I Have a New...

TOOTH!

After months of drooling and chewing on hands, we are proud to announce that Jack has his first tooth. Nathan actually discovered it when Jack was gnawing on his finger at the church picnic. It's still pretty hard to see...but it's definately there and razor sharp.

For those really curious dentist types, it is his lower central incisor (his left).

Bath Time In My New Chair

Because Jack is sitting up better, we moved him to a "real" bath chair and he loves it. It's hard for mommy to wash his tummy now, as he always wants to be leaning forward fetching his toys, but he seems to really appreciate his new found freedom. Thanks Aunt Larissa for the great chair idea!

 

Fun In the Sun

Jack modeling his new shades.
(Don't make fun...they really are good for his little eyes.)

Already Going to School

Jack trying to figure out his new schoolhouse entertainer.


Okay, if this entertainer is too tall for our gigantic baby, then I'm not exactly sure who it's supposed to fit.
(I had to take this picture because Jack is never too small for any baby product we buy. I mean he's 5 months old and 28+ inches. It was just really surprising.)

 

The Heat Is On

Jack's really excited about hitting the pool.


Catching some rays


Jack finally realizes the water feels good.

It's become quite warm here so we thought it was time to try out our new pool. Prior to out journey in the sun, I decided to put some sunscreen on Jack - like every good mother should. Well, I purchased the new Coppertone spray-on sunscreen because it seemed like it would be the easiest to apply on a squirmy kid. So, I was all excited and impressed with my wonderful mom thinking as I began to spray it on Jack's little legs. I was not at all expecting the reaction it received. Immediately after putting some on his legs, Jack's lower lip began to pucker outward and his cheeks became red...and I knew I had made a big mistake. Then the screams came. The sunscreen had scared him. So, it took about 30 minutes to recover and find mom and dad's sunscreen lotion before we were actually able to leave for the pool.

The pool was actually smooth sailing after the sunscreen application. He wasn't sure what to think at first and there were a few tears... but he quickly learned that it was a lot similar to his bathtub and before long he was happily being swished by me in the cold water. Next time Nathan gets sunscreen duty.

 

Mom's Little Sweet Potato

So, the new food in our house this week is sweet potatoes and, of course, our son is a fan. We cannot seem to place the yummy orange mush into his mouth fast enough (although Dad seems to do a better job of keeping up than I do). We've also had to move to Stage 2 jars since the tiny 2 1/2 oz. bottles weren't near enough for our little future defensive tackle. He downs the 4 oz. no problem. Still loves the rice cereal, too. Nate tried the cereal the other night while he was feeding him and thought it was disgusting (and this is a guy who likes fried crickets).

By the way, I know you're probably wondering how many pictures a person can take of their child eating...but just remember that we're first time parents. It's all cute to us...even the matted rice/potato globs we find later in our hair.

Mr. Independent

Look, everyone, no parents!

Jack loves to stand on his own the days. I know you grandparents are thinking that he's super-advanced right now (and he probably is..I mean, look at his parents) but in reality I usually have to stand there and hold him for support. I actually caught him at a very strong moment and this little stand-by-the-ottoman spree lasted for about 30 seconds (before he came crashing down before I could catch him and bumped his head. Yeah, he's already chewed me out for missing him. I've got to work on my reflexes).

Jack's New Noises

A young Andrea Bocelli? Perhaps...but not if Nathan can help it. Here is a sampling of some of our gifted musician's new noises. And of course he needed a cover photo for his album (as seen below).



Watch the Video

Happy Jack

Mommy found Jack's tickle spot...but he's trying his hardest not to laugh.

 

Couch Potato In the Making

Jack somehow managed to get the remote from dad and was caught lounging on our new comfortable couch.


"Hmmm...What should I watch?"


"Maybe I'll just eat the remote instead."


Being a baby is rough.

 

Who is that cute baby?

Mirror, mirror on the wall, who's the fairest skinned baby of all?

Jack is fascinated by the baby who "shares" his room. He will spend hours just looking at him. But he does NOT like it when his mom appears to be holding the other baby.

 

The First Dinner

Okay, mommy. I'm ready to eat!

Hmmm... I kind of like this rice cereal stuff.

Here. I'll just take that spoon and feed myself. You're going too slow.

What? There's no more?

Ready or not...here I come!

So, when's the next meal?

As you can see, Jack had his first "meal" today...and boy, did he like it! I was prepared for him to fight me and to spit it out immediately after placing it in his mouth. But, he has an appetite like his father and I couldn't seem to feed him fast enough once we got started (Don't be mistaken. I do not feed his father. I was simply implying that his father is not a picky eater.). He actually whimpered when his bowl was empty. Maybe it's because he was born in Southeast Asia... but the rice cereal was a hit!