All of a sudden it seems Jack is really growing up. He has taken to repeating much of what he hears (be careful mom and dad!) and uses his pretty large vocabulary appropriately. He loves to point out facial features and body parts on both people and the dogs. He's running after Cammie right now saying "nose, nose" and trying to touch her nose; he's just cracking himself up doing it ;)
We had lunch with a friend recently who told us she is expecting. It's probably not the most opportune timing for them, and totally not a planned pregnancy, so I didn't say anything for a moment after she told me. Leave it to Jack though...after a moment of silence he chimed in with his take on the whole thing - "Ohhhhh noooooo". We laughed so hard; I know he didn't understand what was going on but his timing and choice of words was impeccable!
Sunday, July 25, 2010
Saturday, July 17, 2010
July photos of Jack
I've wanted to share pictures of Jack for a while now, I just despise the old-fashioned, timely way Blogger makes you do it. I would think they'd update so you could choose multiple photos at a time and not have to format every one, but hey, that's just me.
Anyway...here are a bunch to give you an idea of what he's been up to lately and how big he's getting! Most recent pics are at the bottom.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Jack @ 16 Months
Well, what can I say? I have the most amazing, intelligent, funny, goofy, talented little boy in the history of the world!
Seth and I were trying to go through and make a list of all the words he says, but at this point he pretty much repeats anything you say to him. My favorites this week are blueberry (boobewwy), Cam Cam (for Campbell), Oocy (Lucy), Max, More milk (mowe meelk), shoes (shuzz), fish (fssh), and car (caaawwr).
We just got back from a long weekend in Philly and Avalon, it was a really hectic trip but nice to see Mom, Leah, Don and Mark. I will post pics when I get them loaded onto the computer. Jack hadn't liked the ocean when we were in OC a couple weeks ago (he adored playing in the sand), but was okay with the water and loved the seashells at Avalon. I think the difference was the huge size of the beach and the calm sea at Avalon. More like an SC beach than a northern one in my opinion. Just gorgeous.
Jack is still loving his pushcar. He lives for Dora and Diego. I made him some zucchini patties last week and he devoured them, which made me happy; I usually have to hide his veggies to get him to eat them. He loves greeting the dogs in the morning, and wants to play all day long soon after. He makes funny faces at us to get us to laugh. Right now he's like a little monkey, clinging to my legs or neck at all times of day or night.
Honestly, I don't know what else to say, we are just the luckiest people in the world to be able to share his life each day.
Seth and I were trying to go through and make a list of all the words he says, but at this point he pretty much repeats anything you say to him. My favorites this week are blueberry (boobewwy), Cam Cam (for Campbell), Oocy (Lucy), Max, More milk (mowe meelk), shoes (shuzz), fish (fssh), and car (caaawwr).
We just got back from a long weekend in Philly and Avalon, it was a really hectic trip but nice to see Mom, Leah, Don and Mark. I will post pics when I get them loaded onto the computer. Jack hadn't liked the ocean when we were in OC a couple weeks ago (he adored playing in the sand), but was okay with the water and loved the seashells at Avalon. I think the difference was the huge size of the beach and the calm sea at Avalon. More like an SC beach than a northern one in my opinion. Just gorgeous.
Jack is still loving his pushcar. He lives for Dora and Diego. I made him some zucchini patties last week and he devoured them, which made me happy; I usually have to hide his veggies to get him to eat them. He loves greeting the dogs in the morning, and wants to play all day long soon after. He makes funny faces at us to get us to laugh. Right now he's like a little monkey, clinging to my legs or neck at all times of day or night.
Honestly, I don't know what else to say, we are just the luckiest people in the world to be able to share his life each day.
Friday, July 9, 2010
Monday, June 28, 2010
A new leaf
I've been wanting to change the look of the blog for a while, so I took a few moments to do that this morning. While I was working on it, Jack decided his job would be to bring me all of our coasters from the living room, one by one. I guess I shouldn't wonder why the kid doesn't gain much weight!
