Half Way Till I Meet My Baby.....

My mommy is officially halfway through her pregnancy? Can you believe it? Seems like just the other day they told me I was going to be a big brother. I'm so excited and can hardly wait to meet my baby brother. That's right, I got my wish to have a baby brother. I can't wait to show him how to play baseball and share a room with him. My mommy keeps telling me that it will take some time for my baby brother to do those things, but I'm still very excited!!!

I'm always offering kisses and hugs to both my mommy and the baby. I brought my two favorite books about babies to preschool to share with my friends and have plenty of questions about the entire process.

Next up you may ask...preparing the baby's room!

Big Pimpin

This past weekend my mommy and I went for a visit to see my Auntie Holly in Rocklin CA. It was soooooo hot and a little humid. There is no better way to cool off than jump in a pool and that is exactly what we did.

You may remember how a couple of posts ago I hated the water and I refused to go back to swim lessons, even having to pay my parents back with my allowance.

Well, when my mommy got in, I tested the water and the next thing you know I'm sticking my whole head underneath the water and jumping in. The best part was this raft that I lounged all around the pool in. Life couldn't get any better with cool water, family and a lounge chair!!!

Swim lessons might be back on!

Fourth of July at Nevada Beach

This year we enjoyed the 4th of July at Lake Tahoe with the Buffo's, our long time family friends. I enjoyed a day of friends, pine trees, sand, food, and campfires...I was exhausted by 11:00 at night and fell asleep in my daddy's arms by the campfire.
I played most of the day with Laney who is five and going to Kindergarten soon! We had a great time ripping around the campsite and beach. Happy Fourth of July!!!

Baby Sophia

Nope, I'm not a big brother yet, this is Sophia, my dolly. About two weeks ago while I was getting ready for bed, I asked my mommy and daddy if I could have a dolly.

'A dolly?' My mommy replied.

I explained to my mommy that I wanted a baby doll so I could 'practice' with diapering and holding a baby. Yes, I said diapering.

To my surprise my mommy said sure, we could go get a baby doll so that I could practice in anticipation of my baby brother or sister's arrival.

Yesterday I went with my mommy and daddy to the store, and there was an entire row of baby dolls staring at me. Big ones, small ones, ones that cry, go potty and just look cute. There were clothes, diapers, strollers, cribs, car seats, and diaper bags for each of the babies.

Finally after much looking around we decided on this baby doll that cries, giggles, uses a pacifier and bottle, blinks and sleeps with tummy and chest movements, and I have named her Sophia. She is about the size of a

preemie baby.

I really want a little brother, but surprisingly there were no baby boy dolls. All of the dolls were wearing pink or purple.

Anyway, my mommy helped me diaper her tiny bum last night, and I like to hold her. I let everyone know when she is sleeping, and tell them they need to be quiet. I try and make things better when baby Sophia cries by giving her kisses on the head.

I have also taught her how to stand on her head, poked her in the eye and picked her up by the head. Hey, at least I haven't dropped her yet, right?

Happy Birthday Auntie Holly

Today, we took a drive to Rocklin, CA to visit my Auntie Holly, Evan, my Cousin Loren and his new girlfriend Christina. We were celebrating my Auntie Holly's birthday.

The morning started off rough and I have decided that I no longer want to take swimming lessons and I don't like them. The when we arrived at Evan and Auntie's house, Evan gave me a bouncy ball and in true 3-year old Jacob fashion I decided I didn't like it and then hit my daddy in the leg. Oh, please let the tumultuous threes be over soon, for all of us. I have never been so ungrateful. Anyway, after a snack and a pep talk from Christina (who is a teacher), I felt much better.

We went to a shopping center called the Fountains and had a wonderful dinner with everyone and then checked out these cool fountains that play to music. I was hypnotized. The coolest part is my Auntie Holly lives right by a Water park and has a big water fountain right in her backyard. Is that cool, or what? But remember I don't want to go and do not like swim lessons or water anymore. I really need to make up my mind.

By the time we hit Colfax on the drive back I was out, it had been an eventful day.

My baby....????....Hmmm, Sister or Brother? No one knows yet!

As many of you all ready know, I'm going to be a big brother! That's right, a big brother come this December. I'm very excited about all of this and ask my mommy and daddy lots of questions about the baby. Things such as 'What is the baby doing in your tummy, right now?' or 'Did you eat the baby for it to be in your tummy?'

I'm very concerned with the baby and want to make sure it has plenty of toys, a table and is not crying in mommy's belly.

I'm very curious about my mommy's ever expanding tummy and like to give her pats and kisses, and tell the baby hello. I lean my ear to her belly at times, but haven't heard the little peanut yet.

Today, my mommy came home with a video of the baby. I decided I wasn't feeling very well so my daddy had to stay home with me. The doctor felt bad for my daddy and created a DVD of the Ultrasound. It was really long, but I wanted to share some of it with everyone, since I'm so excited. The baby is growing right on schedule and had a solid 158 heart beats per minute. Can you see the heart beating? The baby was quiet and that lent to some good pictures. Everything measured healthy and perfect.

This first ultrasound wasn't offered when my mommy was expecting me, but it a first screening for different birth defects, mainly Downs Syndrome. All I know is I got to see my healthy baby ????. Hmmm, I wonder what it will be???

Visit from Papa

This weekend my Papa from Palm Springs, CA came up for a visit. It was a shot visit, but we sure had a lot of fun. He went with me to my first swim lesson on Saturday. We have had rain for nine straight days, so the rest of the day was a sleepy dreary day, but it was very nice to have him here. I loved rough-housing with Papa, so much so, my three year old little back hurt...ahhhh, what a life!