Did you know...

* Jrew is very adept at pulling up and is beginning to try out cruising.
* Jrew is now saying "Dada", "Mama", "Hey" (sometimes), and "Ba Ba" (no meaning yet)
*Jrew is feeding himself a lot of finger foods including ham, cheese, and fruit.
* Jrew is going to be 10 months old in 3 days!
* Jrew is going to be a BIG BROTHER this December!!!!
Yes. You read that right. Surprise! We are so excited. We are due December 12, 2009. I am officially 13 weeks along tomorrow and OUT of my first trimester. CRAZY. I have had a wonderful experience so far. I'm obviously tired all of the time, but school is out for the summer now, so that should get better.
And just in case you're wondering... Yes, we did tell Jrew the good news too so he can be prepared.

Love to you all! :) A pic of our unborn sweetie to come soon! (When mama gets around to scanning it.)

Jrew is Successful with Stairs...

Yes. You read correctly. He has attempted them several times. This time, however, he was successful. Aiii-yii-yiiii!. See for yourself. My editing skills were slacking tonight, so be patient... climax is at the end!!!

Adventures with Jrew at 9 months

Jrew is getting quite adept at his crawling skills. AND he isn't dragging himself, oh no! He's all up on hands and knees and discovering lots of mischievous things to do. He is pulling up on everything. He thinks he's hilarious and cracks himself up. So, here is a picture of him getting into a mess at Daycare. He likes the shelf and they say he gets in the shelf all the time. Here he climbed in, half in-half out, and fell asleep on a toy. What a stinker! :) Welcome to 9 months mommy. 

Tribute to Mommyhood

Yesterday was my first Mother's Day!!! Yeah! Okay, the first question people have asked me at work today is what did you do? Did you have a spa day? Blah, blah, blah. No. I had better. I got to take a 2 hour Sunday nap without worrying about the baby pulling up on toys and finding himself in dangerous positions or bopping his head on something. I also got to take a relaxing bath for like 30 minutes - AND my husband cleaned the tub for me to do so!!!! He also treated me to some pampering courtesy of Bath and Body Works. AND I laughed my bottom off for like an hour watching The Office in bed. 

Now, for a tribute I've been saving for this very occasion. All the nicknames I have now dubbed myself since becoming a mommy on August 8, 2008!!!

Chicken Mama - You've heard me talk about this one. I can take a lot, but I can't stand to see my baby get blood drawn AND I didn't dare stay in the room when they clipped his tongue (He had a tongue tie)

Spit Mama - Yes. You probably are one too. So, let's move on. Please see my earlier post if you're confused.

NEW Dirty Mama - Okay, so it didn't take me two babies to figure out that I can't keep everything germ free. So, there have been a few times when I have given him back something that fell on the floor. Now, I do have my limits. I absolutely refuse to follow this pattern when in movie theaters and bathrooms. Gross. 

NEW Slow Mama - Hey Mr. Man who wants to drive your truck 40 miles an hour past me in the parking lot - and hey Mrs Prim and Proper who's behind me in the line at Kroger - and Hey everybody - I am going to be slow! So, please find a way to get over it without rolling your eyes and huffing like a spoiled child. I have a lot to handle when I have a baby and a bazillion (an Mary Beth word) things to carry - so just slow down. I will vow this day to never feel stressed or anxious or upset when I am moving slower than the people who are bearing down on my neck. Instead, I will respond with a kind smile... (On the outside). 

Happy Late Mother's Day to you all! :)

First Tooth

So, Jrew has been fussy and finicky for a few days now. He hasn't really wanted to eat and he did have a fever one day. So, this morning, the mystery was revealed. He has his first tooth!!!! I can't get a picture of it, because he fights me like insane to keep me out of his mouth. The tooth isn't completely in, but it's pretty much there and has already broken through the skin. It is so strange to see a tooth in his mouth! :) On another note, he is also getting more adept at the crawling, pulling up, getting into a bunch of trouble phase. Fun... yet very exhausting. With that said, I may go to bed very shortly. 

Baby Steps in Crawling!

8 months old and almost crawling...

Jrew turned 8 months old last week!  Unbelievable... he is growing up so quickly. I can't say enough about him, I love him sooo much. I think having a child teaches you more about love than you ever thought you knew. He is amazing. Here is a run-down on my baby so far.

1. He is on the verge of crawling any day now. He rocks back and forth on his knees all the time. He's like addicted to it... he is constantly trying to get out of your arms so he can try it again.

2. He is saying "da-da" indiscriminately. Which means he doesn't really say "dada" to Thomas but is babbling those sounds!

3. He is eating ground chicken! Woo-hoo. Getting closer to "normal" people food.

4. Can eat graham crackers, Ritz crackers, saltine crackers, bananas in chunks, pancakes torn into pieces, and loves juice!!!

5. He is now known as the baby who kissed another baby in daycare and made the other baby cry. :) My sweetheart.

6. He is pulling up occasionally to play with his baby grand piano. I'm so proud.

7. Has made us the happiest parents in the world!

8. Didn't pose for any of these pictures, but my friend Chrissy is just really good behind the camera!!!