I need more time to blog again

Things have been crazy in the Bessada house since the last time I blogged.

Where to begin..............

Little Jake is 8 months old. He still won't roll- but enjoys rocking on his knees. He is also a great eater- nurses like a champ and eats anything he can put in his mouth. 6 weeks into his helmet wearing. He's doing great and hopefully only has 6 more weeks left. The helmet is a not only great for head reshaping, but great protection from- knocking his head on the floor, flying objects thrown, and Maddie. But, let me tell you----Jake's head smells like feet when the helmet is off.

Cute Jakey story-
Jake had his first playdate today with his friends. Two little girls- 5 months and 9 months and really cute. An hour into playing and eating snacks, Jake wants to nurse, then fell asleep for the rest of his playdate until the girls had to leave.

Now on to Maddie. Just saying Maddie should be enough. But she is such a big girl. Loves school and always come home with an art project or new song to sing. Beginning to recognize her letter and numbers. Super excited about Christmas. She has asked Santa for 3 things- Squinkies, Ice Cream Play-Doh and a Camera. We'll see what Santa brings.

Cute Maddie story- Some people do Elf on a Shelf. Well, he is scary as hell to me. But Santa is always watching Maddie in our house. And I am probably going to hell for this one day- but we told Maddie that the green light in the smoke detectors where cameras straight to Santa. When she does something good or bad she will go talk to it. (and yes, I have this on camera)So cute!

Jake's Friend

At 6 1/2 months old, Jake discovered he has a new friend. His penis. Yesterday during bath time, I turned around to look at Maddie. Only to turn back around to see Jake with a goofy, smiling look on his face and his hand down below. He kept squishing and playing and smiling. (Thank God the kid didn't pee on me, which he likes to only do with Mommy)
And this morning, I left to get Maddie out of bed, only to come back Jake trying to find his wee-wee once again (too bad for him, this time he had on clothes).

I think I am in for it with this one.

1/2 a Year

My sweet, sweet, cuddly little snookems has been in our lives for 6 months today. (I must say- this kid makes me complete mush.)

Jake Daniel is the sweetest thing ever and it is completely fine with me if he turns into a Momma Boy. (Sorry Maddie, you were a great baby too- but you cried more than Jake)

Stuff about Jake:

• still not rolling over. I think his legs are too chubby to carry him to the other side.
• can almost sit unattended for more than 45 seconds.
• doesn't like to eat breakfast, but will tear up some lunch and dinner. He loves his veggies.
• loves to nurse. Starts off sweet, then turns violent when he pulls my hair and smiles.
• love some Jakey smiles. They make my heart melt.
• Maddie- he stops what ever he is doing when she walks into the room to see what she is doing.
• laughs- he is still my funny boy. Laughs at everything.
• talks- he will babble up a storm if Maddie not around (he can't get two words in with her in the room) and you just talk to him.
• already knows that gas is funny. (must be a male thing) He toots and then laughs.
• falls asleep when a Disney song comes on.

Happy Hour

Then......................

Now.......................

Boy, how things have changed.

Recent Observations

I love my 2 little ones.



But boy, the Girl is killing me. ( by laughter and by my nerves)

• She talks non-stop. From the time she wakes up to the time she goes to bed. And in between, she is crying.
• She is always wanting something. "Mommy, I want somefin" (her version of "something")
• Has a date with Daniel this Saturday. We asked her where she wanted to go. "I want to go to the Gas Station (RaceTrac) to get a blue icee for me and a coffee for Mommy" It's the little things.
• Loves Mommy and Maddie time. (this is what we call our dates) She'll look at me with those big brown eyes and ask for some time alone with Mommy. How can I say no to that?
• The question asking. It never stops. "Where you going? Whatcha got? Whatcha doing?" I could keep on going.
• Pesty- she is so going to be the pesty big sister. She loves to be pesty to test her limits. I put a stop this and she goes in "Time Out" I have a feeling she is going to spend the rest of her being 2 in Time Out.

The Boy

• Is sweet as a button. A true cuddler. I could hold him for hours and he would let me.
• Will sit and laugh at nothing forever. He is quiet the silent jokester. Jake makes me laugh by watching him laugh. Maybe he is practicing his fake laugh for when his Daddy tells one of his bad jokes.
• I think he has taken a hiatus from his growing spurt. It was constant nursing for about 2 months straight. We were wishing for a Quarterback, but think we are getting a Linebacker.
• He doesn't look like Daniel's Dad. Daniel will even vouch for this. So quit saying it people. Jake looks like Daddy- but we are seeing a little of my side in him. (not alot a little)
• Did I say he loves to laugh?

My Sweet Boy

A few things about this sweet little boy at 2 months old........................

• Jake's a big boy. He's outgrowing all of his clothes. Thank God for hand-me-downs.
• He likes to eat or thinks I'm his human pacifier. (I do like the fact that he is quick. Eat and run)
• He's also very white. (no, i'm not kidding) And yes, he mine and Daniel's kids. His skin and hair are beginning to darken- alittle.
• Jake will sleep through the night maybe 3 nights a week and wake up once the other 4 days. The nights he wakes up, he forgets to give me an invitation to the party.
• Night owl. I can try to get him down for bed starting at 8:30. But, the booger won't fall asleep until 10:00. I'm going to keep going with the 8:30 and he will eventually figure it out.
• Jake is a super cuddler. Maddie WAS sweet but not much on cuddling. But, Jake, he is a lover boy.
• Loves Maddie singing Patty Cake to him. It's sweet, he always coos and smiles at her.
• He has a wee-wee and knows how to use it. I have been peed on multiple times already. (But, not on Daniel. I think Daniel threatened his life.)
• Finally (and he'll kill me for this one day)- he has gas that will bring tears to your eyes. I never knew a baby could do this.

To all my friends with only one child......

I promise to not ask when you plan on having the next one- due to my experiences of last week.

**a side note the weekend was great. With the exception of the break down at church, pointing her finger and telling me "No, No, No" and sticking her tongue out at me because I put her in time out. I'm glad Daniel got to experience it and make the beer run for me this weekend.