Outdoor Wonders

A great way to keep Jorel entertained is to take him outside. He loves everything about it - the grass, the trees, the flowers, the cars driving by, the wind, and especially the animals. He really seems to soak it all in when he's outside. He recognizes that when the wind blows the branches move and if he moves the blanket out of the way he'll be able to grab at the grass - one of the only things he hasn't tried to stick in his mouth... yet. He's very content with just looking around and I'm very content watching him learn all of the different sites. When the cats are around or Ginger is out of her run, he pays more attention to them than anything. He think that they are the funniest things. As soon as he sees them he starts to laugh - they must be pretty funny looking. Today he was just extra cute when he just kept looking all around him and was so at ease just chilling with mom. I love these moods because he just lets me squeeze the heck out of him and even gives hugs and kisses back. He's been so observant the last couple of weeks and it's amazing to see his development and how fast he's learning.

He also broke through his other tooth and is much more willing to eat - not that he wasn't willing before. He must be growing because this morning he ate a ton! About 2 ounces of strawberry, peach, and apple puree along with about 4 ounces mashed banana and avocado mix. He then had an 8 ounce bottle of formula about an hour after that. Then for lunch he ate some lentil, onion, red pepper, and cheese puree which says is about 3 portions, but we only had probably a portion left - which he finished off for dinner along with 2 more 8 ounce bottles and water throughout the day. It truly is astonishing!

I've also been able to breath today - besides the awful allergies - because I finished up this last class, Operations and Process Management, and am getting a week off of school! Hooray! I also am getting a week off of coaching so it will be a much needed, much appreciated break for me. If anybody wants to do anything fun, let me know - I could really use a dose of delight!