Like Father, Like Son

Jack and Daddy modeling their Red Sox hats.
Jack is still waiting for the day when his will fit. Maybe next season.

 

Henry

So, this is my friend Henry. He's a hippopotamus. I don't really know what that is yet but mom and dad tell me it's a pretty cool animal...and I believe them because Henry is indeed a pretty cool friend. He keeps me company at night in my crib. In fact, we've become so close that I have a hard time going to sleep without him. Thanks, Jon and Janna, for sending Henry my way. I think our house would be filled with many sleepless nights if he wasn't here with me.

 

Grandma's Visit

This week I was so happy because Grandma came all the way from Missouri to see me. We did all kinds of fun things. We went swimming and played with my toys. She even let me chew on her hands because my teeth have been bothering me. And even though I was grumpy this weekend because I'm getting another new tooth, Grandma didn't seem to mind. I hope she comes back again real soon. She's a lot more fun than mom and dad because she lets me stay up late and makes my cereal extra sweet. 

Rocky Top

Jack and I have been watching the World Cup together for the last couple of weeks and he seems to be enjoying it. So I thought I should go ahead and give him a heads-up about football. It was our pre-season chat. I told him that he was a Tennessee Volunteer fan. In the top picture I was telling him about the glorious 1998 season. In the bottom picture I was telling him about every season since then.
(This was posted by Jack's Daddy. Jack's Mama does NOT support the Volunteers in any way.)
 

Mom's Leaving Me With Who?

So, I officially start back on the floor tomorrow and I have to tell you that I'm dreading it. I realize that it will probably feel good to have some mental stimulation and adult conversation but I'm so sad at the thought of being away from my sweet baby for an entire day (my shifts are 12 hours)! And even though I'm leaving the Jackster with his dad, it's still hard not to think he just won't miss me a ton. I'm sure he probably won't even realize that I'm not around, as he'll still have a parent there to care for him, but I'd like to think that I make his day a little brighter and more fun. At least he's in capable hands and not with some crazy stranger or daycare (although, I'm afraid those days will probably come soon...guess I'll have to save that emotional breakdown for another day). Anyway, just think of Jack's mama tomorrow during my long day of transition back into the workforce.

(Oh yeah, and if you look hard enough in this picture, you'll notice Jack's new tooth.)

6 Months Old!

Jack turned a big 6 months old today and to celebrate we headed to the pediatrician's office to get measured and weighed and also for some vaccinations. He continues to surprise us with his growing. He was 30 inches long (off the charts...again!), weighed 21lbs 3oz (97th percentile) and his noggin was off the charts, too (but proportional with the rest of his body). During the visit, the doctor thought Jack was so special that she gave him 4 shots instead of just 1 or 2. He was so worn out following the trip to Missouri and the shots that he spent the rest of his 1/2 birthday sleeping. Happy Birthday, baby Jack! Mom and Dad love you so much we don't want you to get Diptheria, Pertussis or any other nasty bugs that might be preventable!

 

Experiencing Rosendale

Aunt Lainee pushing the swing.

Sorry, we've been away from the blog scene for a while. We took an unexpected trip to Northwest Missouri due to a death in my family. While there, Jack was able to meet lots of second cousins, third aunts, uncles twice removed, etc.