I am continually amazed at God's creation! Jedidiah is growing so fast and changing so quickly. I was looking back at his first pictures while we were still in the hospital. He face is the same, but yet different. He is now longer, heavier, even more alert, says syllables such as da da, la la lo, ma, ba, mo and even some fff's, is beginning to pick up objects with his thumb and index finger as well as getting up on his hands and knees. His head is still bald and his mouth still lacks teeth. He is amazing!
Sorry, we've been such slackers! We always talk about what to put on the next post, but we have little time to actually post, since we do not have the internet at home. Life has been hectic since I started back this fall. I love teaching and being a mom, but wow - is it tough to do both! I've been teaching AP Biology, AP Physics, Physics and Anatomy and Physiology this year. Even with all the challenges of new curriculum God has encouraged me through student thank you's and words of appreciation, support of the faculty and even conversations about Creation (vs. evolution). I feel out of touch with so many friends and family. I was recently speaking with a dear friend and she said to me (in reference to my exasperation of being out of the loop), "Teachers are often out of the loop. Parents of small children are also often out of the loop. You are a Teacher and Parent. Get used to it!"
Jarrod spoke a few Wednesdays at youth group - about the supernatural and what the Bible has to say about it. Jed and I were able to make it to his first talk. Jarrod did a fantastic job and the kids really responded well to what he shared with them. Jarrod is really enjoying being a Daddy. He and Jed do the most giggling (Jarrod reminds me that Jed may not giggle with me as much, but I sure can comfort Jed). Jarrod and Jed enjoy the outdoors together - walking, running, watching the 'choo-choo' go by and playing with toys on a blanket on the lawn. Jarrod and I wonder what winter will be like - some days the only thing that make Jed happy is being outside.
Well, enough of us, here's Jed:
Jed's first taste of Cheerios! (Don't let that smile fool you - notice the cheerio on his bib!)
This is cranky Jed. Cranky Jed gets to go outside. Outside transforms Cranky Jed in to Life is Good Jed!
Enjoying Mommy's balloon.
Jedidiah has taken a great interest in his books lately. He enjoys looking at all the pictures and turing the pages. Here he is standing up and using his book for a drum.
