Mr. Independent

...So Jacob is making it very clear to us these days that he WILL NOT have any sort of a dirty diaper on him at any time during the day or night. (This may be a good sign, maybe he will be anxious to start potty training sooner then later!) These days (and nights), Jacob has been calling us (while in his crib) to come get him, once I open his door, he is standing and pointing to his diaper area ...I ask him if he has a poopy diaper (granted, I can immediately tell- the scent welcomes me as I enter his room), he immediately smiles, and waves his hands over his nose - trying to say "pee-you!" I change his diapers - and voila! Poop it is! If it is in the middle of the night, back to sleep he goes with no problem. As for Pee, he also cries until I enter the room, pointing to his pants- and sure enough, it is one heavy load. Granted, I hate that this is disturbing his sleep, but I am quite proud that my son doesn't like to sleep with sh**! He is so independent.

Some more Jacob Brayden updates: he is almost 17-months!!!! He is weighing at just shy of 23 lbs. and is 32 inches. Also, he is saying more and more words, but has found whining to be easier (uggh!!! I am in need of some good earplugs)- his favorite, most repetitive words- mama, dada, grandpa ("pa), grandma ("ma"), Nina (Neenee), ball, blue, bottle (baba), peas, banana (nana), what's that? Brrr (for "it's cold!")...also, he LOVES coloring- he recently drew a picture for Grandpa's Birthday and was very proud of it (I think it was my dad's favorite gift this year!), he loves to run...away from me!!!! jump, and of course, dance. His favorite song- Pink- "Don't Leave Me"- everytime it is on the radio he jams (in the car or at home or wherever) and once it is over, he cries and cries!!!! LOVES to cry for everything...I HATE it!!! I am just ignoring the behavior, but it is tough. Wow- is it tough! I want to laugh (b/c his tantrums are cute for a SECOND) and I want to run ...so it is a work in progress for both of us. Jacob has been loving his Toddler Time Class, and recently created his first (2) Art Projects- I am so proud! He also prefers to read to himself these days- and he does it out loud....so funny. He is doing great. We are having so much fun. My Little Mr. Independent. Some pics to share...