I will now take a moment to sum up Jesse.
Cute.
On top of that, he now has 4 teeth, and chews everything-- the most popular item being a turkey baster.
He successfully climbed up the entire staircase, stopping midway to wave both his hands in the air while balancing on his two stumpy legs. My blood pressure levels fluctuate.
Noise is essential to his existence. Favorite surfaces to bang on = alluminum hottub lid and glass coffee table.
Outside remains his sedative. He doesn't make a peep when he can stare at the trees.
Favourite foods: 5 grain cereal mixed with guayaba. Papaya, banana, and mango are close seconds, followed by bread (he's a huge fan of actually using his new teeth these days...which has not boded well for my pointer finger)
He loves Ginger- the Jonkman's cockerspaniel/poodle-- but the two have regular skirmishes over Ginger's blankie and leash. Neither let go in a 'tug-of-war' situation, even though Ginger inevitably wins.
Jesse knows what's bad for him- such as light sockets, dog food, glass cups, boiling tea, t.v. remotes, open hottubs--- and makes a beeline for them. Discipline is underway.
He does not "play strange" with strangers, and the Ecuadorians love him for it.
He has proven to be a very social kid, and it's hilarious watching him interact with other babies and toddlers.
Despite a few hiccups (due to teething, colds, flues, rashes, etc.) he is now in a healthy routine with 2 naps a day, and a full night of sleep. It's been wonderful.
Jesse-- you are such a joy to watch. You are a strong, curious, coordinated kid. You know how to protect your head when you fall (besides the bloody nose you gave yourself today :) and I can breathe a little easier as you pull yourself around the house. We love you!
And now, a glimpse of the past week or two.
English class "clothes relay". Topic of the day: Winter and what I will wear when I return to Canada. I had to raid James' closet to make this happen :)
Our church: lighting the Advent candles
Ecuadorian tradition: Candy bags for Christmas. Arlene, Erin and I stuffed about 150 bags for the church kids. A tradition to take home...
Jesse playing us a little jingle before we head to church.
Home school group's annual Christmas party. They had a parrot, and an amazing porch swing. And we sang Christmas carols..in ENGLISH!
Playing memory at the end of English class.
Papa James and baby Jesse--bonding time.
What a dude.
Coffee and Christmas cake at Sonia Liliana's place, with our buddy Joel Bron.
Church b-ball court.
Church Bazaar. Huge success-- raising $665 for the new building project!
Pincho's were a hot commodity-- sausage and 'platino' on a stick. Delish.
James and Fred, facing off.
Ricardo manning the popcorn /guacomole dip station. Very cute.
Jesse and James caught up in the Christmas spirit :)
Our church: lighting the Advent candles
Ecuadorian tradition: Candy bags for Christmas. Arlene, Erin and I stuffed about 150 bags for the church kids. A tradition to take home...
Jesse playing us a little jingle before we head to church.
Home school group's annual Christmas party. They had a parrot, and an amazing porch swing. And we sang Christmas carols..in ENGLISH!
Playing memory at the end of English class.
Papa James and baby Jesse--bonding time.
What a dude.
Coffee and Christmas cake at Sonia Liliana's place, with our buddy Joel Bron.
Church b-ball court.
Church Bazaar. Huge success-- raising $665 for the new building project!
Pincho's were a hot commodity-- sausage and 'platino' on a stick. Delish.
James and Fred, facing off.
Ricardo manning the popcorn /guacomole dip station. Very cute.
Jesse and James caught up in the Christmas spirit :)
That's all for now! Only two and a half weeks until we are wrapped up in B.C Christmas lights :)
2 comments:
Thanks, Ree - you're blog is a 'joy' to read (how smart where your parents to make that your middle name!) and Jesse is adorable as usual. It'll be hard to say good bye, undoubtedly, but we wish you well these last two weeks as you wrap up your stay.
Your baby's turning into a little man! I hope you guys had a great Christmas, and have a great time in BC. We can't wait to see you again when you make it back to Ontario! Blessings in 2012, whatever it may bring!
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