J is for Jacob

I started this blog with the intension of blogging and have not blogged as much as I would have liked to. I enjoy following the few friends I have on here but have not explored this site too much. I will put that on my to-do list. I did get a great idea from a family friend. She blogs about her family, but most importantly her kids. She prints everything out and put it in a book for the future. What a great and easy way to preserve memories. It is also a great idea for me to blog more and keep everyone informed. I need to include this link on my next round of pictures of Jacob I send out. Thanks Lisa for the idea. I hope you don't mind that I stole it!

J is for Jacob

• Ever since he was born he has crossed his feet when just sitting around. It is one of my most favorite things about him.
• Jacob has learned to bat his baby browns when he wants something. It usually works more on Grandma, but she gives in a lot anyways. :-) (Sorry Mom!)
• He LOVES to play the computer.
• He LOVES sports - playing and watching. He took an early interest in Hockey.
• Jacob has very long lashes. I'm sure they will come in handy one day.
• You know those moments when your child does something they shouldn't and you should discipline them but you just can't help but laugh. Jacob has those moments.
• Somehow that child knows when I need a laugh or a hug. Sometimes he does just the right thing at just the right moment.
• He knows what buttons to push and when. There are days when I don't want to claim him.
• One of my favorite recent responses he says when I get onto him about not making a good choice is "That's just the way God made me." How do you argue that?? He even says that about me when I apologize for yelling at him at times.
• Even though he says at times I'm not his friend, he still wants lots of hugs, kisses and snuggles.
• He has saved my life in so many ways. I am so proud that God gave me such a precious gift!

I love you Jacob!

Reconnecting

Our lease is up the end of April and we are looking to rent a house or townhouse. In my search, I came across a townhouse in the same neighrborhood an old friend of mine used to live in. Olivia and I used to work together at the first daycare I worked at. She had a sweet little boy named Reason and became pregnant with Reilly. We were such good friends and hung out quite often. She was there for me during my pregnancy. She referred me to a great OB-GYN office and helped me through all the details about pregnancy and delivery. We eventually took different work paths but maintained contact, although it became less and less frequent. Before I knew it, we lost touch. I think about her every now and again and miss her friendship. Well, when I came across the townhouse in her old neighborhood, I just had to find her. I looked her up in the phonebook. Last I had heard she had gotten back together with her kids father. I decided to write (yes with a pen and paper) a letter hoping it would reach her whether they were together or not (he could at least pass it along as long as I had his right address). Today Olivia picked up little Reilly from school because she is sick. She took her home to be with daddy and checked the mail. She got my letter and called me on her way back to work. We chatted for about 20 minutes and made a date to talk again. She was and still is such an amazing person and a wonderful friend! I am so glad to have reconnected with her!!!

Back to school ... finally!

Jacob heads back to school tomorrow after the "Winter Holiday" break and I couldn't be happier. Perhaps it was the fact that I was up at 4:30 this morning for about an hour and when I finally fell back asleep, hard, Jacob woke up to the rain. So back to bed he went and I caught a few more winks. I am very lucky that my work doesn't mind if I need to tote him along, which saves money I don't have to spend on daycare. Although everyone here loves him and the plethora of artwork he draws for them, he rides my nerves at times. He is one extreme or the other ... super cute and sweet or super irritating. He has a serious attitude problem. I wonder where he go that ...

Oh well ... back to school tomorrow! Yay! Hope he adjusts well.

The Funk, with a capital F

I am in this Funk right now and it sucks. I am really tired of it. Maybe it's because it is almost that time of the month. Not sure. I know that at least 75% of it is my own doing and I need to do something about it. I have never been good with new year resolutions. I think I will just pray for the strength.

On a happy note ... I absolutely LOVE the digital picture frame my boss got me for Christmas. I thought about one but never really looked into it. Well I LOVE it and will consider this for gifts ... for others and myself :-)

Babies, babies everywhere

It seems like everyone is having or recently had a baby. I have the baby bug but swore I wasn't having any more babies until I got married. Maybe if I get a ring, I will have something else to focus on :)

Santa's Helper

Jacob did wonderfully at his pictures on Saturday, especially since we waited an hour just to take them. Mom and I are pros at this though so we came prepared. I just love this little guy! We are hoping to send them out this week.

You go Jacob!

Jacob started at a new school today. We went this morning to turn in all the paper work and fill out some forms. Then off he went. We walked him down to his temporary class (may be permament). The teacher was very sweet and the class size was much smaller. He is the fifth boy and I'm not sure how many girls but obviously more than the boys. She said they have everythign he will need. He just needs a backpack, jacket for outside (a.m.), lunch or money, snack, small blanket for 20 min rest time and that's it! I am so excited to see how his day went. The teacher said she would be sending a note how about his day. He will be getting out earlier than the last school so that's good. Next week I think he will start going to after school some. That will be good for him. I am really excited for him and have a great feeling about this. I just love him so much and am so very proud of him!