A dog says "woof woof"

Jeremiah's newest trick is saying animal noises. So far the list of animals that he makes animal noises that, at least, resemble the right noise are dog, cat, cow, sheep, squirrel (don't ask), and lion. We're working on monkey and duck. While we walk he now points out EVERY dog along the way.

He's also been doing a great job of identifying who Mommy is, who Daddy is, and pointing to himself when you ask where's Jeremiah? This is in addition to knowing where his nose, ears, eyes, etc. are at. Mommy also thinks that it is especially cute that he says "tiss" as he comes towards me after hugging and kissing daddy goodbye in the morning.

On Saturday, he stayed with Brenda and Mike, a co-worker of John and her husband, while Mom and Dad went to card club. When we dropped him off, we allowed time for him to warm up but it didn't take long. He LOVED their big screen TV and they took him swimming at their house. Then, he shared chocolate ice cream with them. YUM! I think he'll be ready for another visit there, but maybe we'll try to have them put him to sleep this time. We told them not to worry about it but thought he would fall asleep eventually. He was still awake when we picked him up at 10:45.

Our outdoor fun continues, thanks for beautiful weather. John and Jeremiah have been in the backyard when I've arrived home every night this week. The monster appetite continues, as well. The babysitter reports that he ate nearly an entire McDonald's hamburger yesterday. She thinks she may have to buy him his own meal soon. Yikes!

Feeling better and eating like it!

We woke last Tuesday to Jeremiah not feeling well. He had thrown-up in his crib and was crying. Daddy stayed home with him and he slept much of the day. However, he never threw up again. He was lethargic on Wednesday and then the other end started on Thursday. He got sick again on Thursday night so we called the nurse. They predicted that it was just a virus. He seemed to finally be getting back to normal on Saturday, just in time to go visit Aunt Sandra, Uncle Roger and his cousins.

R & S had a wedding to attend so we stayed with the girls. Jeremiah loved playing in their back yard. Luckily we avoided some very bad weather that went through the area. Jeremiah enjoyed Isabella doing many action songs with him while we waited out a lightning delay at Sophia's soccer game. He has a new affinity to "Ten Little Monkeys". He giggled with delight while she sang to him. On Sunday, he helped pick strawberries from Roger's garden. Then, we brought home a new slide cube from their house. He's been busy using the slide in his own backyard. Pictures soon.



This week has been pretty good and we've appreciated that no rain has allowed us to take him to the park, play in the yard, and go for walks. After his little sickness, his appetite is back with a vengeance. He's like a bottomless pit, eating 2 servings of pasta last night, 1/2 pear, green beans, a piece of Texas toast and then 2 fig newtons before bed. Apparently he's growing and feeling MUCH better.

This morning he found a flashlight in our bedroom that we had out because of recent bad weather. He has now discovered, with a little help from Dad, that Ally chases the light and that is funny because Mom and Dad laugh. The cat is about to lose her mind because Jer just shakes it with little understanding of where the light is shining, and then giggles.

A photo summary

Here are a few photos to share a little of Jeremiah's news.

This is one of Jeremiah's newest hangouts. He stands, sits and moves around the crock we received as a wedding gift. Grandma T. fears us having to call 911 someday to have him extricated.

We've been working on involving him in more house chores and activities. He really likes to help empty the small trash cans on trash night.


Mom and Dad were in Krista & Trever's wedding this weekend. Jeremiah made an appearance too! Doesn't he look handsome!


He even got to dance with the bride!

And Baby St. Peters' Mom, Maggie, held and danced with him too! He's so excited to meet Baby St. Peters in a few months!