I am very sorry for not posting this earlier, but Jameson and I have been quite sick. But the big news is that on Saturday night Jameson starting walking! I was at a concert, and Nathan was working, so Grandma and Grandpa got his first steps. They said that he just got up and walked after they told him he could go get a banana from the kitchen.
He still likes to crawl, but he's been showing off for us here at home. His balance is quite good, and he's been able to stoop down and stand back up easily. We officially have a toddler!
Monday, January 26, 2009
Wednesday, January 21, 2009
Trash
One of Jamesons new words a few weeks ago was "trash". He first applied the term to the trash cans at home, then discovered the ones in the park. Then he realized that the things we put in those cans are also called trash. This week he even started picking up little things off the floor and bringing them to me, and telling me it is trash. It's been nice, and a good motivator to keep the floors clean.
But today he went too far. I grilled chicken for dinner, and gave Jameson some green beans and cheese. The cheese disappeared right away, of course, and he ate the chicken, but he refused to touch the green beans.
He's been very stubborn on the vegetable issue of late, so I really pushed him to eat tonight. Every time I put a green bean in his mouth, he would spit it out. And then say "trash". I corrected him, but he was insistent. I think I managed to sneak two beans in, hiding them with a piece of chicken.
He is getting much better with the fork. He prefers to use his hands, and sometimes the fork gets in the way.
Not that end, silly boy!
But today he went too far. I grilled chicken for dinner, and gave Jameson some green beans and cheese. The cheese disappeared right away, of course, and he ate the chicken, but he refused to touch the green beans.
He's been very stubborn on the vegetable issue of late, so I really pushed him to eat tonight. Every time I put a green bean in his mouth, he would spit it out. And then say "trash". I corrected him, but he was insistent. I think I managed to sneak two beans in, hiding them with a piece of chicken.
He is getting much better with the fork. He prefers to use his hands, and sometimes the fork gets in the way.
Not that end, silly boy!
Tuesday, January 20, 2009
Belly Button!
We had some of Nathan friends from high school over for dinner on Sunday night, so I had to take Jameson's chair off the dining room chair so that we could all sit at the table. He thought this was hilarious, and still wanted to sit in his chair.
Jameson had his dinner early, and was ready for bed when they arrived. His tiredness made him very friendly -- I've never seen him have so much fun with strangers.
I've left the chair on the floor the past few days. It's really nice with him being able to climb in on his own. That occupies him for a few minutes while I get his meals ready. This morning he put it back under the table.
Jameson had his dinner early, and was ready for bed when they arrived. His tiredness made him very friendly -- I've never seen him have so much fun with strangers.
I've left the chair on the floor the past few days. It's really nice with him being able to climb in on his own. That occupies him for a few minutes while I get his meals ready. This morning he put it back under the table.
Sunday, January 18, 2009
Grandma Visits
Grandma came down for a visit, and sent along a few photos. We really tried to get Jameson to walk for her.
But he is a stubborn boy.
Very dirty, but the bath is fun.
Reading with Grandma.
Jameson really loves books. He brings us books and climbs up on our laps. He'll also sit and "read" to us as well. He has one book full of pictures of everyday objects, and he likes to show us the new words he knows. This morning he showed me the ki-kat, woowoo, ball, ups (grapes), urgh (orange), na (banana), nose, eye, tee (teeth), shoes, socks, pants and chair.
But he is a stubborn boy.
Very dirty, but the bath is fun.
Reading with Grandma.
Jameson really loves books. He brings us books and climbs up on our laps. He'll also sit and "read" to us as well. He has one book full of pictures of everyday objects, and he likes to show us the new words he knows. This morning he showed me the ki-kat, woowoo, ball, ups (grapes), urgh (orange), na (banana), nose, eye, tee (teeth), shoes, socks, pants and chair.
Sunday, January 11, 2009
First Steps!
Today, Sunday January 11, 2009, Jameson finally took his first steps. He's taken single steps on his own before, but today he took three steps together. Maybe by next Sunday he'll be running.
Saturday, January 10, 2009
I'm Gonna Get You!
A collection of videos.
First, Jameson playing his new favorite game. He's yelling "I'm going to get you!" which for him means, "Come get me!" He then tries to open the front door. I need to rig something up so that when he does figure out the lock the door won't open.
Next, a new trick he figured out with his water. I don't know where he learned this, or why he does it, but we've been trying to ignore it and that seems to be discouraging him. He hasn't done this nearly as much the past few days. He also thinks the flowers on the table are trees.
Finally, a slightly old video of Jameson being pure boy - playing with a ball. This part gets a bit long, and you get a great shot of my shoe as I move the couch to rescue the ball. But watching him chase that ball is so cute, I couldn't stand to clip it.
