18 months old!!!

Jacob turned 18 months old- yesterday! He is such a big boy now-- perhaps due to a fabulous new haircut. My friend Jacqueline came over and gave him a new do-- a Mohawk. Jacob is talking quite a bit now. He repeats everything that we say and is starting to combine more two and three word sentences. He will say "Mommy siadaj"(sit dow), "Dziadzius nie ma buty" (grandpa doesn't have shoes), "Daddy spi" (sleeping) or "Daddy w pracy" (at work) - whenever Daddy is not there to play or read him a story, "Daj playdough" (give me), "Mommy daj reke" (give me your hand), "tutaj" (here). Kuba can answer four questions; "what is your name?"- response Kuba, "how old are you?" - response one, and "where do you live?"-response "boston". Also, we taught him "who is the U.S. president?"- response "Obama". Jacob knows all the entire alphabet- in random order. Now he is eagerly learning colors. It's great! He understands simple commands and and is very helpful around the house (in his own non-helpful cute way:) Jacob is into projects now- he is quiet the artist- painting, drawing, playdough. He will actually sit at the table for extended period of time (30 min) and be completely occupied. It's enough time for me to make some dinner.

A few days ago I had a Christmas Party for the Kids at my place. I didn't even have a chance to take any pics- yeah I know:( The kids had such a fantastic time. We have a beautiful Christmas Tree standing at 6 feet tall with all of the glass ornaments. Jacob is interested in the tree but has

not taken all of the ornaments down-- only the low hanging unbreakable ones.

We have done so much this month that it's hard to remember it all. We went to see Santa at St. Brendan's Church on Dec 7th-- well it didn't go over so well-- Jacob was clinging to me and cried. Babcia came with us and was able to take a few pictures. So, the consensus is that he does not like the white haired dude. He liked his present though -- car tracks and changeable cars.

We have been to playgroups at the library, craft workshops, stellabella toy singalong, a puppet show at the Brookline puppet showplace theater with Danielle and Thomas, sledding with Adrian and Izabelle, and lots and lots of Christmas shopping. Most of the time we dropped Kuba off at Babcia and Dziadzio and went shopping on our own. He usually gives us a big kiss goodbye and says "bye Mommy" "bye Daddy" and he off to get his toys.

Different day... different adventure

Happy Thanksgiving

Today it was Jacob's second Thanksgiving. Last year he ate his first meal and this year he had turkey, stuffing, sweet potatoes and turnip. Auntie Karen was the hostess of the Thanksgiving meal. The entire Mannix family was there and it was great to see everyone and meet the new member of the family baby Patrick (so cute!). Grandma Marjorie arrived Tuesday night and we are so happy to spend time with her. Jacob enjoyed playing with Grandma, Julie, Tommy, Karen, Holly, and Cal. He wanted to pick up baby Patrick until he realized that he was real. He enjoyed playing the piano (even though the cover fell on his finger). He liked riding Nanny's Porshe around the kitchen. The only thing that he did not like so much were the dogs (when they got too close). Jacob is such a big boy now and so incredibly funny. Scottie taught him "what does Jack say?" and Jacob responds "vote for me" (inside joke:)).

We are so thankful to have such a beautiful, supportive, and loving families.

~Nanny and Jacob~~Auntie Karen and Jacob~

~Grandma (Mima) and Jacob~~Uncle John, Auntie Julie, and Jacob~

~Posing with the piano~

~Playing the piano~~Goofing around with Daddy~~After crushing his finger-- playing more piano~~Sweet Baby Patrick~

~Belly Laugh~
~Mommy Jen and Baby Patrick~
~Riding Nanny's Porche~

Random Cute Pictures from November

~Lounging around on Saturday~

~with Daddy and the kitty~

~Getting ready to leave for playgroup~ Look at that sweet Cheese Smile~Trying to catch his mitten~

~Ready for bed~ ~Bedhead~ very impressive ~Peek-a-boo~

~Rain boots~

Busy Bees!!!

~Saturday trip to the Children's Museum was so much fun. Jacob enjoyed all of the activities. Here he is collecting all of the golf balls in a ball maze room~~Playing with Daddy~ ~Watching Turtles underneath the aquarium~

Ahh, Jacob was thrilled~
~Playing with trains with Mommy~

~Pushing the wagon~very serious job

~Jacob was also very serious about being a train conductor~~Finally, I am at the wheel and Daddy is the passenger~
~Then it was time to row, row, row the boat~~Playhouse~~Building Blocks~
~One of Jacob's favorite activities was being in a darkroom (yes it was dark!) and painting a wall with a flashlight (yes a flashlight). He managed to draw a balloon and then every subsequent pictures were a balloon (so he announced to everyone)~ ~Doesn't he look so adorable in a smock?! Yes

Oh wait.... where is the Turkey?~

~There it is!~ Not

~Jacob is a pro at blowing bubbles~

~Construction Zone~

~Trucks, trucks, tucks and Tunnels... what more can a boy want?~~Future profession ... a good looking welder~

~Better yet, a good looking Bobcat driver~~Happy Birthday Melissa~

~Pre-Thanksgiving dinner at Babcia's and Dziadzio~

Kuba had so much fun with Izabelle and Adrian.

Here the boys are interrupting Izabelles' homework.

~We had a great time too~ ~Today Scottie came home from an eye doctor with extremely dilated pupils.

He had to wear sunshades even indoors~~Enjoying lunch~ Since we came back from Hawaii Jacob has been a phenomenal eater- vegetables and all~ I am so relieved.

~We went to St. Brendan's today for a playgroup. They gave all of the kids a Thanksgiving project. Jacob worked on his Turkey all day long~~He was so proud of himself~~Here it is... the most beautiful turkey in the world~