Sunday, February 1, 2009

25 random things...

Jake,

On this silly site called facebook there is a trend going around to list 25 random things about yourself. We decided to list 25 random things about you.  So, in no particular order:
1. You are always practicing for Tour de France by kicking and cycling your legs
2. You can get where you want to go but only by scooting backwards
3. You LOVE to hang upside down.
4. You get excited when you see your sippy cup but you like sucking on the handle more than the spout.
5.  You like to sing and dance with your mom,
Dad and aunties.
6.  Your favorite move is batman.
7.  You recently learned to jump up and down in your bouncy seat.
8.  You love to watch your doggies and laugh, especially when they are getting into trouble.
9.  You get frustrated when you want to do something but can't figure out how.
10.  You are more interested in the tags on your toys than the toys themselves.
11.  You love to wake up to your mom singing you the monkey song ("good morning to you, you live in a zoo, you look like a monkey and you smell like one too") but you don't yet realize it is offensive. :)
12.  You recently discovered sleeping on your stomach and you love it, no matter how much we try to fight you on it.
13.  We call you Houdini because you can escape your swaddle in record time
14.  You have already had 2 ear infections in 6 months, not a good sign as chronic ear infections run in our family.  You are great at taking your medicine though.
15.  You love eating solid foods and making a huge mess when you do.
16.  You love taking a bath and get very mad at us if we take you out before you are ready.
17.  We used to be able to take you to the movies, but now you like to talk loudly whenever there is silence.
18.  You smile and flirt with all the girls.
19.  You own more clothes than your dad but you don't like getting dressed.
20.  You like to talk all the time, and don't know how to use your "inside voice." :)
21.  You hate it when the sun is in your eyes and you love the sunnies Aunt Cathy bought you.
22.  You rarely wake up without a smile on your face.
23.  You like to do push ups with your daddy.
24.  You are often very serious and pensive like your daddy and other times silly and talkative like your mommy.
25. You are incredibly loved! 
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Tuesday, January 27, 2009

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


Saturday, January 24, 2009

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



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Monday, January 19, 2009

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,
MomHalf a year


Tuesday, January 13, 2009

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, MomHigh chair


Thursday, January 8, 2009

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


Saturday, January 3, 2009

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