Dear Jericho,
You have learned to say "MAMA" you may have started in your 4th month, but you have it mastered along with the guilt complex too by your 5th month. Congratulations.
You now say "MAMA" whenever you are sleepy, hungry, angry and annoyed. You scream it in the middle of temper tantrums when you are playing with your toys and when you are crying. It's a funny little trick you know, because it makes Mama melt. I try really hard to ignore it and I tell myself you don't know what you are saying. Daddy says that you only say it when I'm around.
Sunday, November 27, 2011
Jello (5 Months)
Dear Jericho,
You LOVE Jello. Have you heard the "a picture is worth a thousand words" saying yet? If not, here is a good example.
You LOVE Jello. Have you heard the "a picture is worth a thousand words" saying yet? If not, here is a good example.
To The Park We Go (5 Months)
Dear Jericho,
Yesterday I took you to the park. It was so much fun (I think) for you. You went on the swing and you loved it. You reclined in typical Jericho style in the swing and giggled as I pushed you.
After the swing was SOOO yesterday I took you to the play area. You can't play on anything they have yet but you enjoyed playing with the wood chips that fill the floor of the play area and watched the children run around you as they played hide-n-go-seek.
You actually sat there for quite a while giggled and screamed every once and a while as the little girls (and one boy) ran everywhere. It was adorable. Mommy got a little choked up because there was a little boy there running around like a crazy boy and wanting to play and do everything by himself. I knew that would be you, sooner than I would like.
Doesn't that look like you had fun? I love the thought that one day you will get to see a video of yourself at this age enjoying the swing. I hope you have many more happy memories at the park.
Your Park Buddy,
Mommy
Yesterday I took you to the park. It was so much fun (I think) for you. You went on the swing and you loved it. You reclined in typical Jericho style in the swing and giggled as I pushed you.
After the swing was SOOO yesterday I took you to the play area. You can't play on anything they have yet but you enjoyed playing with the wood chips that fill the floor of the play area and watched the children run around you as they played hide-n-go-seek.
You actually sat there for quite a while giggled and screamed every once and a while as the little girls (and one boy) ran everywhere. It was adorable. Mommy got a little choked up because there was a little boy there running around like a crazy boy and wanting to play and do everything by himself. I knew that would be you, sooner than I would like.
Doesn't that look like you had fun? I love the thought that one day you will get to see a video of yourself at this age enjoying the swing. I hope you have many more happy memories at the park.
Your Park Buddy,
Mommy
Monday, November 21, 2011
The Crying Phase
Dear Jericho,
Congratulations, you are 5 months and 18 days old today and as of a couple days ago you have officially learned how to throw a temper tantrum. Yes.. You have your Mommy's temper and well.. let's just say that I'm trying hard not to give in and give you whatever you are throwing a fit over.
Yesterday you were playing by yourself like a good little boy with a toy ball. The ball slipped out of your hands and rolled out of reach. You struggled for a bit to get the ball and things just didn't work for you. Instead of fussing and making your normal whimper noises you pitched the biggest fit. It was like that same ball fell and hit you in the face and left a mark.. but no, it was just out of your reach. You turned red, angry and screamed at the top of your lungs. I thought something had happened to you and I wasn't really paying much attention so I thought maybe you had hurt yourself. I got the ball gave it back to you and you were happy. Then I watched you play with the ball. I admired how much you have grown and smiled at the adorable little baby in front of me happily playing with this red ball. Then.. It happened. The ball fell! It rolled out of your reach! You tried and squirmed to reach it but you couldn't. So, instead of trying to be cleaver and wiggle to get it. You SCREAMED.. LOUD.. Like someone was trying to hurt you.
I just want you to know, I know what you are up to. Mommy is NOT going to let you grow up to be a spoiled brat that gives everything to you when you cry. This is a phase and it better be over soon. :) I then took my screaming baby and made you roll over on your own in this fit of rage. I showed you how to reach out and grab the ball. Your hand met the ball and you grabbed it up off the floor. You continued to play with it and you were happy again.
The lesson of this phase is to not let you have everything you want, but to show you how to get it on your own. You appreciate things more when you learn to get them for yourself. I can not give you everything, even if it is just a little red ball outside of your reach. I will teach you the things you need to get what you want and that.. my love.. is the best gift of all.
You are my love, even when you scream.
Mommy
Congratulations, you are 5 months and 18 days old today and as of a couple days ago you have officially learned how to throw a temper tantrum. Yes.. You have your Mommy's temper and well.. let's just say that I'm trying hard not to give in and give you whatever you are throwing a fit over.
Yesterday you were playing by yourself like a good little boy with a toy ball. The ball slipped out of your hands and rolled out of reach. You struggled for a bit to get the ball and things just didn't work for you. Instead of fussing and making your normal whimper noises you pitched the biggest fit. It was like that same ball fell and hit you in the face and left a mark.. but no, it was just out of your reach. You turned red, angry and screamed at the top of your lungs. I thought something had happened to you and I wasn't really paying much attention so I thought maybe you had hurt yourself. I got the ball gave it back to you and you were happy. Then I watched you play with the ball. I admired how much you have grown and smiled at the adorable little baby in front of me happily playing with this red ball. Then.. It happened. The ball fell! It rolled out of your reach! You tried and squirmed to reach it but you couldn't. So, instead of trying to be cleaver and wiggle to get it. You SCREAMED.. LOUD.. Like someone was trying to hurt you.
