The Monster

Winter is finally over!  I’m giving mad props to Mendoz Argentina for providing my most beloved Malbec that assisted me through the claustrophobia brought about by the harsh elements.  I can hardly believe that I’ve been carrying my baby with me everywhere I go for almost a year.  I’m so thin that if I had the skrilla I could totally test the limits of business slutty.  Unfortunately, I usually walk around looking like I’m donning a fat girl’s hand-me-downs. 

But anyway.. Jacob!  This is his blog!  And he has some really great news.  My handsome young master is walking!  He has six teeth and his favorite new pastime is opening and slamming cupboard doors.  He doesn’t really even get into what’s inside.  He just opens, slams closed and repeats while laughing and bouncing.  I really think he’s trying to piss off the downstairs neighbors, which warms my heart.  He is eating some table foods but is still very apprehensive and choosy.  He often shutters at the very thought of trying something solid.  But after his tiny spasm, he comes forward for a try and it’s either a win or a lose.  He’s also saying Mama and Dada which is weird because there isn’t a Dada.  But at least he is learning some consonants.  He also makes some really great monster sounds and has a "biting thing."  I have to be very careful not to let him sink his teeth into me.  It's usually out of affection but sometimes its frustration and he has drawn blood and left bruises on me..  It's kind of hair raising to even think about.  Recently we have been planning his first birthday.  I decided to do an Adventure Time theme, which is the only cartoon/TV show Jacob likes.  I've been feeling more optimistic about things in general and I’m very excited about taking Jacob for lunchtime walks downtown and exploring the parks with his big brothers.

Jacob Fact #9:  Jacob’s zodiac sign is Aries

 Edamame was a win!

 Jacob and Conor

 Tubby time with Big Boss aka Da Wolf.