Jack doesn't like Santa!

As you can see from the picture Jack was not happy to see Santa this year. From the second we walked in and he took a look at that man his grasp became tighter and tighter. He wouldn't even make eye contact. We knew it was going to be quick and painful. Sure enough it was, as soon as Jack sat him in his lap, it was red face, tears, and screams.

18 month check up

Today we had Jacks 18 month check up and good thing we did. Yesterday he started coughing and getting a runny nose. The child I dropped off this morning did not sound anything like the child I met at the doctors office. I didn't even recognize his cry when I was looking for them. It ends up he has croupe cough. It's basically a raspy cough that gets bad at night and makes it hard to breath. Sounds pleasant doesn't it? Other then that he is doing great. He is back up to the 25th percentile in weight and 20th for height. He gained 3 lbs since his last appointment which made me happy.

We find out on Monday if we are for sure having a little girl or a little boy. Well hopefully we will. She or he has been moving around a lot. It's amazing how much sooner I was able to feel this one move compared to Jack. If it's a good kick Jack can feel it which makes him happy. As we speak I'm getting some good nudges.

We had a busy weekend of tamale making with my family last weekend and this weekend is cookie making with jack's family. Little Jack is starting to take part in all the family traditions. He didn't help much, but did a good job eating all the chips and guacamole and cooked tamales. He couldn't even stay awake to finish his dinner. I'm sure he'll do a good job testing all the cookies on Saturday. His cousins will show him how it's done.

We went and saw Santa on Friday. I was correct when I said i didn't think it was going to go as well as last year. The second we walked Jack into Santas little hut Jack freaked out and wouldn't let go. He screamed through the entire thing. We got a good screaming picture. I'll scan it tomorrow and post it. It's cute.

Well I'll keep you updated after our ultrasound appointment on Monday. Think pink!

The Raders

It's been awhile

So sorry I haven't put up any recent updates. Things have been busy with the holidays starting as I am sure they have been for you. We had a very nice, relaxing Thanksgiving at home with friends and a great long weekend. Jack was home all four days which never happens. Thank you to the very rough ocean, which made him cancel all of his trips. Its not good for business, but it is good for us to have some family time.

Jack is a very busy kid, keeping us on our toes and making us laugh all the time. He is quite independent and trying to be such a big boy. He thinks naps are overrated and does his best to skip them. The car always seems to get him, it's moving him to the house that always wakes him up. I love his naps b/c it gives me a chance to take a nap too. My growing belly and a toddler make me extra sleepy.

Jack has started to say many new words. He calls Kona Wowa and says it with such authority, he likes to point too when he says it, it's pretty cute. Maybe because we are always telling her to shhh and sit. When she barks he tells her to shhh. He is becoming such a mimic. His new favorite thing to do is to turn the cable box off and on, especially while Jack is watching football. We are doing our best to not say NO so he doesn't say it back to us. Instead of saying no he shakes his head and finger back and forth at us. It's pretty funny and I guess better then NO! Which I am sure is soon to follow. I like to do things to him just so he'll do it over and over. The kid has an arm. I think we need to get him a coach so he can play baseball or football. He's pretty accurate too, you don't know how many times he has hit me in the face.

We went to see Santa last night, but Santa had just started his break and we couldn't wait since there was a good football game on tv. We are going to try again today. I know this year isn't going to go as smooth as last year but I'm ok with it. I kind of want a picture with Santa and him screaming. I think it would be cute and very memorable. He could surprise me though, he might not have any problem with him.

We already have our tree up and decorated. Surprisingly Jack hasn't tried to pull any of the ornaments off. He likes to follow dad behind the tree to plug it in and then stay hiding behind the tree. The Jacks had so much fun unwrapping all of the trees as I told them maybe, no way, that ones ugly, maybe, that one looks good until we found the perfect one. I have always been very picky about my trees. Jacks family likes to grab one still wrapped and take it home and then see what they got. There is no way I could do that. I've had my Charlie Brown tree before and I need my perfect little tree.

You can see some of our latest adventures. It seems like we are always on one.

The Raders