Jude is growing… and walking!
Throwing balls
As (an American) dad, I am obviously keen on Jude’s potential professional sports career. One day, I came home to find Jude digging through my tennis ball collection. To my suprise, he picked up one of the balls and instead of drooling all over it, he threw it towards me. Since that day, I have made it a priority to play catch with him!
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Walking
That’s right, Jude is definitely walking. He took his first “real” steps a few days before his 11th month birthday, and hasn’t looked back. I am amazed how in the space of a two months, he has gone from barely standing (I have a video for that coming soon too) to flying around the house with confidence. Today, we had a nice video skype convo with Grandma and Grandpa and Jude was the ultimate entertainer, talkative, obviously seeing and dialoguing with his grandparents, zipping in and out of the room, displaying his walking skills confidently and playing with mom. In this video Jude is playing with his good friend Zelie!
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Climbing the stairs
Uncle Joey stayed the night about three weeks ago, and came into the office exclaiming, “Jude climbed the stairs by himself!!” I refused to believe him so he asked me to come watch Jude as he was sure Jude would indulge himself once more. He did. I was very proud. (Unfortunately, the audio cuts shortly after Jude starts climbing)
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The garden
Jude loves the garden. Jude loves sun. Jude loves flowers. Eating flowers. Hence, his love for the garden. Hence, his hate for the lawn mower. I thank God every day for the miracle of being able to live in a house and play with my son in our garden.
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Jude’s new friend Gabriel
Since the beginning of April, Jude has been spending part of the day playing at Gabe’s house. This is a miracle provision as Harriet still works mornings. Al and Fab have been a huge support to us, and we are so grateful to them for their love. Gabe has lots of fun toys and the two of them get on great
(video coming)
Jude is growing… and walking!
Throwing balls
As (an American) dad, I am obviously keen on Jude’s potential professional sports career. One day, I came home to find Jude digging through my tennis ball collection. To my suprise, he picked up one of the balls and instead of drooling all over it, he threw it towards me. Since that day, I have made it a priority to play catch with him!
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Walking
That’s right, Jude is definitely walking. He took his first “real” steps a few days before his 11th month birthday, and hasn’t looked back. I am amazed how in the space of a two months, he has gone from barely standing (I have a video for that coming soon too) to flying around the house with confidence. Today, we had a nice video skype convo with Grandma and Grandpa and Jude was the ultimate entertainer, talkative, obviously seeing and dialoguing with his grandparents, zipping in and out of the room, displaying his walking skills confidently and playing with mom. In this video Jude is playing with his good friend Zelie!
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Climbing the stairs
Uncle Joey stayed the night about three weeks ago, and came into the office exclaiming, “Jude climbed the stairs by himself!!” I refused to believe him so he asked me to come watch Jude as he was sure Jude would indulge himself once more. He did. I was very proud. (Unfortunately, the audio cuts shortly after Jude starts climbing)
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The garden
Jude loves the garden. Jude loves sun. Jude loves flowers. Eating flowers. Hence, his love for the garden. Hence, his hate for the lawn mower. I thank God every day for the miracle of being able to live in a house and play with my son in our garden.
Get the Flash Player to see this player.
Jude’s new friend Gabriel
Since the beginning of April, Jude has been spending part of the day playing at Gabe’s house. This is a miracle provision as Harriet still works mornings. Al and Fab have been a huge support to us, and we are so grateful to them for their love. Gabe has lots of fun toys and the two of them get on great
(video coming)