It's been a really busy two days.
My parents get back from vacation tonight, so we've been getting ready for that.
Jake also had a babysitter come over to play with him. He loves her. Nina is more popular than I am. (He seriously cried when I tried to take him away.) It was wonderful to have some help!
Not much else going on. I'll post pictures tomorrow!
Saturday, April 16, 2011
Wednesday, April 13, 2011
Gelsenkirchen Zoo!
Yesterday, we went to the Gelsenkirchen Zoo with Andrew. We had a blast. It was a nice day (a little chilly, but nothing bad), there weren't very many people there, and we saw a lot of great animals.
Jake was very good too. He alternated between walking/running around and being pushed in his stroller and did really well. There were a few parks scattered around, so he was able to unwind as well as look at animals.
The zoo was divided into three sections (Asia, Africa and Alaska). My favorite was Alaska because I loved the seals and the bears. Jake's favorite was probably Africa because of the boat ride and the park. Andrew's was Alaska because of the little polar bear.
Jake and Andrew coming down from an observation tower. Actually, Andrew had to go get Jake because he kept going up and down.
Jake trying to get a better look at the camels. LOL. (No, I did not let him go over)
The orangutan. There were actually several and some of them were swinging. They were fun.
Jake getting a better look at the goats. There was a section with farm animals that was a little neat.
Outside the lions den. Jake is the king of the world!
Baby giraffe (1 month old)
Playing at the park!
Getting a better look.
The seals were a lot of fun. They swam around, and we got there right during feeding time.
Jake stood on a rock and just stared at the seals.
Little polar bear Antonia. She's 21 years old, but she's the size of a child polar bear. She was cute.
Jake was very good too. He alternated between walking/running around and being pushed in his stroller and did really well. There were a few parks scattered around, so he was able to unwind as well as look at animals.
The zoo was divided into three sections (Asia, Africa and Alaska). My favorite was Alaska because I loved the seals and the bears. Jake's favorite was probably Africa because of the boat ride and the park. Andrew's was Alaska because of the little polar bear.
Jake and Andrew coming down from an observation tower. Actually, Andrew had to go get Jake because he kept going up and down.
Jake trying to get a better look at the camels. LOL. (No, I did not let him go over)
The orangutan. There were actually several and some of them were swinging. They were fun.
Jake getting a better look at the goats. There was a section with farm animals that was a little neat.
Outside the lions den. Jake is the king of the world!
Baby giraffe (1 month old)
Playing at the park!
Getting a better look.
The seals were a lot of fun. They swam around, and we got there right during feeding time.
Jake stood on a rock and just stared at the seals.
Little polar bear Antonia. She's 21 years old, but she's the size of a child polar bear. She was cute.
Tuesday, April 12, 2011
Swimming!
Jake and I went swimming today. It was a pretty good success. I was a little scared since he had a couple of tantrums before we left. He's so independent, that he doesn't want help with anything, he got very very mad when I put his highchair away. He likes to do that himself, I didn't even think about it, and Jake sure let me know it wasn't okay.
Then we got to the pool too early, I didn't realize it didn't open until 10am, and we had about 20 minutes to kill, but that was fine, we just went outside and Jake walked around.
Jake did pretty good. He was wearing his Puddle Jumper for the first time. Jake is still wary and hesitant about the water, but today at least he was happy. He spent the first bit glued to me, but was laughing when I blew bubbles and would let go of one hand to splash the water. After a little bit, he did stand on his own on the step and splash, then he would grab my hands and come to me. He also eventually let me hold his stomach and would kick his feet and splash with his hands.
We are working on bubbles. So far, he does a rasberry out of the water, but then drinks it instead. It's an ongoing process. I'm really pleased how he's improved from the last time. We'll keep going and he'll get better!
(I don't have pictures...I didn't have my memory card again...FAIL)
Then we got to the pool too early, I didn't realize it didn't open until 10am, and we had about 20 minutes to kill, but that was fine, we just went outside and Jake walked around.
Jake did pretty good. He was wearing his Puddle Jumper for the first time. Jake is still wary and hesitant about the water, but today at least he was happy. He spent the first bit glued to me, but was laughing when I blew bubbles and would let go of one hand to splash the water. After a little bit, he did stand on his own on the step and splash, then he would grab my hands and come to me. He also eventually let me hold his stomach and would kick his feet and splash with his hands.
We are working on bubbles. So far, he does a rasberry out of the water, but then drinks it instead. It's an ongoing process. I'm really pleased how he's improved from the last time. We'll keep going and he'll get better!
