When I was preggers, I got an e-mail every week from BabyCenter.com telling me approximately how big the baby was (http://www.babycenter.com/slideshow-baby-size). Heirloom tomato, spaghetti squash, rutabaga, 4 navel oranges, and jicama stick in my memory. I would update my prenatal yoga class each week when we did our roundtable. I…
This morning I woke-up at exactly 5am. 5:00. I’m not really sure why I’m still setting my alarm clock. I’ve tried to break-up with my alarm clock in the past. Two years ago I looked at my Sony Cube and thought… Hmmmmm, maybe it’s time to upgrade from the clock/radio…
News Flash… Jacob speaks English! Well, “speak” may be an exaggeration… But there was finally evidence of minor understanding. It was truly shocking. He’s shown some recognition of his name for awhile. Last week when we were watching the disappointment that was Olympic snowboarder, Lindsey Jacobellis (is this too harsh?), Jakey’s head…
We have dark circles under our eyes… We yawn during the day… We have to hit the snooze button three times before dragging ourselves out of bed. Well of course, you say. You’re parents of an 11-month old! Au contraire. We are addicted to the Olympics. Now before I get…
On February 1st, Jakey and I were playing a little game of Pineapple Upside Down Jake while waiting for the bus. Here comes his third tooth! Pretty soon he’ll look like this…
When Jakey is getting into trouble I like to say: Jacob James Patrick Terra Fucillo! James tries to say: Jacob Jaimie Suzanne Purnell Fucillo! His just doesn’t roll of your tongue as well as mine…
Here we go with the top hits of the nation this week on Jakey’s Top 40, the best-selling and most-played songs from San Jose to South San Francisco, from Canada to Mexico. This is Jakey Jakesmom in Mommywood, California. In the next three minutes, we’ll count down the 5 most…
I’ve been meaning to keep a little running Airplane Report Card for Baby Jake. I’m thinking of it kind of like a batting average. I confess, I’ve never really understood how batting averages are calculated and why they have to be down to the thousands digit (.215?!!), and I’m sure if…
OK, now I know Dr. Nancy would not approve of this. And it goes against all modern day wisdom: Looking up medical ailments on the internet is the worst thing to do. There’s really nothing freakier, is there? So when I picked Jake up from an overnight at his grandparents…
Our life is changing…. again. It’s clear that our previously oblivious, spacey child is starting to become accutely aware of his surroundings. Last Tuesday we were playing on the floor and Jake got ahold of my iPhone. He turned around and I kid you not, pointed it at the TV and…