Friday, April 17, 2009

What I'm Learning From Daddy

I am having a wonderful time at home! It's fun to wake up in the morning and have Mommy and Daddy get me out of bed. They are both spending lots of time with me, but in this post I want to focus on what my Daddy is teaching me.
When I wake up EARLY in the morning and Daddy isn't quite ready to get up, he oftentimes will let me snuggle with him for a little bit. I've learned that it's very important to STRETCH my muscles when waking up. I'm getting good at getting my arms over my head, just like my daddy.
After Mommy feeds me breakfast, I get to spend more time with Daddy. He does my therapy with me. He helps me do stretches and plays with me with my rattles. Once he even gave me a puppet show! I really liked watching the soccer rattle and the duck rattle peer out from the other side of the blanket! Daddy is teaching me that I need to keep working my muscles so I can develop my fine motor skills.Daddy also helps Mommy give me a bath. I get really dirt between spitting up my milk and my diaper explosions. I get LOTS of baths. Daddy says it's important for me to be clean. I LOVE bath time!
Daddy found a little piano at a garage sale. It was only $3, so it was a FIND! He bought it and brought it home to me to encourage me in my love for music. I listen to Daddy plunk away at the keys, and then I try to follow his example! It's a lot of fun!
And, lastly, Daddy is teaching me that it's important that the MEN of the house have the TV POWER!!! Yup, he's introduced me to the remote control! What I can I say??? Mommy just shakes her head and smiles. 

So, there you have it! I'm learning so many new things! I'm growing and I getting stronger each day. I went to my heart doctor on Monday and she told me that she couldn't see OR hear the 3 holes in my heart, so she thinks they have closed! Praise Jesus! I also went to my GI doctor on Monday and found out the my billiruben has gone down a LOT. That's why I don't look so yellow anymore. Again, praise Jesus! I have lots of other appointments in the coming weeks, and I'll keep you posted on my progress. Thanks for praying!

12 comments:

Keetha Broyles said...

The piano picture is adorable, and Jayden, at THIS house it is the MAMA who controls the remote.

Gerson & Betsy said...

jejejej! I'll let him know, Keetha! How was your trip to Florida?

Jackie said...

Lots of good/great news ! Hooray !

He is a CUTIE !

Glad to hear things are going so well.

Prayerfully,
Jackie

Gerson said...

Thanks, Jackie! We've appreciated your prayers!

Jewel said...

Jayden it was so great to finally meet you! I am anxious to come again and I promise I will come before those new clothes of yours actually fit like they're supposed to! jaja

Anonymous said...

Jayden looks like he is really staring to fill out and get that healthy, chubby baby look. I've liked watching him grow and change over the last few months.

Courtney

The Phillips Family said...

It's so wonderful to see Jayden doing so well! No doubt you are treasuring every minute with him now that he's home. We can't wait to see you all again when we are in Indiana in May!

Gerson & Betsy said...

Thanks, Jewel, for coming to meet me! I'm sorry I spit up all over you. Next time I'll try to behave! I love the gifts! Can't wait til I grow into those clothes! -- Jayden

Gerson & Betsy said...

Hi Courtney!! Thanks for following Jayden's progress. How is your family doing?

Gerson & Betsy said...

Hi Betsy. We're looking forward to seeing you, too. Be sure to let us know when you're in Marion!

Adam y Courtney Morris said...

We are doing fine and are preparing to go to Gerson's homeland prayerfully in July. We are in the process of raising money and Adam turned in his resignation a few weeks ago.

Gerson & Betsy said...

Wow, Courtney! How exciting! Keep us posted! :)