Jackson's Baby Blog: Notes From The Crib

Monday, December 31, 2007

Countdown to 2008

Time to bring in the new year. When the ball drops my New Year's resolution for 2008 is simple: eat, drink and be merry. Oh, and play. Lots and lots of playing for me next year.

Here are my Top 10 resolutions for 2008.

10. Poop, poop and more poop.
9. My crunches will pay off -- those baby abs of steel will be mine.
8. I WILL catch that rubber ducky.
7. I'm going to crawl after those doggies.
6. Must master cheerio attainment.
5. I am the master of my jumping domain.
4. Gotta keep training "The Moms".
3. Diaper rash begone!
2. More teeth, please.
1. Forward motion, baby. It's all about the walking.

More Baby Mug Shots

Here are some final mug shots to close out 2007. See you in 2008!

Train Travels

One of the things I enjoy doing is going on"train" with my Mommy Jenny. The best part I don't even need a ticket! It's an all-expenses paid trip around the living room. Now that's what I call traveling!

Cheerios!

Today officially marks the start of my Cheerio craze. Cheerios here. Cheerios there. Cheerios everywhere! Mommies Cia and Jenny are sprouting Cheerios from every nook and cranny and doggies Sydney and Lucy couldn't be happier.

Check out my masterful seeking and handling of the ever-present Cheerio.

Friday, December 28, 2007

Teething Time

Teething. Mommy Cia thought I might be teething a few weeks ago so she stuck her finger (yes, it was clean) and lo and behold, she felt a tooth nub.

Now, anyone who tells you teething doesn't hurt is lying. That's why, when we are teething, people sometimes use the phrase "cutting a tooth". Cutting - which implies pain. And yes, there's plenty of it. That said, I think I've been handling it pretty well.

Worse than the pain, though, are the other downsides to getting the new nubs. Namely....

1) Drooling. Lots and lots of drooling.
2) Diaper rash. What the? I never had diaper rash before, and it sucks.
3) Teething gel. It tastes awful, I don't care what flavor they give it.
4) Ear infections - I've lucked out here. No ear infections yet, but The Moms are watching closely just in case.

On the upside, I do get a fun, recently chilled teething ring (thanks for the great Christmas present, Aunt Lakia!). Plus, Mommy Jenny makes an awesome Asian Pear slushy!

Upon further inspection these days, not only is my first tooth thoroughly visible, a SECOND tooth is starting to emerge. Now I have TEETH! Ohh, the things I can do with teeth. Wasn't there a turkey leg around here somewhere?!

Thursday, December 27, 2007

Christmas Celebration

My first Christmas has officially come and gone, and baby, what a treat it's been. My mommies told me they didn't feel they were nearly half as ready as they needed to be, but I think everything went off without a hitch. My Grandmas and Grandpas, my Aunts, Uncles, cousins and four-legged, furry siblings all under one roof...you know it was a recipe for some serious calamity. But it was great! Wrapping paper everywhere, tons of food, lots of playing. Awesome.

Check out some great pics from the Christmas revelry.

Let's Eat!