This post is exclusively Jackie. As you can see in the videos, she’s really starting to verbalize. She still hasn’t mastered the words, “cool whip.” Practice makes perfect.
Eating time comes after sleeping time, and after sleeping time comes playtime. Playtime occurs on a very cool jungle mat (including lights, toys, and music) that Rich and Mindy gave us. Two distinct activities make up a typical playtime session with Jackie. First, Jackie lies on her back for about 20 minutes and looks up at the colorful toys, squirming back and forth and sometimes reaching for a hanging stuffed animal. Second, Jackie is rolled over on her stomach for tummy time, which is not nearly as fun or relaxing. She still doesn’t really like being face down. The video below captures the first half of playtime, and not the second, less enjoyable half. There’s also a Baxter cameo.
Finally, I’ve posted a few images from last week.
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February 9, 2009 at 4:49 am
Nana
There were 4 awfully excited adults watching the last videos. Mawmaw, Dad, Holly, and Nana oohed and aahed. I’m going to WalMart before we leave tomorrow to get Mawmaw speakers so little Jackie can talk to her. It looked like she was trying to talk to us.
Ben thinks that the picture with Jackie’s hands raised over her head is her saying “Touchdown! Tennessee”!
February 9, 2009 at 9:40 pm
Michelle Tackabery
Poor Jackie. She’s going to think her name is Cool Whip Jones.
February 10, 2009 at 12:42 pm
senojydna
That’s what Katie says — she’s apparently in favor of first words along the lines of “mama” or something conventional like that. Ever since I saw that episode of The Family Guy where baby Stewie says “cool hwip” (heavy emphasis on the “h”), I’ve wanted my first born to say the same thing.
February 16, 2009 at 4:44 pm
Holly Freeling
Can I have a picture of her with her hands raised above her head? I think this is the most precious picture I have ever seen in all my life! She is precious! I cannnot wait to hold her, but Mom can’t come that week so I can touch her some!
February 16, 2009 at 5:13 pm
senojydna
Holly, I’m pretty sure Katie put that photo (along with a bunch of others) in the mail for you. It might arrive today or tomorrow.