First, Jameson playing his new favorite game. He's yelling "I'm going to get you!" which for him means, "Come get me!" He then tries to open the front door. I need to rig something up so that when he does figure out the lock the door won't open.
Next, a new trick he figured out with his water. I don't know where he learned this, or why he does it, but we've been trying to ignore it and that seems to be discouraging him. He hasn't done this nearly as much the past few days. He also thinks the flowers on the table are trees.
Finally, a slightly old video of Jameson being pure boy - playing with a ball. This part gets a bit long, and you get a great shot of my shoe as I move the couch to rescue the ball. But watching him chase that ball is so cute, I couldn't stand to clip it.
Thursday, January 8, 2009
Zoo
Jameson and I went to the zoo last week with Grandma Warner. I forgot my camera, but Grandma brought hers.
Jameson was pretty fascinated by the animals, especially the ones close to his size. The elephants and giraffes were a bit too much. These fish were pretty cool.
The ducks were his favorite, I think. I need to find a park with ducks so we don't have to pay to see them! Jameson really wanted to get closer, and I'm glad he didn't figure out how to go under the fence.
I took him into the aviary. Jameson wasn't interested in the birds that were flying, but he liked chasing the ones on the ground.
We sat down for a snack of cheerios. Jameson discovered that he can eat the cheerios directly. I think he's imitating the cat.
We practiced walking. There were a lot of other little kids running around, and I had hoped that this would encourage him to do it on his own, but no luck.
He did like to run, though.
The polar bears were his favorite, I think. There were two of them, one was playing in the water. Jameson was a little scared, but very interested.
Jameson was pretty fascinated by the animals, especially the ones close to his size. The elephants and giraffes were a bit too much. These fish were pretty cool.
The ducks were his favorite, I think. I need to find a park with ducks so we don't have to pay to see them! Jameson really wanted to get closer, and I'm glad he didn't figure out how to go under the fence.
I took him into the aviary. Jameson wasn't interested in the birds that were flying, but he liked chasing the ones on the ground.
We sat down for a snack of cheerios. Jameson discovered that he can eat the cheerios directly. I think he's imitating the cat.
We practiced walking. There were a lot of other little kids running around, and I had hoped that this would encourage him to do it on his own, but no luck.
He did like to run, though.
The polar bears were his favorite, I think. There were two of them, one was playing in the water. Jameson was a little scared, but very interested.
Friday, January 2, 2009
Jameson's First Car Accident
Jameson and I had a grand adventure on New Years Eve. We were attempting to go to the store, but we got a little sidetracked. As we were driving through the neighborhood, a woman in her parked SUV opened her door and hit my car as I was driving by. I didn't see the door at all, so I was very frightened by the sudden crunching sound. I'm sure Jameson was surprised (and he probably saw the whole thing!) but he didn't cry.
He was a very good boy, but very confused. There was a lot of damage done to the passenger side of the car, but we are both fine. I'm so glad that the windows didn't break all over Jameson!
The SUV door took off my mirror (I found it laying back by her before I came around to check the damage -- I was very confused!)
It also ripped up the handle. The door still latches and locks, thank goodness!
And just for good measure, some dents on the rear door.
This is a shot of the front of the car. Notice that it's not damaged at all? I really hope this will help convince the insurance that I did not hit a door that was already open -- the door was opened into my car.
Here you can see the door of the other car. It's clearly bent inward, as if she slammed into something. If I had ran into it, it would be bent the other way. The deputy came to the same conclusion, and cited her for opening her door into traffic, but the driver is still contesting everything. Which means if we want this to be fixed now, we have to file it under our insurance.
This obviously wasn't a bad wreck. Jameson took it all in stride, acting as if sitting on the sidewalk for an hour is a normal occurrence. He was very nice to the people in the other car. He offered them his cheerios. He's such a nice boy.
He was a very good boy, but very confused. There was a lot of damage done to the passenger side of the car, but we are both fine. I'm so glad that the windows didn't break all over Jameson!
The SUV door took off my mirror (I found it laying back by her before I came around to check the damage -- I was very confused!)
It also ripped up the handle. The door still latches and locks, thank goodness!
And just for good measure, some dents on the rear door.
This is a shot of the front of the car. Notice that it's not damaged at all? I really hope this will help convince the insurance that I did not hit a door that was already open -- the door was opened into my car.
Here you can see the door of the other car. It's clearly bent inward, as if she slammed into something. If I had ran into it, it would be bent the other way. The deputy came to the same conclusion, and cited her for opening her door into traffic, but the driver is still contesting everything. Which means if we want this to be fixed now, we have to file it under our insurance.
This obviously wasn't a bad wreck. Jameson took it all in stride, acting as if sitting on the sidewalk for an hour is a normal occurrence. He was very nice to the people in the other car. He offered them his cheerios. He's such a nice boy.
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