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OK ... I guess most of you have heard the big news by now. But my little man is WALKING!!

It all started last Thursday, the day before his 11 month birthday. When we got home that night, my mom told us during the day Jacob started trying to walk a few steps. And during the past few days he has improved so much. Last night he could walk across the room without falling. I think he now knows he is able to walk, so bye bye to our crawling baby. Wow. I am so amazed by this little person. It's always out of the blue he decides to do something new, he gets good at it, and he never looks back. And I know in less than a month he will enter this exciting phase called "toddlerhood." I think mentally I am ready. I still feel a little sad thinking about how fast Jacob has grown, but I know the fun is just starting to unfold. I should just stop trying to hold him back, and let him grow. It doesn't really matter anyways, because I know even when one day Jacob is 80 years old (if I am still alive), he will always be my BABY.

My mom left for Taiwan this Monday morning. I was so sad. I felt so empty without her. Jacob misses her terribly too because he cries during the day (Philip is watching him while I am at work this week) with no apparent reasons and looks for his grandma around in the house. Maybe we will get used to it. And she will be back before we know it.

My dad arrived last night from Taiwan (he and my mom divorced so they had to avoid each other). We haven't seen each other for three years, he aged just a little (lost some hair) but hasn't changed that much. He said I look just like before. I was glad to hear that, that means I don't look too fat in his eyes. He brought lots of Chinese snacks (like dry squid ... OK, I won't scare you with all the details :0) and we stayed up late talking last night. Jacob must have sensed that old man is someone dear to him, he went to my dad's arms in no time which is unusual these days. Usually unless he knows the person otherwise he just turns his head away and refuses to be held by a stranger. But with my dad, wow, it just totally warms my heart to see my dad hug my little boy! My dad also brought some old pictures of my grandma and I (she passed away this May) and pictures of her funeral. I miss her so much but I know she is in peace now.

So I have two more days here at work then my vacation starts!! We plan to go take my dad tour around Texas (San Antonio, Austin, Houston ...) next week and we shall have lots of fun together!

BUT, just yesterday, Jacob started to have a running nose AGAIN!!! We just got rid of the last cold not that long ago!!! He also scared us last night. I guess it was because we turned the heater way too high so when I heard him making loud breathing noise I thought that was the running nose that made him hard to breath. So I turned on the light wanting to get rid of his mucus!! WRONG!!! There was BLOOD EVERYWHERE!!! I almost had a heart attack!! His nose was bleeding and he was rubbing it so blood was everywhere on his and my clothes. Nothing serious though, thank God. So we cleaned the mess and tried going back to sleep. But he woke up crying like 1000 times last night. Poor baby. I hope he gets better before we go on our trip.

Jacob is eating baby food again! He is also eating some table foods. I am so relieved. I know he still loves Mommy's milk but he also needs other nutrition. Now he can eat a BIG bowl of mixed grain cereal (or homemade oatmeal) mixed with yummy soup Philip made (yep, he has been cooking for us these past few days!!). And my dad commented Jacob is quite heavy, I know, we are doing a great job!! :0)

Before I end this entry, I just want to say, I love you all!! I've enjoyed SO MUCH during this year to get to know you all wonderful mothers and all your adorable babies. And I know next year will just be as great or GREATER!! Thank you for your friendship!

love, peggy

P.S. Sorry no pictures this week. I promise, next week!!



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