Jonas can now walk up to 4 steps in a row. We're working on capturing this on video, but it hasn't happened yet. He seems to get more active each day, though he still naps in the morning and afternoon. He is such a happy child, and almost always wakes up smiling.
I've started to wean him, and this seems to have increased his appetite for table food. We don't buy or make baby food anymore. He eats whatever we eat. Tonight, he had polenta, cucumbers, mushrooms, and a chocolate covered strawberry. Boy does he love chocolate!
He's a superfast crawler, and constantly surprises me on how quickly he can make trouble. I've been moving a bit slowly since a laparoscopic surgery last Friday. It truly seems like he's realized this and taken advantage of the situation. For example: We were in the kitchen yesterday, and he was digging the fridge. I knew it, and was headed over to pull him out, when he dumped a full pitcher of juice. All over the inside of the fridge, under the fridge, in the door of the fridge, and on the floor. But none on him. Amazing. The floor is still a bit sticky in places.
Today, he managed to tumble into an empty bathtub so he could better reach his bath toys. While there, he sampled a bar of Dove soap, made a face, and kept playing. Later, he ate red chalk. I was relieved, because it first looked like he was bleeding. He has climbed halfway up the staircase at least 3 times in the past 2 days, and this really scares me, as they aren't carpeted, and are steep.
All of these things happened while my mom and I were watching him. She's here to help post surgery. He's too fast for the both of us.
A fun side benefit to having his Nani here (new spelling for Nonnie) is Scooter, her dog. The two of them play fast and furiously, battling over chew toys and Jonas' toothbrush (ew!). Even though Scooter weighs less than half of Jonas' bulk, he seems to win the tugging contests, pulling Jonas from a crawling position flat onto his stomach. It's fun to watch. They truly like each other, and we are pleased because they exhaust each other instead of exhausting us. Plus, Scooter likes to eat the food Jonas throws on the floor. In fact, Jonas seems to be feeding him at times. I'm just happy to have less mess at the end of the day.
I hope to put some new pictures up here, and on our flickr site, so stay tuned....
Tuesday, April 21, 2009
Monday, April 6, 2009
My little head banger
Jonas has learned a new movement: he jerks his head and upper body in a heavy metal head banger manner. It's a bit upsetting, as he looks like a special needs child, and my paranoid mother's mind thinks he becoming schizophrenic. How ridiculous, right? In any case, Ed thinks it's entertaining.
He loves to try new foods, but he wants to pick it up with his own fingers. He doesn't trust me to put something tasty in his mouth. He especially loves baked beans. They end up all over his face.
Even though he enjoys most food, he ends up spitting out things that won't dissolve in his mouth because he doesn't have molars yet.
Bath time is always fun for him, and he giggles when we squirt him with his new bath toys. He loves to chew on straws, and bang things together. He's become a bit apprehensive about the dog, but will chase the cat anywhere. This is a bit ironic, as the cat will swipe her paw at him, but the dog simply runs away.
His favorite activity is to dig - in drawers, cabinets, wherever he can fit his busy little hands. Even though he can't see into them, he will empty drawers onto the floor and play with the contents. In the kitchen, he pulls out pots and pot lids, as well as baking pans and mixing spoons. He can make quite a racket!
He's become more interesting in having books read to him. Before, he wouldn't sit still long enough. He's not really interested in television, although we occasionally put Sesame Street or Clifford on for him.
He still loves to flush any toilet within sight. He works madly at the handle until he can get it to flush, then looks back at me with an expression of part wonderment and part pride.
We enjoy him every minute of the day.
He loves to try new foods, but he wants to pick it up with his own fingers. He doesn't trust me to put something tasty in his mouth. He especially loves baked beans. They end up all over his face.
Even though he enjoys most food, he ends up spitting out things that won't dissolve in his mouth because he doesn't have molars yet.
Bath time is always fun for him, and he giggles when we squirt him with his new bath toys. He loves to chew on straws, and bang things together. He's become a bit apprehensive about the dog, but will chase the cat anywhere. This is a bit ironic, as the cat will swipe her paw at him, but the dog simply runs away.
His favorite activity is to dig - in drawers, cabinets, wherever he can fit his busy little hands. Even though he can't see into them, he will empty drawers onto the floor and play with the contents. In the kitchen, he pulls out pots and pot lids, as well as baking pans and mixing spoons. He can make quite a racket!