(I don't have pictures...I didn't have my memory card again...FAIL)
Monday, April 11, 2011
Boring Monday
Well, it wasn't boring, it was more uneventful.
Jake went to daycare, I drove Andrew to Snowworld, Jake came home, had a nap, woke up, we went to pick Andrew up at Snowworld, had supper, then Jake went to bed.
Tomorrow should be more interesting, we are going swimming in the morning. :)
Jake went to daycare, I drove Andrew to Snowworld, Jake came home, had a nap, woke up, we went to pick Andrew up at Snowworld, had supper, then Jake went to bed.
Tomorrow should be more interesting, we are going swimming in the morning. :)
Sunday, April 10, 2011
Yet another new park.
We went to another park today in Niederbusch. This one is a pretty big park and we spent a couple hours there. I brought my camera..but not my memory card. Ooops. Lets just say that Jake had so much fun, he needed a bath before naptime!
Check out Jake's hair after his nap! Hilarious.
Jake stole my ipod. And played with it for at least 15 minutes quietly.
Check out Jake's hair after his nap! Hilarious.
Jake stole my ipod. And played with it for at least 15 minutes quietly.
Saturday, April 9, 2011
New playground
I only have a few pictures, since it's getting late and the internet is slow. Story of my life! :)
We had a pretty good day today. I got lucky and Jake took a nap at 1130am, which turned out great since we were out all afternoon.
After dropping Andrew off and running a few errands, we only had an hour or so to kill before picking Andrew up again. It seemed silly to come home, so I drove around a little and found a little park. There were about 10 other kids there, and Jake really liked watching them play. As long as there's a slide, Jake's all set at the park. Oh, and the other kids kept talking to me, and I had no clue what they were trying to say. It was pretty funny.
We stopped at McD's for supper at the train station to wait for Andrew. Jake had chicken nuggets and I had his drink.
Then we came home, Andrew gave Jake his bath, then we left again to drive him to a party. I think life with a teenager includes a lot of driving! LOL!
The train was late..so Jake taught himself how to drive.
We had a pretty good day today. I got lucky and Jake took a nap at 1130am, which turned out great since we were out all afternoon.
After dropping Andrew off and running a few errands, we only had an hour or so to kill before picking Andrew up again. It seemed silly to come home, so I drove around a little and found a little park. There were about 10 other kids there, and Jake really liked watching them play. As long as there's a slide, Jake's all set at the park. Oh, and the other kids kept talking to me, and I had no clue what they were trying to say. It was pretty funny.
We stopped at McD's for supper at the train station to wait for Andrew. Jake had chicken nuggets and I had his drink.
Then we came home, Andrew gave Jake his bath, then we left again to drive him to a party. I think life with a teenager includes a lot of driving! LOL!
The train was late..so Jake taught himself how to drive.
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Chocalat!
Jake was really really good this morning. We got up at 8am, came downstairs, Jake ate TWO bowls of oatmeal. He inhaled the first bowl, then asked for more! LOL!
Then Jake played with his toys for an hour while I made chocolate chip banana muffins and cleaned up the kitchen. It was so quiet at times, I was sure he was up to no good, but nope, he was just reading his books behind the chair. It was very restful.
It was a daycare for Jake, gym for me afternoon. I thought Jake would nap at daycare, but he didn't. He did fall asleep on the way home, and I let him sleep for an hour while I made supper. After supper, we went to the Murphy's to have birthday cake for Nicole! It was delicious. Jake enjoyed the cake, but thought the ice cream was cold! Then he was a terror! Poor Melanie because Jake is quick and he was getting into everything. The lights were his favorite. He likes to turn them on and off.
Jake decided to bring both his Teddy Bear and Elephant down this morning. That's new!
Chocolate face after eating a muffin!
Asleep while I was making supper.
Yum! Birthday Cake!
Then Jake played with his toys for an hour while I made chocolate chip banana muffins and cleaned up the kitchen. It was so quiet at times, I was sure he was up to no good, but nope, he was just reading his books behind the chair. It was very restful.
It was a daycare for Jake, gym for me afternoon. I thought Jake would nap at daycare, but he didn't. He did fall asleep on the way home, and I let him sleep for an hour while I made supper. After supper, we went to the Murphy's to have birthday cake for Nicole! It was delicious. Jake enjoyed the cake, but thought the ice cream was cold! Then he was a terror! Poor Melanie because Jake is quick and he was getting into everything. The lights were his favorite. He likes to turn them on and off.
Jake decided to bring both his Teddy Bear and Elephant down this morning. That's new!
Chocolate face after eating a muffin!
Asleep while I was making supper.
Yum! Birthday Cake!
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