Jude Dude, 20 months!! So close to 2 years old. Why does it go by so fast? I miss you being my little baby, but I sure love seeing the person you're becoming. Your personality shines through strong. We love you, JuJu, and pray you grow to know the Father's love and will let your light shine bright!
Firsts: We bought a new (to us) car. Your first time (this year) in Mommy's classroom AND our first time going in your classroom at daycare (post-COVID). The last two or so weeks of school Mommy (finally) got to walk you in to school, although you were very concerned as to what we were doing there! You had a tube taken out (right ear). We're hoping between that and the break from daycare that we can have a stretch of good health for you.
News headlines: New COVID cases continue to fall. Many restrictions are being lifted and the country seems to be "returning to normal." Our school district lifted the mask requirement for everyone the day after school got out. Israel and Hamas have been in conflict and there have been many air strikes. Droughts out west. Gas is around $2/gallon.
Milestones: You can finally reach (and turn) doorknobs. You let yourself in any room you want.
Measurements: Size 4 diapers, 18 mth clothes (size 12 month swimsuit), size 5 or 6 shoe, about 26 lbs
Like Mommy: We both love a "night-night" (as you call it). We love a good blanket.
Like Daddy: You like to run!
Like Eli: You love being "fast".
Like Landon: You both love to push buttons! You both love an elevator, haha!
Favorite Toys: You LOVE books and balls. You will scream, "Kick it!" when you see a ball. Especially when Mommy or brothers are reading (which is often) you DEMAND your own book. Peppa Pig is still your favorite thing to watch. We're trying to introduce you to Mickey Mouse ("Mimmy") to get you ready for our trip coming up.
Sounds: Mama, Dada, Nana, Puh (Puddin), Pop (Pops), GiGi (Ginny), bye bye, uh-oh, awww, hey, ruff ruff (dogs), duck duck, thank you, diaper, boo-boo, tee-tee, ball, baby, more-more, no no no!, back, hiney, ear, eye, nose, uh-uh (no sound), button, light, off/on, hot/cold, Peppa (and then you snort), "Mim-me on" (Mickey/Minnie Mouse), moon, star, mine, Melmo (Elmo), bruh (Landon), Li (Eli), ewww, 'cuse you! (excuse you), Nana (Anna), Baba (Abigail), and Juuuuuuuuuude (as you pat your own chest)!
Challenges:
We got the tube in your right ear removed. Hopefully this helps keep you well. We're waiting on some allergy testing to rule some things out.
Our Days:
It is now summer. Hallelujah! We are so glad for some slower days.
Funny/Favorite Moments:
Mommy's favorite - When I hold you and you put your head on my shoulder and rub/pat my back. It's equal parts funny and endearing.
Daddy's favorite - Getting to go into your school and pick you up from your classroom. Seeing you recognize me and come running.
Nicknames: Jude Dude, JD, JuJu
Upcoming Events: Disney and the beach!