He's become more interesting in having books read to him. Before, he wouldn't sit still long enough. He's not really interested in television, although we occasionally put Sesame Street or Clifford on for him.
He still loves to flush any toilet within sight. He works madly at the handle until he can get it to flush, then looks back at me with an expression of part wonderment and part pride.
We enjoy him every minute of the day.
Wednesday, April 1, 2009
Baptism
Jonas was finally baptised this past weekend. Most of my family, who are all Catholic, would deem 10.5 months quite late for a baptism. As cousin Mia put it, "he's not baptised yet?" Jonas was the first child / grandchild too big to wear the christening gown my grandmother bought back in 1971. Instead, he wore blue & brown seersucker pants with a white polo shirt and blue sweater vest. Somehow, he made it through the service with only one shoe on. Fortunately, both socks remained in place.
We were blessed with the presence of his godparents, Angela and John. Angela's son, Mark, was there as well. He even got to attend Sunday school, which he seemed to enjoy. Neighbors Lisa and Charlotte joined in too.
As instructed by Pastor Scott, Ed carried Jonas up to the alter for children's sermon shortly before the baptism. He looked so proud up there holding his son (albeit with only one shoe!) Pastor Scott had taken extra time to decorate the alter with a special fountain and colored cloth to simulate a flowing river.
After the children's sermon, Pastor Scott took over, holding Jonas and reciting the words that joined our church and its congregation with Jonas' spiritual future. He dribbled the smallest amount of water (which he had warmed beforehand) on Jonas' forehead, and then anointed him with a nicely scented oil. He then carried Jonas around the congregation so that he could meet everyone.
Although he was "on stage" for about 15 minutes, Jonas behaved like the good natured child he is, expressing mild curiosity, smiles, and a general complacence.
We all celebrated with a brunch back home afterward. Yummies included strawberry cake, vanishing oatmeal cookies, bagels & lox, bacon, carriage bake egg casserole, fruit, milk, juice, and coffee. Pastor Scott joined us, and looked sharp (as usual) in his suit. The ceremony itself went off without a hitch - well, except for the weather. Kansas City received about 6 inches of wet, heavy snow Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, Ed made sure our walkway was clear. The attendance at church, however, was diminished because of the weather.
Jonas received some special mementos and gifts, including two special crosses (from Nonnie and the Balls) as well as a beautifully illustrated toddler bible (also from Nonnie). He also got some fun books from Nanna Angela.
Some pics of the event. John and Ed with the boys:
Me and Angela outside, also with the boys:
A photo my mom took of our church:
We were blessed with the presence of his godparents, Angela and John. Angela's son, Mark, was there as well. He even got to attend Sunday school, which he seemed to enjoy. Neighbors Lisa and Charlotte joined in too.
As instructed by Pastor Scott, Ed carried Jonas up to the alter for children's sermon shortly before the baptism. He looked so proud up there holding his son (albeit with only one shoe!) Pastor Scott had taken extra time to decorate the alter with a special fountain and colored cloth to simulate a flowing river.
After the children's sermon, Pastor Scott took over, holding Jonas and reciting the words that joined our church and its congregation with Jonas' spiritual future. He dribbled the smallest amount of water (which he had warmed beforehand) on Jonas' forehead, and then anointed him with a nicely scented oil. He then carried Jonas around the congregation so that he could meet everyone.
Although he was "on stage" for about 15 minutes, Jonas behaved like the good natured child he is, expressing mild curiosity, smiles, and a general complacence.
We all celebrated with a brunch back home afterward. Yummies included strawberry cake, vanishing oatmeal cookies, bagels & lox, bacon, carriage bake egg casserole, fruit, milk, juice, and coffee. Pastor Scott joined us, and looked sharp (as usual) in his suit. The ceremony itself went off without a hitch - well, except for the weather. Kansas City received about 6 inches of wet, heavy snow Saturday afternoon. Fortunately, Ed made sure our walkway was clear. The attendance at church, however, was diminished because of the weather.
Jonas received some special mementos and gifts, including two special crosses (from Nonnie and the Balls) as well as a beautifully illustrated toddler bible (also from Nonnie). He also got some fun books from Nanna Angela.
Some pics of the event. John and Ed with the boys:
Me and Angela outside, also with the boys:
A photo my mom took of our church:
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