help. So here is the lesson for you when you are a dad: when you travel alone with your child, wear a wig.
Dad

sippy cup

sippy cup, originally uploaded by ben.truitt.

Jake,
You just tried drinking from a sippy cup for the first time. You thought it was great stuff!
Dad