I just want you to know, I know what you are up to. Mommy is NOT going to let you grow up to be a spoiled brat that gives everything to you when you cry. This is a phase and it better be over soon. :) I then took my screaming baby and made you roll over on your own in this fit of rage. I showed you how to reach out and grab the ball. Your hand met the ball and you grabbed it up off the floor. You continued to play with it and you were happy again.
The lesson of this phase is to not let you have everything you want, but to show you how to get it on your own. You appreciate things more when you learn to get them for yourself. I can not give you everything, even if it is just a little red ball outside of your reach. I will teach you the things you need to get what you want and that.. my love.. is the best gift of all.
You are my love, even when you scream.
Mommy
Saturday, November 19, 2011
Baby's First Halloween (4 Months)
Dear Jericho,
Happy B-Lated (That means Mommy is late) October! Your 4th month went by SUPER fast. We took a lot of cute pictures of you though. Mommy finally met your future wife's (No Pressure) Mom who she met online in her birth month board. We spent a lot of time together as you and her daughter Audrey grew right before our eyes. You two LOVE hanging out with each other. We went to a place called Apple Annie's and picked out Pumpkins and I bought apples to make you baby food.
What happens when you take two adorable babies out for the day for 2-2 hour car rides and then make them perform to take a bunch of pictures with pumpkins and anything else you can get them sitting next to? This
Speaking of BABY FOOD! You eat solid foods now. Well, they are called Purees but you love them. Mommy makes them for you by buying real fruits and veggies and mixing them together in a special blender Daddy bought just for you.
Sometimes, things get a little messy as you can imagine.
I even made you some pumpkin for you to have on Halloween. Speaking of Pumpkins. Did you know you fit inside of one?
Most importantly, as you can tell. YOU CAN SIT UP ON YOUR OWN! How exciting is that? It was very exciting for Daddy and I. We are very proud of you. Now we just sit you on your play mat and you dig through all of your toys and just play with whatever you like. I think you like sitting up. You are probably proud too since you worked so hard on it.
One of the splurges this month we made was on a Jumperoo for you. Let me just say you LOVE IT! The first day you were in it playing around for 20 minutes. It did take me a long time to put it together and I was ready to put it in the box and say never mind, but just seeing you in there made it all worth it. You jump your little heart out. Your favorite part of the Jumperoo is the spinny thing. You learned to spin that very quickly and I'm pretty sure that is what entertained you for so long. Also, when we first put you in it, your feet didn't even reach the floor. I put a pillow under them so that you could bounce on it. That was awesome.
So. Back to fitting inside of a pumpkin. Well.. We took A LOT of pictures of you for Halloween. When we went to the Pumpkin Patch. We did these together with Barbara and Audrey in addition to your 4 month shoot with Tim.
And yes.. I fully intend on whipping these out when you have a girlfriend. Or whenever you make me mad and there is a girl over the house. You have a nice butt!! What's a mom to do?
Here are some of your 4 month pictures. We were at a really nice location this time. It was off in the country of the desert. I didn't even know a place like that existed here!
And.. In the spirit of Halloween, We put you inside of a crotched shark. I thought it was funny. You were a good sport. So thanks!
All my love
Mommy
Happy B-Lated (That means Mommy is late) October! Your 4th month went by SUPER fast. We took a lot of cute pictures of you though. Mommy finally met your future wife's (No Pressure) Mom who she met online in her birth month board. We spent a lot of time together as you and her daughter Audrey grew right before our eyes. You two LOVE hanging out with each other. We went to a place called Apple Annie's and picked out Pumpkins and I bought apples to make you baby food.
Speaking of BABY FOOD! You eat solid foods now. Well, they are called Purees but you love them. Mommy makes them for you by buying real fruits and veggies and mixing them together in a special blender Daddy bought just for you.
I even made you some pumpkin for you to have on Halloween. Speaking of Pumpkins. Did you know you fit inside of one?
What better to be for Halloween than a Pumpkin? I also borrowed a Lobster costume from one of my co-workers but it was huge and you disappeared in the costume. Really, the little hat part covered your whole entire head. This one was much better.
One of the splurges this month we made was on a Jumperoo for you. Let me just say you LOVE IT! The first day you were in it playing around for 20 minutes. It did take me a long time to put it together and I was ready to put it in the box and say never mind, but just seeing you in there made it all worth it. You jump your little heart out. Your favorite part of the Jumperoo is the spinny thing. You learned to spin that very quickly and I'm pretty sure that is what entertained you for so long. Also, when we first put you in it, your feet didn't even reach the floor. I put a pillow under them so that you could bounce on it. That was awesome.