I know I've said it before, but he really is the neatest little kid. He's into giving hugs and kisses right now and makes sure I get several each day. Of course, this is because he is currently having major separation anxiety issues w/me. He does not want to go to anyone else, and will even cry if I leave him in bed w/Seth in the morning to get dressed 5 feet away. On one hand, I do love that he wants to be with me so much. On the other hand, it really doesn't allow me much of a break; even if I do give/leave him w/someone else I feel guilty as he's screaming "Mama".
What else is he doing? He loves saying "Oh no" when something doesn't go his way. He also says it and waves bye-bye when Dora is over and the credits are rolling. Too funny. He loves his lawnmower and shopping cart, and can say "lawnmower". He claps when he does something he's proud of. He adores the dogs and calls them in the morning. He loves his car that we push him around in - he 'drives' and beeps the horn and would probably be content doing that all day. We went to Storyville on Friday and he was obsessed w/the toy magnetic trains. Just kept pushing them around saying "Choo choo". Ummm...he says "shoes" and gets them and sits down when you tell him to put them on. He also is shaking his head "no" (too funny) when he means no and says "ok" to agree with you. He is a really, really verbal child and he cracks me up.
Jack has a crazy sense of humor. He gets a twinkle in his eye and likes to play tricks on you, like hiding somewhere and then running out, or pretending he has something in his mouth and then sticking his tongue out. He's even taken to laughing out loud at antics like this! Just cracking himself up too I guess :)
He is down to the 5th %ile for weight at his 15-month appointment. We think he's just a super skinny boy, but will be on the lookout for a few different things heading into our 18-month appt. Pretty much we'd be watching for his height to drop, or his weight to fall again. They would have to do testing again at that point, which I really want to avoid. So we're giving him some pediatric ensure once a day now to try and see if that helps. What didn't help was a few days of vomiting last week, but he's doing great now!
We have lots going on, and it's great to be home for the (short) summer to spend this time with Jack. I will update pictures later this week :)
I know I've said it before, but he really is the neatest little kid. He's into giving hugs and kisses right now and makes sure I get several each day. Of course, this is because he is currently having major separation anxiety issues w/me. He does not want to go to anyone else, and will even cry if I leave him in bed w/Seth in the morning to get dressed 5 feet away. On one hand, I do love that he wants to be with me so much. On the other hand, it really doesn't allow me much of a break; even if I do give/leave him w/someone else I feel guilty as he's screaming "Mama".
What else is he doing? He loves saying "Oh no" when something doesn't go his way. He also says it and waves bye-bye when Dora is over and the credits are rolling. Too funny. He loves his lawnmower and shopping cart, and can say "lawnmower". He claps when he does something he's proud of. He adores the dogs and calls them in the morning. He loves his car that we push him around in - he 'drives' and beeps the horn and would probably be content doing that all day. We went to Storyville on Friday and he was obsessed w/the toy magnetic trains. Just kept pushing them around saying "Choo choo". Ummm...he says "shoes" and gets them and sits down when you tell him to put them on. He also is shaking his head "no" (too funny) when he means no and says "ok" to agree with you. He is a really, really verbal child and he cracks me up.
Jack has a crazy sense of humor. He gets a twinkle in his eye and likes to play tricks on you, like hiding somewhere and then running out, or pretending he has something in his mouth and then sticking his tongue out. He's even taken to laughing out loud at antics like this! Just cracking himself up too I guess :)
He is down to the 5th %ile for weight at his 15-month appointment. We think he's just a super skinny boy, but will be on the lookout for a few different things heading into our 18-month appt. Pretty much we'd be watching for his height to drop, or his weight to fall again. They would have to do testing again at that point, which I really want to avoid. So we're giving him some pediatric ensure once a day now to try and see if that helps. What didn't help was a few days of vomiting last week, but he's doing great now!
We have lots going on, and it's great to be home for the (short) summer to spend this time with Jack. I will update pictures later this week :)
Friday, June 4, 2010
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