Jay

Jay is a joy. This little guy ROCKS! He understands SO much of what we say these days (even if he doesn’t say many intelligible words on his own). Here are a few cuties for you:

1. He loves going outside. One of the only words he says that makes sense is “ssshoooo” [shoe]—he loves his shoes because they let him go outside!

2. Jay’s favorite way to eat is all at once! He crams his mouth to bursting with nearly every bite. It’s nerve-wracking and kind of yucky to watch, but he has never choked (knock on wood…)

3. Jay loves his Aunt Melody. In church last Sunday, she sang in sacrament meeting with a big group of girls. About half way through the song, Jay suddenly perked up and pointed to Mel, who was standing in the front row. Then he proceeded to play peek-a-boo with her wearing this huge goofy grin. We were all cracking up, even Mel!

4. Speaking of church, we managed to teach Jay how to “fold” his arms.

5. Setting the table is another fun game.

6. This cheesy smile is new

7. Jay likes to clean up the road by picking up one leaf at a time and dropping it into the drain.

8. Jay falls and bangs his little body around all the time, and usually he’s pretty tough about it, but when the pain reaches a certain level, he comes and finds Mommy for comfort. (so sweet)

We are counting the days till next month, when Jay, Jeff, and I can all live together again under our own (ok, rented) roof!