Lots to catch up on

Where has all the time gone? Christmas came and went in the blink of an eye. 2008 is just about over and Jacob is getting so big. I can't believe it. I was going to upload the video I've been promising and just realized how much he's grown since I took it. I'll have to do another one instead.

From the day we brought Jacob home from the hospital he has slept in the bassinet part of the pack n play. We have it set up in our room to keep him close by. Once he reaches 15lbs he can't use that part anymore. Since he was 12.5lbs at the beginning of December, we figure he's gotta be very close to 15lbs now. So to get him acclimated to the crib, I've been putting him down for his naps in it. He's been doing very well. I think it was harder on me. I'm so used to having him nearby. I have been procrastinating in getting the video monitor set up because I don't want him to be in his room at night. But today I finally did it, so I guess tonight will be the first night he sleeps in a different room. I'm sad and nervous. It gives me great comfort to hear even the slightest sounds from him and I worry that the monitor won't pick them up.

Christmas was a little different this year. With Jacob being so little and it being flu season, the doctor said it would be best not to have him around large groups of people. Everyone in the immediate families had to have flu shots. We opened gifts here and then went to my mom's first thing in the morning. They then headed to my grandparents which is what we normally do, but we came home and Brian's parent's came to celebrate. I now can not see my living room floor. Grandma & Grandpa Kyle and Uncle Evan went overboard on Jacob even though I begged them not too. He got a giant box full of clothes, a giant box full of toys, his own little recliner (it matches our recliners and even reclines), a giant box full of books. He got clothes, books, toys and a huge rocking horse from Grandma & Grandpa S. My aunt got him this giant bear that is on all fours and he can sit on that too. Unfortunately those pics are on my mom's camera, but I will upload those soon. It's total chaos around here and I have no clue where to put everything. hahaha. We need a second house just for Jacob's stuff.

Other Jacob news! He found his thumb!!!! I can't wait for him to find his toes =) We gave him his first bath in the baby tub and he likes to splash and kick the water everywhere. Hey if he's gotta be wet, so do we, right? My first day back to work was supposed to be last Monday, but we decided that I would stay home longer. My first day back will be Sept 1st and we've already secured Jacob a spot at daycare. So that's about it for now. Hope everyone had a great Christmas! Loveya all!