Monday, September 27, 2010

Just mom & dad time

We are being amazed daily by what Jonah is saying and doing. He is asking lots of "what's that, what's this?" He's showing his terrific 2's- testing the waters with redirection and saying "ok" instead of "no". He's able to answer what, who, and where questions. He's eager to help with anything we do- he helps Rick take out the trashcans, he helps load the silverware into the dishwasher, he takes his plates / bowls to the sink after eating, he empties all the trashcans in the house and helps me clean (wipes with water) the bathrooms! He really does offer to help and gets very upset if we do something without him- I will remind him of this when he has to "really" do some chores in a few years! He talks about Baby, always wants to kiss baby night night, and likes to sing songs to Baby. When the phone rings, he asks who it is so he can say hi too! Then when we hang up, he always ask, "they coming over?" As if we always have people over (which we do) or that he loves to be a social butterfly (which he does)! We are excited to see him develop into a big brother and take care of his little sibling. He says he will help with Baby and in our hearts, we know he will!

Time with Grammy & Popo

Jonah loves it when people come over to see "him" - just him, not us! Especially when "they" get on the floor and play what he wants to, give him tons of attention and just spoil him rotten-- just as grandparents should!

Sunday, September 19, 2010

Doesn't this just make you dizzy by looking at it?

Oh yea- we all had these growing up. I spent hours on mine. Now the "genius" who updated this toy has added music-- gotta love that! And it's even easy for a 2 year old to figure out how to turn it on after Mommy & Daddy have turned it off!

Getting ready for Baby #2 is ALL about getting Baby #1 ready




We have been talking to Jonah about Baby for some time. He always says "sister, no brother"- so if it's a boy, HE will be a "sister" for the time being. Now whether he truly understands it or not, who knows. But we have been reading books to him about being big brother, having him talk and ready to baby, kissing Baby and helping get Baby room together. So now the next step is getting Jonah ready to hold, care for, etc. So we got a baby doll and have been practicing holding - key being holding NOT throwing, chunking, or slamming the baby on the floor. It is truly a work in progress. Cousins Kirsten and Mason are also helping teach Jonah how to feed baby, give baby pacifier and changing diapers- again all a work in progress. With one month to go......we're off to a good start- Jonah does want to hold the baby, asks about the baby, and only throws it on the floor a few times a day. : )

Sunday, September 5, 2010