Let Me Help You With That

Last week, our household had the excitement of getting a new dishwasher! While Scott was hard at work installing the new contraption, Kendall and I ran to the grocery store, leaving a smiling Jacob. When we returned, Jacob was no longer playing joyfully under his barn, but was instead sitting in the middle of the kitchen, happy as could be in his Bumbo. Scott exclaimed that as soon as we left Jacob decided to fuss and would not stop for anything. Finally, Scott decided to put Jacob in his Bumbo in the kitchen next to the dishwasher so that he could keep an eye on him and still work on his frustrating task. What a way to lighten Daddy's day! Jacob was as happy as could be watching and talking as Scott continued. Scott was so proud of his little helper!

That same day, Jacob decided he needed to help me on the computer and take a stab at Scott's cell phone too. He enjoys sitting at the computer with me most days. At first, he was simply delighted at watching the screen scroll around and observing all of the colors. Now, however, things aren't so simple with Jacob on my lap. He's more interested in my fingers moving and making the clicking sounds on the keyboard. He has now figured out how to push the buttons and make the sound himself. His determination makes him a handful while I'm at the computer with him on my lap. Today, I introduced him to the calculator hoping it would keep him entertained so I could do what I needed on the computer. It worked, until the moment my fingers touched the keyboard. The calculator was dropped and he was instantly pushing keys!
He also loves Scott's cell phone. He starts kicking his legs and reaching for it whenever Scott starts to give it to him. It works as both a sound and light show and a chew toy!