So. Back to fitting inside of a pumpkin. Well.. We took A LOT of pictures of you for Halloween. When we went to the Pumpkin Patch. We did these together with Barbara and Audrey in addition to your 4 month shoot with Tim.
And yes.. I fully intend on whipping these out when you have a girlfriend. Or whenever you make me mad and there is a girl over the house. You have a nice butt!! What's a mom to do?
Here are some of your 4 month pictures. We were at a really nice location this time. It was off in the country of the desert. I didn't even know a place like that existed here!
And.. In the spirit of Halloween, We put you inside of a crotched shark. I thought it was funny. You were a good sport. So thanks!
All my love
Mommy
I'm too Sexy For My T-Shirt
Dear Jericho,
This was taken when you were 3 months old. (September 8, 2011) This was an adorable outfit, I don't remember who bought it for you but I loved putting you in it. Here is a picture I had to share because you were way too sexy for your T-Shirt.
Look at that Belly!!! Ha. I just want to blow raspberries on it!
Your biggest Groupie
Mommy
This was taken when you were 3 months old. (September 8, 2011) This was an adorable outfit, I don't remember who bought it for you but I loved putting you in it. Here is a picture I had to share because you were way too sexy for your T-Shirt.
Look at that Belly!!! Ha. I just want to blow raspberries on it!
Your biggest Groupie
Mommy
3 Months!!!
Dear Jericho,
Your 3rd month has come and gone and Mommy was busy with work and taking care of you that I haven't been able to write to you. Sorry! Your 3rd month was fun filled and adventure packed as you grew. We still were having trouble getting you to poop. But we did manage to go the entire month without having to go to the doctor. I was glad about that!
Your 3rd month I think I will lovingly call "Poop Watch September, 2011" because 90% of my communication with your Dad was about your inability to poop or excited text messages over you actually pooping for a change.
Above all things. You had a big "1st" this month. Your FIRST trip on an airplane!! I saved the boarding pass. You and I went out to California because Aunty Heather is getting married in November so we went out there for her Bridal shower and Bachelorette Party. You were a perfect flyer! I was very impressed at how well you did. You slept pretty much the entire time we were on the plane. I think the light vibration soothed you right to sleep. I will pretend and say it's because Mommy had to fly when she was pregnant with you so you were already a frequent flyer. Thank you for being so awesome during the flight!
You got to stay with Grandma when we went to Glen Ivy for her Bachelorette Party but you did go to the Bridal shower. Everyone held you and you loved the attention, even though it wasn't your day!
One of the things that did happen while we were in California and staying at Grandma's house was that you pooped! It was.. explosive to say the least and we had to give you a bath. I did bring your bath soaps with me just in case even though we were only there for a couple days but I'm glad I did. We had to give you a improptu bath in Grandma's sink. It took 3 of us to get you clean. Mommy washed you, Grandma held you in the sink and Aunty Heather laughed hysterically because she though it was very funny.. I even got poopy on my shirt!
Mommy
Your 3rd month has come and gone and Mommy was busy with work and taking care of you that I haven't been able to write to you. Sorry! Your 3rd month was fun filled and adventure packed as you grew. We still were having trouble getting you to poop. But we did manage to go the entire month without having to go to the doctor. I was glad about that!
Your 3rd month I think I will lovingly call "Poop Watch September, 2011" because 90% of my communication with your Dad was about your inability to poop or excited text messages over you actually pooping for a change.
FIRST TRIP ON AN AIRPLANE!!
Above all things. You had a big "1st" this month. Your FIRST trip on an airplane!! I saved the boarding pass. You and I went out to California because Aunty Heather is getting married in November so we went out there for her Bridal shower and Bachelorette Party. You were a perfect flyer! I was very impressed at how well you did. You slept pretty much the entire time we were on the plane. I think the light vibration soothed you right to sleep. I will pretend and say it's because Mommy had to fly when she was pregnant with you so you were already a frequent flyer. Thank you for being so awesome during the flight!
You got to stay with Grandma when we went to Glen Ivy for her Bachelorette Party but you did go to the Bridal shower. Everyone held you and you loved the attention, even though it wasn't your day!
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| Jericho with Mommy's Aunt Brenda |
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| Bath Time in Grandma's Kitchen! |
FIRST TIME IN THE POOL!!
3 Month Pictures!
I'm kind of sad that Daddy missed this one. We had taken you to the pool a couple times but you had fallen asleep both times we attempted. We went to the pool and you actually stayed awake. I took a lot of pictures. You seemed to enjoy it even though it was loud. You really like bath time so I figured it was the same thing. Rancho Sahuarita has a separate section for babies. It is about 2 inches of water with an umbrella over it so that you don't get overheated or have the sun glaring down on you.
3 Month Pictures!
Last but not least. We took your 3 Month pictures of course and they came out really good. You were a happy baby for this shoot. Daddy and I went with Tim (Rebecca and Ryan were there) to the Lake down the street to take these. The colors came out really good! Here are my favorites. You are growing up so fast.
Ok.. So I'm sure your not surprised that I put so many. You're so stinking adorable!!! I love the ones with the hats!
Love You Lots!!
Mommy
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