Busy Week

It's been a week, and I think it's about time we post an update. Here's a list of all the things Jasper's been doing:)

He's been spending time outside.

He's working on his piano lessons.

He's learning the lyrics to Billy Joel's "Piano Man."

He's working on his hand-eye coordination and his pincer grasp by picking up his toys.

He's had another date with Azalea.

He's been jumping like a wild man. (Think frog legs, but vertical.)

and the major highlights:

He's been napping in his crib.

and

He's learned to roll over!

Oh yeah, we're pretty proud. We're biased, but we think he's a rock star kid.

Rolling over just started today. Drew worked with Jasper while I was out running errands. He taught him to use his already super strong legs to thrust himself over, and Jasper latched on to it and ever since he just flips over without much of a care. This evening, he had his hand in his mouth, and still got himself rolled over. :)

Drew was traveling for work this week, and I still decided it was time to go "cold turkey no swing" for naps. Monday was tough. He cried. I almost cried. But I was still thinking he was going to get it. We made it through Monday, and wouldn't you know - on Tuesday he went down for both naps without a peep! He still cried when he woke up, and that's remained common throughout the week. But he's been a total champ. He's even sleeping for up to 2.5hrs sometimes. The length of time he naps each time isn't consistent, but we're not complaining. 25lbs is around the corner (the weight limit for the swing), and it was time to be a big boy ... and he is (sort of)!

I didn't mention it before, but we're also pretty sure he's teething. The drool faucet has been overflowing, and rubbing our fingers on his bottom gum reveals two little bumps. They haven't broken the surface yet, and we're just waiting for it to happen. Hopefully it won't happen on any of our travel days coming up.

This chair looks like it is just the right size for Jasper.

Jasper is really improving in his ability to sit up and stay up. Specifically he can lean over pretty far, reaching for toys, and still pull himself back up.

Jumping in his suspended seat is a real work out for Jasper, but he LOVES it! He jumps, bumps into the wall and twirls around. It's so funny to watch him.

Drew changed Jasper into this "I love daddy" outfit after he changed a particularly poopy diaper. It was his reward.

Jasper still loves his toes.

This photo is pre-roll. Our camera isn't fast enough to catch him in the act. But you can see what he has on his mind. He's rar-rar-raring to go!

(A video of Jasper rolling will be posted later.)