Video of Jake Eating

Okay, here is my second attempt!

First month back

Well, it has been a busy month back at work. We are all adjusting to our new schedules. Each day seems to be getting a little bit better. Jake was able to get over his cold after a few days...and then it returned. It came back at the same time we started him on cereal and fruits and veggies. He did not want to eat much when he wasn't feeling so well. He started waking up again in the middle of the night, which is something he has not done since June. It was hard for both Joe and I to return to interrupted nights. It is getting a little bit better. We have learned that Jake does not like applesauce, carrots, or peas. He does love his cereal and squash. We'll see what he likes next. Jake is having a good time at daycare and is excited to see his cousin, Paige, tomorrow at Grandma's. Here are some pictures of Jake eating.

I will try uploading a video later. The first attempt failed!

A week of firsts...

Well, we made it through the first week of daycare. Jake had a fun time each day with the kids at Cheryl's. He had a group of girls that just adored him. It definitely made it easy for me to drop him off there, knowing he was in good hands. Workshop week went by smoothly for me, just VERY busy! It was nice to meet more teachers in the building. Everyone has been really helpful. I look forward to getting to know them better.

Jake had his first overnight with his Grandma and Grandpa Bien at their house. Mom and Dad went to John's for a BBQ. Jake had a fun time with his grandparents!

On Saturday, we went to Joe's aunt and uncle's house in Deephaven. It had been a long time since we saw that side of the family. Jake was able to see his Grandma and Grandpa Deters, along with Uncle Dan, Uncle Ben, and Auntie Haley. His second cousins, Ian, Alex, and Emma, were there, too. We spent the day hanging out by the pool. Jake was kind of fussy (we learned out why later) all day. He showed everyone how he could play in his Exersaucer. He loved being held, too. Jake went on his first boat ride. We went out on the Youngstedt's boat on Lake Minnetonka. It was mom's first time on their boat, too. Jake had so much fun...he fell asleep! His cousins, aunt, and uncles enjoyed playing with him on the boat. Dad jumped into the lake...it was too cold for mom!

Emma, Haley, Jake, Laura, Ben

Hanging out with Nancy!

Jake caught his first cold this weekend! I think it was starting at the end of the week, but was pretty bad starting Saturday night. We felt so bad for him. He was so tired but was not able to sleep. None of us slept very well that night, except for Dan (he slept in the basement). Sunday was a LONG day with an unhappy baby. Thankfully, Jamie came over to help us! Dad went golfing for the day. Sunday night was not a good night of sleep, either. We ended up doing the split shift. I went to bed first and got up around 5:30 and then Joe went to sleep. Jake and I fell asleep on the couch in the basement for a little while, which felt really good. By lunchtime, Jake was doing better. Jake and I went to Grandma and Papa Knutson's house. He even slept for an hour and a half! Dad stayed home to get work done around the house. It was a good day for all of us!

Auntie Jamie and Jake by the pool

Well, it is the first day of school tonight. You would think, being the 9th time doing this, I would be used to it!! Not at all. Wish me luck!