OCTOBER

I know, I know - it's been over 2 months since I posted here...but I'm sure everyone understands how hectic things have been since I've transitioned back to "work". Not to mention transitioning to home day care for all of us as well as everything else that needs to be done, of course while chasing Jessica around, who is now walking...YAY!! Anyway, I decided to be a little realistic and aim to post at least once a month with highlights & link you to our Picasa Web album for photos (much easier than waiting for them all to upload here). Hope that's ok...and if not...well, too bad. You try being a mom to a very energetic 13.5 month year old!! =) ENJOY!!

OCTOBER HIGHLIGHTS

• Jess has transitioned beautifully to home day care - she is eating, napping & playing well. At the beginning she would be a little sad when Mommy dropped her off but now she is happy & goes off to play with the other kids.
  

• Earlier this month we spent this Thanksgiving as a family of 3 - both sets of grandparents were out of town! Nevertheless, it was a quiet holiday weekend and we enjoyed it together!

• Nana Lou & Papa Tony put Jessica to bed for the 1st time when Jen had to teach at GoodLife and they passed with flying colours!!
  

• Mommy had 5 days off this month & was sooo happy that Jess took her first few steps while Mommy was home.

• We visited a few pumpkin farms this month, which Jess really enjoyed: http://picasaweb.google.com/jenmergelas/FallPhotos?authkey=4vPTRUTRfaQ

• Jessica has been WALKING for about 2 weeks now...she loves being on her feet - it sure keeps us busy busy busy running after her, but we love it!

• Jess LOVES to smile for the camera...just this month she started "smiling" every time we point and camera in her direction: http://picasaweb.google.com/jenmergelas/SMILE?authkey=nqcBO-Miok0
  

• She is talking talking talking....she has so many words! She also knows many animal sounds, including: duck, cow, cat, dog and sheep. She can also do all the actions to "If you're happy and you know it" and follow simple directions.

• The molars have been coming in...Jess has displayed her typical symptoms - a little extra fussiness, a very runny nose and a lack of interest in eating! Yes, our little piggy isn't eating very well but hopefully that will change soon. She is up to 13 teeth now!!!

• Halloween was lots of fun - Jessica wore her costume on 4 separate occasions - she was definitely the cutest duck out there!! http://picasaweb.google.com/jenmergelas/Halloween?authkey=Nxsm6iUglkk