tooth 2

ps - ~Sept 11, Jack's 2nd tooth broke through! (HIS bottom left front)

M&M - redemption

Ok, to Jack's credit, the next day I tried a few more solids, and realized that he didn't actually know how to swallow them properly, and he'd gag when the solids would get to the back of his throat. By the end of that 2nd meal, he'd gotten it down pat!

M&M's

One of my favorite stories from early in my relationship with scott is about the Dilbert candy dispenser in my office at work. I'd keep it stocked w/M&M's, and Scott would come by and grab a few. One day he ate some and started retching and gagging - "THESE M&M'S ARE ROTTEN!!! GROSS!!!!". Who ever heard of chocolate going bad? I'd put in some Reese's Pieces!!!

So, fast forward a few years to Scott's clone, Jack. Time has flown, and I can't believe that he's 8 months old and still not really eating solids! So, I made rice for dinner one night 2 weeks ago. I decided to mix some of that in w/Jack's pureed carrot babyfood, to get him started with solids.

EVERY time Jack starts eating, he makes the MOST AWFUL faces. This time was no exception. He took 3 or 4 bites, screwed up his face like he was eating lemons, and half of the carrots squished out of his mouth. Then, i tried another bite, only this time, he projectile vomited all over everything. Stupidly, I tried another bite, and ditto - more projectile vomit! It's as if he was JUST like his daddy, and saying "EWWW!!! GROSS!!!! THESE CARROTS HAVE MAGGOTS IN THEM!!!!!! THIS IS NOT WHAT I WAS EXPECTING!!!!!!!!!"

To test the theory, I gave him applesauce. He gobbled the entire container down, no vomit involved!

Playground Bully

Poor kids. Apparently yesterday jack was obsessed w/Ryan's ears, kept pulling on them. Today was Cooper's turn - his long hair was too fascinating to ignore - so much so, that Debbie had to keep Cooper in a swing, etc., so Jack wouldn't mess with him! Fortunately, he's still cute enough to get away with his tyrannical behavior! : )

Jack Stories!

The other night, jack was hanging out in the bathroom while i got ready for bed. He made a stinker, and I made a big silly "oh!" sound, and he cracked up so hard he toppled over backward! what's not to love about the baby stage!

hi!

this morning i went into jack's room, and he popped up in his crib. I said to him "Hi Baby! Good Morning!" and he immediately lifted up his hand and started to wave at me!

seriously, wish i could freeze he & erin both right now, forever!

whew...

Erin had her first kiss! I took her to preschool today and her teacher, Courtney told me that last week Anthony kissed her cheek! She touched it and got this really weird look on her face, and that's about it! wait till daddy gets his hands on this kid "anthony"......!

while waiting for erin to eat, i watched Jack & Ryan play together. so sweet! Ryan picked up the football, threw it, chased it, repeat - about 10 times! and in general, anything ryan had, jack wanted....so at least it's not just erin that he does that with!

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Quote from Erin tonight - mama, how did Jack get out of your belly?

AND! Jack's first tooth broke through yesterday! (HIS bottom right front)

cute stuff....

wow. been a while. sorry 'bout that kiddos!

erin's started preschool again - she's a "teddy bear friend" this year - woo hoo! A few notable things in her world lately are that she?s FREQUENTLY stopping and asking ?So. How was YOUR day today?? to whoever happens to be around! Also, last Thursday, August 27 the pool was officially completed! Since then, she?s been in it every day (except for Saturday when we visited Grammy & Granddad in PA). She?s turned into a MAJOR little fish, jumping in off the sides, swimming underwater, doing somersaults, etc. Only 1 sour note ? yesterday she knelt down to touch the pool water, and toppled right in! Fortunately it was in the shallow end & we were right there to snatch her back out, but yipes! She was VERY unhappy, but at least safe!

Jack remains adorable and cuddly as always! The other day he was holding himself up to walk along the bay window in the dining room, and got to the end, and wanted to continue on to the nearby chair and walk around that. He fussed & fussed, wanting to do it, but afraid to! With some encouragement, he made it ? walking?s not too far away! He?s also been letting go and standing there for a few seconds at a time, before plopping on the ground. Also, he?ll climb to the 2nd step before getting nervous and looking around, which makes him fall! He?s also learning to clap and point, and make slerber/motorboat sounds all the time ? very cute!