G'day

Just a little update on our little chap. He now has crawling down to a fine art. Jacob is very fast and if we are not watching him can be playing with the blind, just about to try his new teeth out on the laptop cable, sucking on our footwear or finding something interesting off the carpet to put in his mouth (I know, I should vacuum more often - but when do I find the time ;o)?!).

Jacob is also getting a little more confident in his abilities, we often find him sitting looking very pleased with himself after reaching for a toy or even on his knees holding onto the side of his cot or playpen. Then this morning after putting Jacob down for his morning nap and 20 minutes worth of crying, I went a checked on him again. To my delight and horror I found him holding on for dear life onto the side of his cot standing up - yes, I did say standing up!!!!!!!!!!! He just now needs to work out how to bend his knees and get back down again.

So after updating you all with his newest achievements, Dave and I also took him for his monthly weigh in last night. Jacob is now up to 8 kg or 17 lb 6 ounces (according to the conversion on my phone) and is 69 cm long with a head circumference of 43.5 cm. He is fine on all the charts we get here. The nurse said he seems fine and very active, so that might be why he doesn't put much weight on.

Well, that's it for now as we're off out again soon for a surprise 30th birthday party and need to get ready.

The photo is showing Jacob's pretty amazing reading skills - he can read the book upside down - just so advanced!!!