Growing UP

It seems that lately, more and more, I'm looking at Pat and pointing out something Jacob can do on his own.  As if I never thought our little boy would reach the day he would not need us to so something for him.  And he's only 2 1/2, he hasn't mastered hardly anything in the grand scheme of things... but it sure seems like a lot has happened lately.

A few days ago, he grabbed the Wii remotes, and put them both around his wrist and then tightened the straps around his tiny arms.  We haven't even had the Wii out to play with in months... and he just did it. Then proceeded to stand in front of the TV and pretend to play Wii games. We're still not sure what he was pretending to play, because the Sing-Off was on when he did this.  Maybe he was going to Dance Party.

Last night we turned off the TV and headed up stairs for bath time and Jacob was the first one to hit the stairs.  Pat, Raven and I all stayed at the bottom of the stairs as we watched Jacob climb the stairs, with perfect balance, not holding on to the wall to brace himself.  All the way up the stairs he went.  All by himself with out a wobble or a tumble.  Pat and I just looked at each other and smiled.  When Jacob got to the top he turned around with his classic "mo mon" wondering why we were still at the bottom of the stairs.  He didn't think it was any big deal that he climbed the stairs by himself, but we sure did.

He talks all the time now. Remember the kid that had to go to speech therapy? That kid is long gone. The new Jacob has arrived.  The Jacob that likes Lightning McQueen and Pauly D.

Wordless Wednesday

2 1/2 Years

It took almost 2 1/2 years for it to happen. And it happened today.
I have such a big boy now.
Jacob has attended the same day care every day since he was 13 weeks old. He knows the building, he knows the kids, he knows the teachers and directors. He is comfortable there. But every day he screams and cries when I leave him there. He grabs my leg and holds on for dear life. Other kids have no problem with drop off.  Not Jacob. He doesn't want anything to do with his friends or teachers at 8:30 in the morning. He walks into the building fine, but as soon as he sees the door to his room, he turns around. On the days I carry him in, he clings tighter to me. The teachers pry him out of my arms and assure me every day that when I leave he is fine.  He's normally happily playing when I pick him up and sometimes doesn't want to leave in the afternoons.

Today, he walked right into his room.  He held my hand all the way to the play area, where he saw a teacher from his last classroom subbing for a few minutes while his teacher ran an errand. He walked right up to Ms. Ashley, handed her his cheese wrapper {we must have snacks in the car on the way to school, don't you?} and started to take off his coat.
She handed me the coat to take to his cubby.
Normally, Jacob follows me crying as I put his items in his cubby.
Not today. Not this morning.
He stayed with his friends.
I walked back to his play area to tell him goodbye for the day, give him a kiss... he walked right up to me and waived at me. With a big smile on his face. And then, walked away before I could bend down to hug him.
I smiled too.
The biggest smile I've ever had when I've dropped him off at "school".
Today was a big day.
Today Jacob was a big boy and decided it was okay for me to leave and he would have fun - and be just fine :)

It only took almost 2 1/2 years for it to happen.

Like a Kid on Christmas Morning

One of my FAVORITE days of the year has arrived. BIG BLUE MADNESS!! {Once called Midnight Madness and I often still refer to it as such}
I am SO excited for the start of college basketball season. I might poke fun of my husband's loyalty to his precious Baltimore Ravens football team, and Ray Lewis but only because I understand.
I. LOVE. KENTUCKY. BASKETBALL!

When we moved to Baltimore, I only agreed to move once I found out there was a college basketball cable package I could purchase to watch the Cats play every game.
HA!
Not really, but almost.

It's been a long football season here in KY and we're ready for some excitement and the thoughts of a W!
To get everyone excited for tonight watch below!! "The Pursuit for #8 Continues"



ukcat88fan has the BEST videos! If you're a UK fan, you should follow him.

Also, for some additional entertainment...Teach Me Bout Kentucky



Jacob is ready! He has his blue and white shaker, his car flag that he waives proudly and several blue and white outfits. We've taught him when ever he sees the Wildcat, UK or CATS to just say "Go Cats!" and he does it well.  He keeps asking to watch "biddy biddyball" and recently was seen practicing his free throws from the hardwood {of our living room of course}



GO CATS!

Back Away from the Deco Mesh

I decorated the pot rack to coordinate with my front door wreath

I added in some green and some black garland with little green spiders on it.

I have put the deco mesh away, {although I desperately wanted to do the banister}

Until Christmas.

Change of Plans

Until 1:00 on Friday afternoon, we were planning on going to Bowling Green this weekend to visit our new friend Lynleigh.  A lengthy trip to the pediatrician changed our plans quickly to keep us at home.
I will be posting an eviction notice to strep shortly.  Jacob has had it twice in 2 1/2 weeks (really, it probably never left) so I'm ready to kick this! Plus, we want to visit with Lynleigh!

Anyway, our change in plans allowed us to begin to decorate for Pat's favorite holiday - Halloween.  I got a crafty whim Friday night when I stumbled upon the deco mesh ribbon at Hobby Lobby.  50% off deco mesh and a few youtube videos later I had this:

I found some more inspiration and ended up with this:

Not too shabby for my first try, if I do say so myself.

Tonight we wrapped up with a visit from Bob Bob and Nicole.  Jacob enjoyed getting to hang out with someone other than Pat and I.

Happy to have them!