Jed's favorite sign is "hot" (or "haaa" as he likes to say it). Like a traffic cop, he holds his hand up as if to say, "stop". We taught him "hot" to help him understand not to touch the oven/stove area, but he likes use it as means to demonstrate his caution (around everything).
For Christmas he received a red tractor to sit upon and push himself forward with his feet around the house. His feet do not yet touch the ground when saddled. Despite his short stature, if he's able to climb on to it, he'll lean to right so that his right foot can touch the floor and with his left foot in the air he'll push forward with his right foot. He laughs everytime he makes progress, which is usually about 2inches at a time.
One of the highlights of my week days is driving into the garage after work. The doggie door from the kitchen leads right to the passenger side car door, from which the driver can see into the kitchen. Without fail, when Jed hears the garage door open, he hurries to the doogie door and on all fours pokes his head out of the doggie door to welcome me home.
December 28, 2009
December 26, 2009
Celebrations extended
Tanya had to work Christmas Day and so we spent time as a family the day prior and the day after. Food, wrapping paper, empty boxes and dancing to Christmas music made for a complete celebration for Jed.
Christmas Eve service
Each year our church sings Christmas hymns and carols at the nearby elderly care facility. Jed contributed by begging the older folks for some of their dinner and dancing.
December 25, 2009
December 13, 2009
Highlights from our vacation
Our trip got off to a great start when Jed was able to fall asleep for the last hour of the flight:
Jed in his "superhero" swimsuit outfit:
Jed and Gramma playing on the waterslide with Mom (3ft) below to catch him:
Jed was confused by the coming and going of the tide, but liked to throw sand at the ocean in an effort to calm its pull.
Jed and Mom looking over the edge of the pier:
Jed in his "superhero" swimsuit outfit:
Jed and Gramma playing on the waterslide with Mom (3ft) below to catch him:
Jed was confused by the coming and going of the tide, but liked to throw sand at the ocean in an effort to calm its pull.
Jed and Mom looking over the edge of the pier:
December 12, 2009
Pay attention Dad
In an attempt to help Jed get some energy out before our 4hr flight south, I allowed Jed to jog on the public "treadmill"; however, I didn't think he'd be able to gain much ground. I was badly mistaken.
November 29, 2009
Santa has arrived in Littleton
Santa arrived in Littleton on Friday to help bring in the "holiday" season. All of the city's Christmas lights turned on for the first time upon his arrival. Jed seemed concerned at first as to why people were hollering at the large man in a red suit, but some how it all made sense to him and he laughed in revelation.
Getting warmed up for the day
Several days ago we discovered that in Jed's boredom, his energy can explode into jogging in place. We prompted this new found coordination for your viewing pleasure below. Note the warm-up pants to complement his exercise.
November 15, 2009
Up and down
Ascending the chair via the "Ottoman" route - known as going "ahh" (up) and "dowah" (down). Jed is climbing everything in site now. Overhangs don't seem to intimidate him.
November 8, 2009
Raining gold locks of curls
Jed: "Mama, are you sure Papa knows what he's doing?"
Jed: "I'm not so sure he does, but at least I'm getting a snack out of this".
Jed: "Wow, this is nice. My head feesl 10lbs lighter, I can hear sounds again, and I look like a big boy!"
Jed: "Where'd all this hair come from?"
Papa: "Here Jed, have a look in the mirror and tell me honestly what you think."
Jed: "I'm not so sure he does, but at least I'm getting a snack out of this".
Jed: "Wow, this is nice. My head feesl 10lbs lighter, I can hear sounds again, and I look like a big boy!"
Jed: "Where'd all this hair come from?"
Papa: "Here Jed, have a look in the mirror and tell me honestly what you think."
October 29, 2009
Catching snowflakes
Jed proudly displays a snowflake he pinched right out of the air. A rare feat indeed. Nice work Jed!
28 inches in Littleton
As you may have heard in the news, we had an unusual snow storm for October over the past few days. It brought deep drifts, slick roads, and was fun for all.
Fun letter magnets
Jed has fun these days pulling off and replacing letters on the refrigerator. As you can see, he spelled his favorite word, "umm".
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