Jrew Laughing and Playing

This was just so hilarious we couldn't help but post it tonight. We had some dear friends over for games, snacks, and to pack Christmas Shoe-boxes. Our friend Daniel was playing with Jrew and making him laugh hysterically. It's a little blurry because they're both jumping around but I thought you might enjoy it. :)

Laughing and Smiling: The Best New Movie Re-edited

I just have to brag on this baby. He is soooooo darling. Here is a video with him smiling and Laughing!!! Yes, i said laughing. I was counting how many times he has laughed out loud, and now I've lost count. We're way over 20 in two weeks!!!  Enjoy. PS - The first part of the video is a bit boring... stick with it... the laughter comes at the climax of the film!!! :) 

3 Months Old!

These are just some of my favorite pics from the last few weeks. I just love this baby boy!!!

I just couldn't stand the thought of writing his name in permanent marker on his blanket for daycare. However, after seeing how much time it takes to do the above by hand, I am exploring alternative ideas for labeling his things. Although, I have plans to do a few more embroidery like this. I also put his name on a hat.. it is soo cute!

In this picture, I look 12 years old. LOL

Why so serious?

Here above and below are pics of my friend Jenn and her baby boy Travis. 

She and I have been friends since 8th grade! :) 

We're happy to have our boys and 

it was soooo good to see here again last month!

 Already throwing up gangsta signs? 

Gosh! They grow up fast.

On of my favorites. He looks like an angel. 

I tell Jrew all the time that the angels 

are certainly missing him and 

that they probably argued over who was 

going to be his guardian angel. :) 

First Day Back

To start off today... Jrew played in his bouncy seat while I ate breakfast. He kicked his shoe off for the first time ever and I think that is hilarious. Okay, so I obsess over every single little thing. That's what mommy's do! :)

Jrew had a great morning! I checked on him by phone at 9:00 and then I walked over to see him at 12:00. I also went over at 1:30 to feed him. Oh. For those of you who do not know, the Child Development Center is located just one building away from mine on my school's campus. It is so nice that he is so close. 

Also: Jrew did cry this afternoon, but they said they fed him an "extra" bottle and he was very happy. He had a great remainder of the day!!!

So, the question is: How did MOM do today? I did fine. I didn't cry all day until I picked him up and realized he had cried earlier. BUMMER.

However, today at lunch my long-term sub mentioned to the students that I had just had a baby. (Reminder: I teach 5th Grade) One student, M- (you never know who's reading blogs... lol), peaked under the table to look at my tummy. He said..."Yeah. There's still a little fat down there."

Completely mortified, I didn't really respond. Clearly he didn't need a response because he continued... "That's what it does you know. It always leaves a little bit of fat after the baby squeezes out." I just lost it... I busted out laughing. The other teacher laughed and then she reminded him that we were teachers so we understand the slip up. However, that he should not say these sort of things to people because it is considered rude.

A little later, (oh yeah... he wasn't finished), he said..."You know Mrs. Rose, when we go outside [for recess], you should just swing a little, you know, relax. You know, I got a little fat down there too. It kinda' bothers me a little. I'm a little sensitive about that."

AND THEN at recess, the same student tried to pull me aside to tell me very discreetly: "You know... I know a brand of diapers you should use." [Long pause while M- tells another student to stop listening in on our private conversation] 

"Pampers Cruisers. Because they help the baby learn how to walk."

Boy oh boy... I can't wait until Day #2!

Updates...

Who you wanna' fight?

Oh! You wanna' fight me?

He's a cutie for sure. But don't pick a fight with him. :) I have so many pictures to update that it will take me a few more days to catch up with everything. Among the highlights this week: Jrew laughed for the first time! I jumped up and down like a little kid!!! He is also grabbing things more often now. Jrew is officially 12 weeks old and took his first plane ride. Mommy goes back to work next week so we'll update with pics of Jrew going to school with mommy next week!

Jrew has discovered his hair. He now grabs it when he's sleepy!

A sweet moment: I caught daddy and baby taking a nap!

I just think he's gorgeous! I guess its ok to be so amazed by my own son!