vacation is over

the last 2 weeks i have been off work and taking care of jack. most of the time has been great ( a few difficult times). it's not clear to me if jack changed a lot during this time or if i just got to observe a lot. (it's been the most consecutive time with him since my maternity leave.) these last 2 weeks he pretty much tries to mimic everything. one night he was playing with my garlic press as if he was james bond wielding a pistol. at first i was alarmed that he was using it like a weapon but patrick reminded me that boys with do that with everything and there is no secret desire to do harm. he also learned the word 'no' a lot. our neighborhood had a progressive dinner party and jack was the only child there. he did an amazing job for a 19-month old. he is quiet the charmer!

we all have been playing a lot with his new train set. jack can play with that for almost 45 minutes at a time. when he's not doing that, he's calling for abby. "abby, abby, abby"

Merry PunkMas

19 months

jack has a great personality. he likes to be silly and gives lots of hugs. we wrestle and tumble and when he does get hurt, he likes scold the floor for hurting him. it is just the cutest thing ever and helps relieve his cries.

favorite foods are milk, broccoli, butter and salt.

xmas 08

i thought jack was feeling better this morning, but this picture would say otherwise. gracie did a great job, while jack just wanted me to hold him tight. sorry sunshine!

High-larious

G-Mom's birthday was funny.

museum

halloween 08

jack loves all the scary decorations. he enjoyed putting candy in kids bags. lat night the grandparent ratio was 4:1. jack excels in this kind of enviroment.