Wordless Wednesday

Helping Mom in the Kitchen

Jack has become quite the helper in the kitchen. He has figured out how drawers work and thinks they are pretty magical. He has yet to pinch his fingers, but I know it is coming. Putting child safety locks on the cabinets and drawers is on John's To Do List.

This evening I stripped Jack down to his diaper because I am trying to help him learn how to stand up by pulling himself up on the furniture and his sweatpants make him slip. The little booger took off across the living room, crawling on his knees! It surprised me because he has been doing the Army crawl for so long that I never expected him to do the traditional crawl. I guess that is a disadvantage of trying to learn how to crawl in sweatpants weather versus shorts weather. We'll have to crank up the heat periodically and let Jack explore. Jack and I have to finish cooking dinner. We'll see you next time.

Jack of Sweden

Aunt Kathy and Megan sent Jack this sweet little hat from Minnesota. They got it at a Swedish store along with a pair of mittens with a string that keeps them together that were exactly what I've been looking for. I don't think there is a Swedish bone in Jack's body, but we're all about pretend play around here! Thanks, Aunt Kathy and Megan!

Look Who's Nine Months Old

Jack is nine months old today. Again I ask, where has the time gone? Jack has changed so much in so little time. This month he learned how to pull up although he tends to get stuck on his knees. His daddy taught him how to wave hello and goodbye. Jack believes it's a pretty universal gesture and uses it anytime he wants some attention.

Jack is eating lots of finger foods although he would be happiest if he could live off Cheerios and cheese. I continue to make his pureed baby foods. Lately he's had blueberries, corn, chicken, peas, applesauce, nectarines, bananas, pears, and green beans. In the freezer ready to be prepared are beef, cauliflower, broccoli, and tofu. There's a website that provides lots of information about what to feed a baby and when called wholesomebabyfoods.com, but even with it's guidance I find myself wondering if I am doing a good enough job of introducing new tastes to Jack's palate. I am hopeful that if I am persistent now, I will have a child who will eat well later.

At Jack's 9 month check-up today, he weighed 21 lbs, 14 oz which keeps him in the 75th percentile for weight. He was 27.5 inches long which puts him in the 50th percentile for height. He's growing and healthy, which is all I ask for.

I'll take a cue from my man Jack and tell you good-bye for now.

The Day My Stuffed Animal Went CRAZY by Jack Seaton

I was just playing in my room, minding my own business...

when one of my stuffed animals came over to play.

Little did I know, that guy was crazy. He started attacking me!

I looked at Mom to see if she could help,

but she was fighting with this black monster that flashed in my eyes. I realized I was going to have to take care of this beast myself. So I did what every kid would do. I bit him!

Then I clawed out his eyes.

He was no match for Super Jack! I taught him a lesson he'll never forget.

Aren't you proud?