This is my last full week at home before I return to work, so the Jones family has several more days of full-time bonding. Jackie is a fantastic sleeper. In fact, she has slept at least six straight hours during each of the last four nights. She even managed to calm down and sleep well last night after watching her Tar Heels shoot an upsetting 35% and lose to the tie-dyes in Winston-Salem.
Jackie has been a little more fussy during the day lately, but it’s too early to label her as colicky. Like most babies, there is nothing more soothing than motion. Family walks, like the one in the video below, are a regular part of our routine. The crows are cawing up a storm in the background; there must have been some prime roadkill on Glenwood Avenue the other day.
Fussy or happy, awake or asleep, we love our baby girl. Mornings have been especially fun:
We’ve been fortunate to be treated to dinner the last three nights from family and friends. Thanks to Rich & Mindy (Italian on Friday night), Sarah & Eric (Lilly’s on Saturday night), and Jack & Nancy (homemade enchiladas last night). We appreciate their support!
Miscellaneous pictures:
I think I spent the dog food money 
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January 12, 2009 at 2:58 pm
Anne
baby burrito!
January 13, 2009 at 12:50 am
Nana
Thanks for the up-date! I laughed out loud at the video of Jackie and her brothers. They are all so cute but it is obvious that Baxter has just one thing on his mind and that’s chasing down the squirrels in the backyard.
Jackie seems to be so alert these days – except when she’s sleeping and from the pictures, that seems to be a lot. I like those bright eyes.
Give her a kiss from her Nana and take care of each other!
January 13, 2009 at 2:24 am
Ali
Anne Geddes would be so proud….so sweet.
January 13, 2009 at 3:20 am
Uncle Doug
I hope Maw-maw is able to see what a beautiful great-grandaughter she has in NC. Hopefully, she’ll be there in person within the next month. Thanks Dad, for your updates!
January 19, 2009 at 9:46 pm
Holly
She gets more and more precious with each passing day! Does she have blue eyes?
January 19, 2009 at 11:26 pm
senojydna
Thanks Aunt Holly. We’re still not sure about her eyes, but I think they’ll be brown or green. They are greenish gray right now. Typically, a baby’s eyes will become darker and achieve a permanent color around six to nine months.
January 21, 2009 at 11:35 pm
Holly
Oh okay, that’s something I didn’t know. You learn something new every day! I love the new pics of the weekend with your family! Mr. Robar looks so cold out on the deck!