Hi, Chair

Jack is now eating two "solid" meals a day, so we decided that he needed a high chair. Since going on vacation, finances have been a bit tight, so we were putting this purchase off. Daddy decided to solve this problem by secretly saving a little money from his daily tips, and surprised us with this lovely chair today. No more meals in the bumbo! Doesn't Jack look grown up in his new seat?

Sitting Pretty

Jack is all about playing, sitting, rolling and smiling. Sometimes he mixes and matches, sometimes he attempts to do all these things at once. The big favorite at the moment seems to be grabbing his feet while laying on his back, then rolling around in all directions. He is quite entertaining, and I'm pretty sure he knows it.

Chickening Out

Although you can't easily tell from today's picture, Jack was not impressed with his dinner. He tried some chicken, and while he did eat about half of it, he let me know that he was not eating any more. He used the cabbage patch face with great success, and mealtime was over. I honestly can't blame him on this one: jarred chicken just isn't right. It's got this gooey consistency, almost like silly putty (the same coloring, too). I think it's time to search for a good baby-friendly chicken recipe. Putty chicken just isn't gonna fly!

Mushy Musings

Jack & I spent the day by ourselves today, since Daddy was at work and Cassady was with her dad. I love these quiet days together. When I found out that we were expecting a boy, I admit I was a little nervous about raising him. I know that this is the "easy stage", but I have to say that it has been wonderful. He is such a sweet baby. His little giggles, his giant smiles, the way he will reach out and stroke my face with his soft little hands..I just love it. I like being a Mommy. Especially to my two babies :)

Ap(pear)antly...

...Jack loves pears too! He tried the last of the "first fruits" today, and scarfed them down. He is quite interactive during his meals now. He will sit with his mouth open and making "ahhh" sounds until I put the bite in his mouth. If I take too long (ie: more than 2 seconds) he will grab the spoon and feed himself. He was reluctant to release the spoon at first, (it makes a nice teething toy) but has since realized that in order to have the food replenished, he has to let go. He has also discovered that he is NOT a fan of having his face wiped after eating. He starts making a face as soon as I even start reaching for the washcloth. He'll usually try to protest by putting his hands in his mouth, but that plan generally backfires since his little fingers are usually a mess too. So then we get to start all over again with the cleanup process. He likes to make it a challenge - I think he gets that from his mommy :)

Wee Fit

Jack's got his game face on today! I noticed that he actually has both bottom front teeth coming in right now, although the left side has emerged a bit more than the right. Despite the teething, he has managed to maintain most of his usual cheerfulness. He is such a team player!

I Say (Sweet) Potato...

...You say delicious dinner for Jack! He gobbled it up speedy quick. As in, all 4 oz within about 10 minutes. (His applesauce this morning took nearly an hour, just to put this amazing feat into perspective.) After dining, he rolled around the living room. He is being just like Cassady and rolling wherever he wants to go, rather than crawling. (You could say that she is his "roll model"!) Oh, and if all that wasn't enough excitement for one day, he went and popped out a tooth. It's a sharp little nub on the middle of his bottom gums (on the left). Wow! What a day for our little guy :)