Another Disappointing Bowl Game

Last night OU lost its FOURTH straight BCS game as they lost to West Virginia in the Fiesta Bowl. At least last year they could claim they played whole-heartedly as the game went into overtime and was deemed one of the best college bowl games ever. This year it didn't look like they showed up. Granted they had several players benched or injured, but this team has claimed to be deep and versatile all year. What happened? It was honestly hard to watch and I didn't finish watching the game. I decided I wanted sleep more than I wanted to watch another disaster. I am not a fair weather fan...I was a fan when their quarterback Charles Thompson ended up on the cover of Sports Illustrated in his orange prison jumpsuit, I was a fan when they went 3-8 in 1996, I was even a fan when the horrible Howard Schnellenberger coached them; I would just like to see OU have a little pizazz and a little more heart in the post-season. I also realize football is not that important. It is a fun hobby to watch the Sooners play each fall, but I can't let it be that important.

What is important? Jake, of course. Jake is always important! I'll finish my sad diatribe on college football and switch to the real love in my life (besides Ty, of course!) Jake's energy level seems to be increasing daily...he's exploring the house like he's never explored before...he's "talking" all day long. Yesterday he said "mama" all day long and it was so beautiful to hear. Granted, he calls everything "mama" and says it just to hear his voice, but I don't care. It still is a wonderful word. He laughs so hard at everything and still gives kisses incessantly. His favorite is to give himself kisses in the mirror...we're not too worried about his self-esteem :) I was worried I would go crazy during our "incubation" period while Jake has to stay in and let his immune system go back to normal, but I'm really enjoying my days with him. I even looked online and found baby lesson plans. I guess maybe I just miss teaching, but I got so excited looking at them. One website just has fun songs and games to play with your baby. I realize I have so much to teach Jake. Now if we just could get him to sleep through the night, we'd be doing great! Here he is today in his cute hoodie sweatshirt his Aunt Jen got him...he's happy in one picture playing with his baseball and pretty mad in the next. What a kid!