Some quick Jake-isms

Working on utility bills again at work today, so not much time for bloggin'.  I do have to share a few cute things that Jake said yesterday, though.

I gave Jake a quick bath when I picked him up from my mom's yesterday because he was stinky and sticky.  My mom got him out of the bath and dressed while I sat with Zoe on mom's bed.  (Mom and Jake have their routine with a certain towel and hairbrush, etc, and she likes doing it so I let her.)  Mom was holding Jake at the end of the bed after brushing his hair (which is REALLY short now because she just cut it, but I guess it can be short for summer), and Zoe ran over and wanted to be held, too.  Jake pushed her back and said "No, go away."  I know it's not nice, and we told him so, but it was kind of funny -- Zoe is SO clingy and whiny, and Jake is finally learning to stand up to her instead of just letting her always pick on him and get her way (she's a year younger than him but a total diva/drama queen/spoiled brat, so my sympathy when she doesn't get her way is limited.)

That night at home, Jake was in his high chair playing with playdough (the only place he's allowed to play with the stuff -- have you ever tried to get playdough out of carpet?  Actually yeah, you probably have.)  Anyway, he sits there and I'll kneel in front of him and help him make shapes, then sneak off to sit on the couch (two feet away) when he's engrossed enough in playing.  Then I get up periodically and check on him to see if he wants to put it up or needs help.  I got up and knelt next to him, and he grabbed the playdough back towards his body and said "I still playin', mama."

Later, Jake was in time-out for not listening to daddy while mommy tried to take a quick catnap. It was like 7:30 p.m. and I was laying down on Jake's bed while he played in his room and Lou watched from the rocking chair -- so Lou left the room and I made Jake lay down with me for a while until he calmed down.  He flopped around on his pillow a few times, then said "I tant sweep." (I can't sleep.)  Totally cracked me up.

One of Jake's new phrases is "What happened?"  This is usually in response to hearing the modem when I connect to the computer, or the ice cubes clunking around in the freezer.  He runs over to me, wide-eyes, and says "What happened, mama?"  Yesterday after saying this as I was trying to check my e-mail before bed, he pointed to the couch and said "Go lay down!"  heh.

P.S. to all my recent delurkers: HI!  I'm SO glad you're taking time to post, it makes me so happy to see new faces names! ;o)

Comments

[Kristin]

Jake is so cute! He has very beautiful eyes!

[Jen_Jake'smom(FOR KRISTIN)]

well thank you, my dear!!! ;o) He has my eyes, so I'm inclined to think they're beautiful . . . but they are so much more beautiful than my eyes ever were. Ok, psycho mommy moment over. ha ha! Thank you for taking time to comment!!!

Jen

[Kim]

Love the site and love the Jake-isms. I also think your layouts are just wonderful. Before the twins i used to love to scrapbook, now i just have no space and no time. But that still doesn't stop me from buying new products. You never know when i will be back scrapping again. LOL

Anyways just wanted to say HI.
kim

[Ninotchka]

Don't ever stop writing your Jake-ism posts. I absolutely LOVE reading them.

Seriously, that kid of yours is absolutely adorable!

[Jen_Jake'smom(FOR KIM)]

HI KIM! I know what you mean about space/time for scrappin' -- that's why I do so much digitally these days! I hope you find a little time to scrap soon -- if nothing else, keep up with the magazines so you can get lots of ideas for when you DO finally have time to scrap!!! ;o) thanks for the note.

Jen

[Amy L]

I'm with Nino on this one, please don't ever quit writing Jake-isms, they are too cute. What a little ham that kid is! Oh, and play-doh in the carpet? Yeah, it's still there, I couldn't get it out.

[Kristin]

Hi Jen!
Thanks for the reply!
That is the first thing I notice when you post pictures of Jake, is his beautiful eyes. He's a heartbreaker at a young age already, you willl be beating girls off with a stick if not already.
You are also great with scrapbooking. I am new to it and all I have is a 12x12 and paper, that's it, I have no idea where to start, it's so overwhelming. Do you know of any good sites online for scarpbooking items and ideas?

[Sue]

Jen - Jake's speech is coming along amazingly well, isn't it?! Doesn't seem that long ago that you had some concerns about him not saying much. No stopping him now! He is such a cutie - can you put sound files on your blog??

[Jen_Jake'smom(FOR KRISTIN)]

hey girl -- I don't know if you've noticed my "Scrappin with Jen" blog (link is at top of left hand column.) There are only like 8 entries in it so far, but the purpose is to help out people new to scrapbooking. There is a links page on it with all sorts of places to look. If you ever have a specific question (like Andrea's latest comment), leave a comment and I will try to address it as soon as I can. I need to know what it is people want me to write about and I will tell you everything I know!!! ;o)

your compliments on Jake are so sweet -- every mother loves to hear stuff like that!!! ;o)

jen