3 Weeks done already...

Sorry it's been a few days since I updated, but I didn't have any good new pics or videos on the computer, and as usual, we've been busy. We've also not been getting as much sleep lately...:( Anyway, it's been a crazy week. Started off on Saturday by getting the van stuck in the middle of our street on the ruts that had turned to ice. My neighbor pulled me out with his truck, but the best we could do was get it back in the parking spot. I moved it later in the day to the end of the street, and just yesterday could park in front of the house again, because the city came and filled the ruts in after I phoned and complained. Then on Tuesday, I wiped out on the ice while sweeping off the van. Luckily Jacob was already in his car seat and not in my arms. Speaking of which, here's a photo of him in his new big boy carseat!

Anyway, the weekend had also been rough because I didn't hear from Kent for a few days, and I started to go a bit crazy. Not necessarily with worry ("no news is good news"), but just that I had so much happen, and just needed to vent to my best friend, so I could move on. He finally called on Monday, and I was immediately better and could carry on with the errands I needed to get done that day. It was still a few days before we were able to have a good conversation that wasn't cut short for some reason (today actually), but at least I got to hear his voice!

As for mr. jacob this week. I've decided to stop trying to give him purreed food for the most part. He's had ground up chicken for the past two nights and loved it. We also just chopped up some stir fry veggies really small, but unless he could pick them up himself, he wasn't interested. I also started him on puffed wheat this week which has been a hit. So he's starting to get a little more variety in his diet. Also, we have a little safe feeder mesh thing, that I was avoiding using, because I didn't want him to get used to eating that way. But in desperation yesterday, I put some banana in it, and lo and behold.. he likes bananas.. just only when he can feed them to himself. But, we tried pears in there this morning, and he wasn't in the mood. But here's some cute pics from him eating the banana!

Jacob loves to get his toys out for himself, and yesterday.. he decided to just bring out absolutely every book, and leave the rest. As soon as he had them all out, he headed across the room to my books. I really gotta do something about moving those soon.

And this next photo is purely for Kent's benefit, if he ever gets a chance to check in. See, Kent loves to bug me about being a drama queen whenever I stub my toe. What he doesn't realize is that when he's not around to benefit from my "show", I really don't complain at all. Well, tonight while cooking supper, I splashed my arms with hot oil when dumping in the chicken. I rubbed it off quickly and kept going. But while doing the dishes, I noticed a big red burn on my arm and just had to take a picture for Kent.. so that I could be a "drama queen" for him about it! So, hun.. here's my booboo.. I'll make Jacob kiss it better! lol

Lastly, I took several video over the last couple of days, but accidentally switched it to compact somewhere along the lines. But we did get a nice one of him "trying" to walk with Jo-Ann last Saturday, so I was able to get it on video. It's amazing, but in only a few short days he's already way more sturdy at doing this then in the video. Nevertheless.. here it is..