Get Up, Stand Up

The week began with a visit by Grandpa Tom and Grandma Gail who came over for dinner. Lily had a good week at school with water play and a traveling farm which included a pig, and is anticipating getting some new classmates once three of the kids leave for kindergarten at the end of this week.

The weekend was spent planning around Jack's sleeping schedule. He slept about 14 hours Thurs, Friday and Saturday nights, and we actually had to wake him up around 9:30 or so each morning to get the day going - as soon as we open the door, he pops his head up with a great big smile but we wonder how long he would sleep if we did not intervene. In addition to waking up late, he also napped like a champ all three days - we figure it has to be a growth spurt. He is desperately trying to pull himself up and pops right up with a little assistance. No real sign of crawling, although he does hold himself pretty high on his arms - again, he seems to be concentrating more on the pulling up so we will see. He has two top teeth that are popping through, and has been eating like a champ. He has tried little bits of banana, and enjoys veggie puffs as long as they are being fed to him - he does not seem to understand the concept of being able to feed himself to date but he is working on it. He eats 4 bottles per day, oatmeal in the morning, and two jars of baby food during the day.

Lily was very busy all weekend. She played with Hayley and Cole on Saturday, and went to the park on Sunday with Grandpa Maurice and Grandma Phyllis. She has been such a good big sister and is always excited when Jack (finally) wakes up in the morning. She loves helping out with Jack - she helps bathe him including washing his hair, she feeds him (and herself) veggie puffs, and makes sure he always has a toy to play with. She also is doing well feeding her fish twice a day, with a little assistance from dad - the Charlies are thriving in the tank!

Enjoy the few pics we have! Have a good week!


Lily and Grandpa Maurice ...


Lily painting some with Grandma Phyllis.


Jack, skipping crawling, moves straight to standing up on his own.