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| This photo is probably from way back in the Fall. When Jonathan woke up from naps he would dig into the toys stashed next to his crib. We love our busy big boy. |
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| He claimed Lucy as his friend pretty quickly when she stayed at our house during a temple date. |
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| Jonathan LOVES the piano and all music. |
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| Jonathan sweeps my floor nearly every day without fail. |
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| He came fairly late to eating solids, but could plow through a green smoothy faster than the big kids. |
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| Jonathan wore these jammies one night and I had to snap the photo quick. Child #5 wearing the Russian baby outfit from Ira Visitiv |
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| following in the steps of big brother |
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| morning loves :) |
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| story time with Jonathan may attract many listeners -- his fan club |
Sideways videos are my speciality. ;)
This boy has been practicing his walking skills for months and was fairly balanced and independent by his 1st birthday. He never wanted to learn just to walk. Jonathan would have to pick up something bulky to carry along with him as a challenge. And then he practiced squatting down to pick things up at intervals along the way. His favorite game has been to throw a toy or object, often a ball, and walk to it and pick it up and then throw it again. Over and over again. All around the house. Jonathan learned to go up and down the stairs very early and hasn't had any major mishaps, so we never worried about installing any baby gates. I wish I could post a video of him doing his pivot dance. He has got some cute moves and ideas about what is fun.
If I have to think of a general word to describe Jonathan, it would probably be good-natured. He is a very sweet boy who loves to join in on the fun going on around. He has been very attached to his mom, but sometimes let's me know he has had enough kisses. Thankfully his stage of "detattachment from mom = trauma" is nearly over. I love that Jonathan hardly ever catches sick bugs and only has been injured a couple times (with fingers smashed in doors). He is a fairly good eater and sleeper. Leisel often tells me to be careful with him because, "He's cute." It has been a wonderful year full of growing and smiles. This boy brings so much joy and fun. We are so grateful to look forward to another year with him.
This boy has been practicing his walking skills for months and was fairly balanced and independent by his 1st birthday. He never wanted to learn just to walk. Jonathan would have to pick up something bulky to carry along with him as a challenge. And then he practiced squatting down to pick things up at intervals along the way. His favorite game has been to throw a toy or object, often a ball, and walk to it and pick it up and then throw it again. Over and over again. All around the house. Jonathan learned to go up and down the stairs very early and hasn't had any major mishaps, so we never worried about installing any baby gates. I wish I could post a video of him doing his pivot dance. He has got some cute moves and ideas about what is fun.
If I have to think of a general word to describe Jonathan, it would probably be good-natured. He is a very sweet boy who loves to join in on the fun going on around. He has been very attached to his mom, but sometimes let's me know he has had enough kisses. Thankfully his stage of "detattachment from mom = trauma" is nearly over. I love that Jonathan hardly ever catches sick bugs and only has been injured a couple times (with fingers smashed in doors). He is a fairly good eater and sleeper. Leisel often tells me to be careful with him because, "He's cute." It has been a wonderful year full of growing and smiles. This boy brings so much joy and fun. We are so grateful to look forward to another year with him.
