Over the last few weeks I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about traditions big and small, those we do everyday or every holiday. In our family our holiday traditions are strong, and already Jacob has been a part of those traditions, going to the orchard for apples in the fall, going to the pumpking patch, and in our home this year decorating for the fall holidays. I’ve even got the tree outside strung with lights, all ready for the big lighting at Thanksgiving.

Today Jake and I started two new traditions…mommy and baby yoga (which we’ll do every other day) and trips to the books store. When I was little I eagerly awaited every Friday when we would go to the book store and buy a new book. Jake and I will be going to Barnes and Noble twice a month to buy a new book and share a snack (when he’s old enough)…then we’ll sit at home and read together!

I’ve really been trying to give Jake a variety of activites throughout the day, and continuity. We’ve been reading him a bedtime story everynight…and so far he likes the quiet cuddle time with Mommy and Daddy. I guess it’s the years of teaching classes coming through but I’m sure Jake will happily benefit from my experience! Well here are a couple of pics I snuck in today, I’ll post more Halloween pictures tomorrow. We’re going to visit the grandparents tonight.