in like a lion

Happy New Year readers! We have enjoyed sharing all things Baby Jude with you in 2009. We anticipate 2010 will be busy keeping up with and training Jude the Toddler.

Jude tries to play tag with george

Winter has arrived in Chicago. It has been bitter cold and will be tonight again. That didn't stop Kara from bundling Jude in his stroller and visiting the zoo yesterday.

mommy and daddy brought me the lion for christmas

One thing we'd really like to leave behind in 2009 is Jude's new temper tantrums. Its the beginnings of the so-called Terrible Twos. Turns out they start when the kid is one.

but mommy I want the camera

We figured we should include the above photographic evidence of the difficult moments (i.e. screaming in the bookstore, in bed bath & beyond) because many of you wouldn't believe our sweet, smiling boy could show that side. You'll notice the blog posts get more and more spread out as mommy deals with more of Jude's emotions and active play habits.

George the dog meanwhile is dealing with a baby who really wants to grab him...a lot.

rare downtime for the dog

George's world is also more colorful than ever thanks to your generous Christmas gifts. George's tiny world is filled with new objects to dodge as he attempts to avoid Jude's grabby hands or the latest tiny toy tossed his direction. Poor dog. At least Jude provides a supplemental meal plan for George with the many objects tossed, dropped, or cleaned from his high chair. We figure that helps George put up with the kid a little easier.

Thank you for putting up with our erratic blogging schedule in '09. We look forward to sharing many days with you in 2010. Have a blessed New Year!