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Happy 4 Months Birthday Jack

Today Jack turned 4 months old. I still can't believe how fast this time is flying by. It seems like a couple of weeks ago (NOT MONTHS) we were in the hospital seeing Jack for the first time. Jack has his 4 month appointment on Tuesday, so I will be back with another post to share his stats.

So as you readers know, every month Jack takes a picture with his sock monkey to compare his growth from one month to another. This time it was different... Jack realized that he wasn't taking a picture alone. As soon as I put the sock monkey beside him, he was grabbing it and playing with it. :)

Attack of the sock monkey

This is what Jack looks like most of the time now. Tongue sticking out!

Precious Jack!

Well hello there!

And here is another picture I took of Jack today while he was playing on the floor.

All about Jack this month:

• Where Jack's hair has fallen out, it's growing back blonde
• Jack is grabbing everything these days.
• He has discovered himself in the mirror. He's not sure what to think when he reaches and hits the mirror.
• Jack is laughing. Daddy is really good at making him laugh.
  
• He LOVES standing up.
• He LOVES practicing sitting up.
• Jack doesn't want his paci much these days.
• He prefers his middle finger and ring finger. (He signs "I love you" to use on regular basis)
• Jack is definitely putting on some weight. (see his chubby cheeks in the pictures above)
  
• We put 6 ounces in his bottle and he eats anywhere from 4-6 each feeding.
  
• Jack is continuing to 'talk' more and more every day. Especially when he wants something... it's funny to hear him 'talk'. If we don't figure out what he wants, he turns into fussy britches Jack.
  
• Jack is my snuggle bug in the mornings. It's pretty much the only time he'll lean on us these days. (He's looking around and reaching for things when we are holding him other times)
• His fingernails grow like crazy!! I have to trim them once a week... sometimes twice.

Stay tuned later this week for his stats from the dr!!

Jack Meets Another Friend!

A friend of ours from camp stayed Friday night with us. She got to meet Jack for the first time. She snapped a few photos of him. She is SUPER talented! You should check out more of her work by clicking here.

:)

I just love my son!!! I miss him so much during the day when I'm at work!!!

But I am so blessed to come home to this precious blessing!!!

Auntie HJ Comes to Visit Again

My sister HJ got to come see us this weekend. It's always so good to see her! And of course it's always sad to see her go. :( Here are a few pictures from her visit with The Attack.

Auntie HJ and Jack
(Jack is always sucking/gumming on something; this time it's his hand)

Sisters and Jack

Sweet boy looking at his Auntie.

Jack also got a chance to go swimming again with his Daddy on Saturday.

Jack is not a fan of sunscreen. (Safety first kiddo!)

It's all better now.

Momma's Strong Boy

Here are some more pictures I took of Jack today. I am just amazed at how strong he is!



Here is some video I took of him today as well. He's just holding himself up... well... until he yawns. :o)

Happy 3 Months Birthday Jack

Yesterday Jack and I went to visit Daddy at his fire station. Here are some pictures from our trip. (He had just woken up, so he's not really lively for the pictures)

Daddy and Jack in front of the ladder truck

Momma and Jack

Today Jack turned 3 months old. I can't remember a time when 3 months have gone by as fast as these past three have. It is truly amazing how fast time as gone by since Jack was born. Jack is continuing to develop and grow every day. He amazes us both with the new things he is learning to do.

What Jack is up to these days:

• Rolling over both back to tummy and tummy to back
• Lifting and holding his head up (see pictures below)
• Waking up with strawberries on his knees from scooting around his crib at night
• Sleeping through the night! WOOHOO!! (he's been doing this for about a month now)
  
• Drooling like crazy
• Reaching and grabbing for objects
• Loving/Focusing on his caterpillar (his toy from Mrs. Kristi)
  
• Talking up a storm (He says "OOOOO" and squeaks a lot)
  
• Smiling like crazy still
• Utilizing small hand tools (input from John)
• Sucking his thumb
  
• Changing a tire (more input from John)
• Eating his burpcloths (he grabs them and puts them in his mouth)
  
• Long division (I love my husband!)
• Loves watching T.V. now that he can see it!
  

He doesn't mind tummy time these days. He would rather be on his tummy, especially to sleep. Anytime we lay him on his back even to change his diaper, he wants to roll over.

Momma's strong boy!

Now... for Jack and his Sock Monkey Pictures!

Momma sneaking kisses! (You can see his caterpillar in this picture. He is focused on it.)