Our Little Boy is Growing Up!!

Wow, Jake is 5 months old... I seriously don't know where the time has gone! It's cliche to say that, but it's so true! He has changed so much since that day we first met in the hospital, and I know that'll be the story of our lives. He has turned our lives completely upside down, but we wouldn't have it any other way. This is going to be an Ode to Jake, and it'll be a chance for those of you who don't get to spend a lot of time with him, to know him a little bit. Because he is just too awesome to not know!!!

Ok, so for those of you who DO know even a little bit about Jake, you know that he is a VERY independent and persistent little person. I'm sure I'll appreciate that more later on in his life, haha. I've said from about Day 1 that his spirit is just too big for his body! I still believe that 100%. I don't think he likes being a baby at times, and I feel bad for him sometimes because I know he just wants to move and do things himself, but he CAN'T yet. I know a lot of people dread when their babies become more mobile, but I'm looking forward to that time because I think Jake will be way less frustrated with himself. He's an active kid, though, so it might be a lot more exhausting for ME..... we'll see :) So, another thing is that Jake's middle name should have been Curious. That is really the essence of Jake-- he just takes it all in. He has a classic "deer in headlights" look that makes people wonder if he's ok. Sometimes I wonder that myself! So, all in all, Jake is such a sweet little boy, and he's so much fun. His laugh sounds like a goose, it's pretty funny. He keeps us on our toes, and keeps us laughing and smiling ALL the time. He's pretty happy, for the most part, unless he hasn't gotten enough sleep, then watch out, haha. We love our little Jake, and just want the best for him!

As of now, Jake weighs about 15 lbs and is almost 26 inches long. Also, a few weeks ago he cut two bottom teeth. Now when he smiles you can actually see them!


Things Jake loves:


Going on walks and being outside, baths, rolling around like a pro, standing (with help, of course!), making adorable new sounds, trying to sit up, smiling, chewing on anything and everything, books, his binkie (well, it's recently become more of a toy), sucking and chewing on his fingers AND toes, his Daddy!!, the airplane game, Mommy's necklaces, making spit bubbles, "The Wheels on the Bus" and "Itsy Bitsy Spider" (with actions, haha), being naked, being wrapped up in his towel after a bath, car rides (well, for the most part!), being out of the house, sleeping right next to the bumper pad in the crib, his swing (yes, I'm surprised he still likes it), getting his diaper changed, grabbing things he's not supposed to play with, being tossed up in the air, being tickled, playing with toys, the "Where's the Baby" game, medicine (especially Tylenol), and spitting up on Daddy and Grandpa Christiansen :)



Things Jake doesn't love:


When he can't shove something completely into his mouth, getting all lotioned up after his baths, haircuts (he's had 3 so far!), shots (this one's obvious!), confinement (he's always hated being swaddled, and he's not the most cuddly baby, even though he IS getting more cuddly the older he gets; he does ok in his carseat though, knock on wood!), rice cereal, being in his high chair for more than 10 minutes, when the sun gets in his face, wind, not being able to crawl yet