Sunday Funday

We headed off to the park again this morning to soak up some much needed Vitamin D. We also wanted to get our hands all messy in the sand. We climbed on the playground equipment and surveyed the neighborhood from up high. We then enjoyed the swing for a few minutes. Our favorite park activity, though, is definitely the sand. There was a little car toy someone else had left behind, so Jack played with it for a little bit. He was mostly interested in looking around at the park & feeling the sand. I was mostly interested in the opportunity to take pictures of Jack, but what else is new?!

Fall Is Here!

Since the weather has been absolutely gorgeous the past few days, Jack and I went to the park today. He was a little sleepy, since it was nearly naptime, but he still had tons of fun swinging. He also liked sitting on the playground equipment steps and playing with the sand. He found the texture of the sand very intriguing. We stayed for about 30 minutes, then walked home. We left just in time too - he was barely back in his stroller before he was fast asleep. I think I just found the best way to get him down for a morning nap!

Safe and Snuggie

Jack prefers to nap in his swing, but the only place for it in our crowded bedroom is by the window. He seems to be sensitive to light when trying to nap, so Daddy set up this ingenious system to block out some of the afternoon light. Sorry the snuggie had to be pink, Jack....

Grandma Kisses

Today we went to Aunt Jeannette's house and saw lots and lots of family. Cassady got to swim for the first time this summer, and Jack had the pleasure of swinging with Grandma Colette. He was quite fussy and only his Grandma could get him to go to sleep :)

Day Trippin'

We decided to celebrate spring today by going on an adventure. We drove for a few hours and ended up in Iowa at Viking National Park. Jack enjoyed the swings, saw some geese, went on a hike, and had a picnic lunch. He did not have much interest in anything other than the swing and his lunch. He also enjoyed chewing on his blankie while on the nature walk. So, blankie - 1, nature - 0.

Orange You Glad It's April?

Hooray for fabulous weather! We went to the neighborhood park, where Jack had his first swing on the playground. He *loved* it. We had a few blankies behind him to make it more comfortable. He dozed off a few times while enjoying the sun and light breeze. What he didn't like was laying on a blanket on the grass. We quickly abandoned that plan, as he much preferred to be rocked in his carseat. Daddy says Jack inherited his dislike of nature from me. (Naturally, I disagree...it was naptime!)

Super Swing

Jack got another upgrade today. We bought a new swing that plugs into the wall. This thing is crazy deluxe. It glides, swings, plays soothing tunes, and (best of all) doesn't use batteries!! So far, he loves it. Which is good, because now I can get more stuff done around the house. Like, maybe I can finally put the laundry away... it's currently all over the floor, as illustrated in this photo. Or nap, since Jack has decided that staying awake til 3 am is fun. We'll just see where the day takes us.

Update: laundry has been put away. Hooray for the swing!!!

Blankie Boy

Since discovering his hands a few days ago, Jack is very much into holding onto things. Especially blankies. He likes to get a big handful of blankie and gnaw on it. Another favorite game: being wrapped up in a blankie (or a towel after a bath), and squirming out of it. He will do this over and over. It's quite entertaining - and suspenseful. Will he make it out? You just never know!

The Cereal Life

We have been toying with the idea of giving Jack cereal for a few weeks now. He eats almost constantly these days, and never really seems full. Since he has never had a bottle, I went ahead and put a tiny bit on a baby spoon for him. He enjoyed the first bite. I think we are going to try a plain (breastmilk) bottle first, then add in the cereal. We have plenty of time to get him eating real food - college is still 18 years away!

Photography today by Cassady :)

Toe-tally Sweet

Have I mentioned what a lifesaver the swing has been? He loves it - especially when we give it a little extra push. He prefers to be swinging so fast that the stand leaves the ground a bit. Right now, though, he is napping (not pictured again so as not to inundate you with those shots!). His little toes are all curled up and he is smiling and talking in his sleep. Wonder what he's dreaming about?

Sleepy Time

For the past few days, Jack has elected to spend his evening hours screaming. Tonight he decided to give us a break from his vocal demonstrations and snooze the evening away. Hopefully this will not interfere with his sleep tonight, or his cheerfulness in the morning...we shall see!