Jack: 7 Months!

 

Length: 27.5 inches

Weight: 19 lbs
Head Circumference: 17.5 inches
Based on measurements we took at home, aka very unreliable

Milestones this month:

• Eating fruits and veggies
• Sitting up all by yourself
• Clapping 
• Scooping things up in the bathtub
• Wearing 9 and 12 month clothing!
• Sitting in public highchairs - we haven't tried shopping carts yet, but I feel that coming soon!
• You waved bye a couple of times when others do it to you...especially when the nanny says "Adios Pappito"

Things you like this month:

• Tucker or "Puh" as you call him
• Clapping
• Bath time with Dad
• Your stuffed animal friends especially the raccoon
• The Exersaucer
• