Jude high-fivin'!

John and I taught Jude how to high-five. We're loving it and we think it's a blast. Last night I quickly grabbed the camera. We were able to get it on tape, however, poor ole' Jude's bald spot is making an appearance. :)

After a brief hiatus....

...I am back. We have been having internet issues for the past week. Yesterday I was sick of it and set out to fix it. 5 minutes later I was done. So, we're back. I took some pictures of Jude while I was playing around with my camera. 

Love his wavy hair.

It's been an uneventful week. We're not having a great day today, but hopefully after a nap things will turn around. 

8 Months and Counting!

My sweet baby boy (OMG I won't be able to say "baby" too much longer!) is 8 months old. Where oh where is the time going? Just yesterday I was 8 months pregnant and I was  impatiently awaiting his arrival. Jude is getting so big. He's well over 20 pound, longer than 28 inches (from his last appointment), and is very solid and not really chunky at all. He loves music and especially loves when we dance, which is quite often. His face lights up when "I'm sexy and I know it" comes on. Apparently we dance alot to it.  He laughs constantly and loves snuggling with his Momma. Other people comment on how Jude is such a cuddler with me and their babies have grown out of that. It makes me feel good. I love to snuggle.

Jude loves laughing at his daddy and as of yesterday has started a saying "dadadada". He no longer wants John to put him to bed, but in exchange he also loves playing with his daddy alot more than me. I'll take that trade off. :) People are commenting almost daily on his beautiful olive skin. Jude has 2 bottom teeth, 1 top tooth, and another top tooth about to break through.

This baby has kept John and I awake every single night for the past few weeks (except last night), and yet I can't stop staring at him and feeling so blessed. Jude has brought more joy to my life than I've ever had in my 29 years of life. I was meant to be a mother. But not any mother, Jude's mom. There are some days I'm so exhausted and I can't think straight and yet I find any spare moment to hold and snuggle him. There are days I'm beyond frustrated, but it's never at him. It's at the situation (ie: not sleeping). Jude is an extension of me and I LOVE it. I LOVE having another person that I love more than anything in the world being apart of me. I'm not a fan of needy people and being smothered, but Jude is the only person that can smother me and I savor it. He's not going to want to be all over me in the near future so I'm trying to enjoy every moment.

I think one of the best compliments I've gotten is from people who see us alot and they always comment on how close Jude and I are. I love hearing that. I know we are, but I like that it's noticeable to the world. Anyway, here are 8 month pictures of the most amazing, sweet, lovable, and beautiful baby in the world. :)

We had a play date with Nina and Evan. This is the boys in the back of my car.

Playing at the park. Jude and I read books and laid around talking to each other. This was also the first time he started saying "dadada".

I kiss all of his body, but I can't keep his feet out of my mouth. I love his tootsies and he laughs everytime I playfully bite them. Hehe.

Giving daddy a swim break and swimming with Momma!

Park Play Date

Jude and I headed to the park today with a couple of our friends. It was a beautiful day and we weren't going to waste it! We ate lunch and fed the babies at Erin's house, then we walked to the park in her neighborhood. We had a fabulous time and we're looking forward to more nice weather so we can have more outdoor time. :)

Melissa and Landon. Melissa told us today that they are expecting baby #2 in Dec/Jan!

Erin and J-man

Us

play time

Beautiful day at the park!

Hanging out with my little man.

Erin enjoying Jackson.

Momma's little secret agent!

Landon playing with the flowers and mulch.

Videos

Jude loves to spit!

Jude thought it was hilarious every time John threw a toy for Riley to fetch.

Jude and I had another babysitting gig yesterday. Erin's nanny called in sick again so Jude and I headed to her house to pick up Jackson. Once again the boys were good. Jude became really clingy towards the end, but thankfully it was at the end of the day and not the beginning.

We went swimming today, but my nocturnal baby only slept a hour afterwards instead of his normal 3. John and I are getting desperate for a full night sleep so hopefully Jude delivers here shortly. :)

BFF's

Park

Yesterday was such a nice day that we decided to take Jude and Riley to the park. We strolled around until we came up to the play area. Last time Jude and I went he loved the swings. Yesterday, not so much. 

"What is going on here?"

holding on tight

Towards the end he was actually falling asleep. I was cracking up!

falling asleep

Riley wearing Jude's hat.

John was outside grilling and I was cooking in the kitchen when all of a sudden I glanced over to check on him and I saw this. I quickly took a picture then rescued him. :) He was totally fine and it didn't faze him that the play gym toppled over him.

Today is another beautiful day and we'll be going for a walk again. We also got a babysitter for today so John and I could go see Channing Tatum. Um, I mean "21 Jump Street". ;)