The Finale. Jake's New Tricks.

So finally...after two rambling post, I'm getting to what most of you really want to know.

How's Jake? What's he doing now?

Well, since you asked. My boy has decided to say both daddy and mama.

Let me write that again. MY BOY HAS DECIDED TO SAY BOTH DADDY AND MAMA!!!!

YIPEE!  It's truly is a sweet sound.

He's not walking yet. But he is standing pretty good and he's gotten so much better at cruising around tables and such.  I think he'll take his first steps before too long.

He's climbing the stairs in a flash.

 And is just starting to learn how to back down them. 

Jake... is a genius.

Here's what he's not doing.. and we are a little concerned.  Jake is not chewing.

Yep. Fourteen months. No Cheerios.  He's crunching on things better but not chewing.

Did I mention he's not chewing. So, if you want to send a prayer up for our boy please do.

His feeding specialist is not concern so I'll pretend I'm not either. I'm just picturing me traveling with a blender so I can puree everything. 

Jake's next heart appointment is February 2nd so please pray for that too.

Long story short. Jake is doing like Jake will do.

Oh So Much to Tell You. Numero Dos.

So 2009, huh? Interesting.

Is there anyone else who can't believe it's already 2009?

I can still remember sitting at work at midnight on Y2K.  I was working overnights then and expecting the world to fall apart. 

Our New Years eve was very interesting. I spent most of the night with my stomach in knots. I was  on edge about the fireworks waking up Jake. I seriously wanted to run out the door and threaten some kids to the point they wouldn't even think about setting another whizzing, popping, exploding  fireball soaring near our house.

 But as usual the calm, easy going Dave reminded me it WAS a time to celebrate.

So I have some resolutions... but I'm keeping them to myself.

Don't want you all to know when I don't keep them. 

But I have to say 2008 will never, NEVER be forgotten.
Here's my kid looking at you and 2009. (Get it...kinda like "Here's looking at you kid"..but not)

Next: Part Three of my catching up blog which will be titled Jake's new tricks.

Oh So Much To Tell You. Numero Uno.

I've let the blog slip for a while.  Sorry, just a lot going on.

Let's rewind things...shall we?

Close your eyes and imagine back to almost two whole weeks ago to Christmas.

Now open them... and take a look a Jake's second Christmas.

The poor boy doesn't have anything to ride on. If you haven't figured it out...this little boy is well loved.  He's well loved by these people...and so many more.

It was oh so good to see all our family. And we thank all of you for your hugs, kisses and presents.  In pure Jenny form I came home a little stressed about finding a place for everything. But...wha-lah... a little trip to IKEA can cure any organizing problem.

  So now it's a new year...and my little boy is doing some major new tricks...but I'll save that for a future post.

Let's Get It Started

The gift-giving started tonight in the White House.

Since we are traveling this week we decided to let Jake open his presents from us a little early. 

No use hauling them to kingdom come and back...right?

So here's the first-look at the first presents of the season.

Merry Christmas!!

  By the way... I had no idea Dave's hair would be so popular. He took everybody's wise advice and  finally got it cut!! 

I need your vote

So, the discussion around the White House for a while has been about David's hair.

 I've been "asking" him for at least a month when he's gonna  get it cut.

 The answer: Today.  Tomorrow. This Week.

 Well...folks at least 30 tomorrows have come and gone and still no scissors, razor or guard of any number has touched his locks.

 The hair has become such a site that it's even been a discussion at the Predators.

His boss says leave it.   The Preds'  color analyst Terry Crisp says "get a haircut kid."  Even one of the Predator players was overheard on the plane during a recent road trip saying: "What's up with that White guy? Who does he think he is?" (you have to read that last statement in your best broken english accent)  I think that means he dosen't like it.

 So my question to you? Should the long locks stay... or should they go.

Here's Dave now:

And here he is with shorter hair:

I was all for him getting it cut... then I saw George Clooney in "Leatherheads" and his hair kinda reminded me of Dave's .. and oh...I don't know... I now kinda like it long.

Jacob And The Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Week

Here's that Christmas tree picture I promised.  Yeah, I know you can't see the tree but that's what makes it funny.

  I feel like I moving in slow motion back to normal. 

 We've been down folks.

 Way down.

Last week Jake had eight appointments in four days. EIGHT!!!

To top it off he got a double ear infection. Our first and if  I get to choose our last.

I will not bore you with all the appointment talk. Just know that everything is going well and what he's suppose to do ...he can... just won't. Jake does things when Jake wants. (Like most kids I assume)

The biggest highlight from last week. He got his tongue clipped.  I don't recommend it but my little boy is still not chewing at 13 months so hopefully this will help.

We found an oral surgeon who had a tiny little laser. 

Ever wonder how you hold a one year old still for a laser?

The answer: with tears and force. 

That was Thursday... my parents came over since Dave was busy producing the game that night.

Thursday night I traveled three hours back to my hometown..

Little did  I know it would be a weekend from THE SWAMP. ( my version of ..well you know..h-e-double hockey sticks) 

Jake slept little the next three days....cried a lot... and ran a fever. Dave was away with the team and my dog and his little friend barked constantly.

So you see I happy to say...Normal is nice and slowly coming back.

I do have one last request. As you pray for Jake's heart....also pray for my Ganny's.

She is having heart surgery in the morning.  I love her. Lots.

WHEW!!! ANOTHER ONE THROUGH!!

We started this rainy/snowy Monday morning at the worst place I know... the heart doctor's office.

 It's a totally nice place with people I now know pretty well... but I hate going there.

 So Jake got his 2 month check-up this morning and once again everything is staying the same.

 YEAH!! It's a bittersweet yeah.

The doctor told as again that at some point he's gonna have to have surgery. And today she threw us a little curve ball. She wanted to begin the conversation about a surgeon. Which let me tell you is very scary. But the good news is God ALWAYS gives me a peace that surpasses all understanding and I talk to her about it like it's nothing. There are never any tears or panic or the lack of thoughts. 

  So back to the surgeon chat. Long story short... the plan now is to go out of state. We're talking Ann Arbor Michigan, Boston or Philadelphia. 

 Now.. don't let me mislead you... this could be years away. Or not.

So continuing praying that my little boy's ticker keeps goin' strong. That God works a miracle.

But we are also praying for the right hands to perform the work that needs to be done.

Please pray for Dave and I to accept God's plan for our little boy. HIS plan IS perfect. It just may not be mine.

 So...let's change the subject and have a little fun. Tonight my man and I are gonna have a good time...(no, not that way..sorry mom I know your saying all three of my names right now out of embarrassesment)  

We're gonna put up our Christmas tree. 

Stay tuned... pictures are soon to follow.