the vrbi

Saturday, July 15

Jack Jack's Week in Review

Jack-Jack is sometimes only happy when sitting upright.

After hanging out by the garden while Daddy and Mommy picked beans and cucumbers, Jack Parker and Professor Dexter Beansprout are sacked out.

I'm getting chubbier every day. I'm now up to 8 lbs., 11.5 ounces.

I met the fine folks at Daddy's office the other day. Here, I meet Mary.

Talk to the hand, suckahs!

I sleep in funny positions.

It's weird. Sometimes, when I'm in my swing, I swear I see bears in the air over my head.

Sleeping on Mommy.

Monday, July 10

Some Pics

Sneezy fo' sheezy.

My mini mullet.

So tired, so gassy...

I don't get why my dad sometimes calls me 'Mr. Squishes'.

My cousin Tori and I had fun last week. Here she is laughing at me as I enjoy tummy time.

Pinky swear...

Hey all,

My mom and dad decided to eliminate their landline phone service. It was rare that they'd get calls on that phone and when they did, it was invariably a telemarketer (yeah, great job, Do Not Call List; thanks for nothing). When the phone rings, it wakes me up and they didn't see the sense in paying for a nuisance.

If you need to reach us, use my parents' cell numbers or their eleventy e-mail addresses. If you need an address or phone number, just leave a comment here on the blog and we'll call you right away!

By the way, Mommy found out that she has two GI schools next year. She won't have to travel out of town at all, so that means more time spent with everyone's favorite Vrbi: ME! She will miss those teachers she's gotten to know over the past four years, but is looking forward to working with the folks at Knickrehm and Gates. Rawk on, Mama, rawk on.

Gracias, muchacos!

JP

Friday, July 7

From Which Tree Did The Apple Fall?

Mama and Pops

Mommy circa 1978. The first time she ever stood up in her crib.

My mom would wake up really early in the morning, crawl out of bed and get on her rocking horse. She would rock for hours until Grandpa Tom and Granny Janny got out of bed.

My Mommy.

Manners weren't my Dad's forte at this point. But with Grandma Peterson's yummy chocolate cake, who could resist just diggin' in?

For Pops, everyday was Halloween.

My dad wishes he had a shirt just like this right now.

So, now you've seen my parents in their (much much) younger days. Who do I most resemble? I know it's early to tell for sure, but it's fun to see what people say. Dad says he looks like Mom's side. What do you think? Leave a comment, m' ninjas!

-- JP

An Update From JP

So, yesterday was interesting. Wednesday night, I decided I wanted to be up all night and continued that trend all day yesterday. My mom was a wreck. Luckily, Cousin Tori was here and could relieve my Mama a bit so she could grab a little shut-eye.

Last night, after Daddy got done mowing and got home from playing volleyball with Tori, I had my first mama's-milk bottle. It was AWESOME! I got that milk fast and finished it off in no time flat. I wanted more, but it wasn't necessary, so my dad held me so my Mama could get some more sleep. She slept five full hours in a row and you'd have thought she had slept for a million years she was so ecstatic! Daddy slept in the recliner because he knew he wouldn't make it all the way to the bedroom with me before I woke up. So, at 3:30 when I woke up in the Pack N Play in the living room, I woke my dad so he move to the bed. He's so crazy.

Here are some pictures of me yesterday. Notice my eyes are wide open in most of them.

This weekend when they have time, my mom and dad are going to post pics of themselves when they were babies. You'll be able to vote on who I most resemble.

Leave us a note!

Catcha later,

JP (Squirrely Bird)

Dad and me passed out on Wednesday night. Guess where I got my double chin?

Nice try, Dad. Bedtime lotion, schmedtime schmotion!

My first mama's-milk bottle.

Can you tell I've been awake for a while?

Tori and me in my bedroom.

Thursday, July 6

Just A Note...

Okay, folks, here's the deal:

If you look at pictures of me, leave a comment on the site. My dad works hard to keep current pics on here and we have not read any comments from some of y'all. It's that simple, peeps; it's that simple.

Sorry to be so harsh. I haven't had much sleep 'cause my mom kept me up all night.

Hope everyone enjoyed a happy and safe Independence Day. I know I did! It was the day I realized my independence from socks on my hands! (My dad trimmed my nails...)

JP