Little Jakers

Jacob is the sweetest little guy. Everyone says this. But he is most happy in either John's arms or mine. He is definitely our most clingy child. He cries if anyone else takes him, or he thinks that they may take him from us. But he is doing better, preparing for a new baby. We will see how he adjusts. His few words all pertain to basketball or other sports. He doesn't even say Mom or Dad. And just as his vocabulary revolves around sports, so do his favorite activities. He LOVES basketball, soccer, football, baseball and anything to do with a ball! He follows Matty around with admiration on his face, and anything Matthew does, Jacob will try it too. He loves to give hugs and kisses, and each time John gives me a kiss, Jacob leans in for a kiss, too. He is such an expressive little man, with his insanely long eyelashes batting and his smiles that melt you, it's hard not to give into his wishes. But he does have his moments. He has a fiery temper, and will throw things, kick and bite. But not without being provoked. You almost can't blame him when one of the other kids takes something from him because he's the little guy. I have said to him many times, "It would be a lot easier to say 'No' to you if you weren't so cute!" He loves his blanket (John calls him 'Linus' when he's dragging around his yellow blankie), and pillow, and his favorite character is Buzz Lightyear. Each morning when he gets out of bed he hands me his cup and says "Zss" which means juice, then he runs into the living room shouting "Couch", "Go!", "Buzz!". He wants to sit on the couch and watch Buzz. He is so fun and so sweet and we are so thankful to have him!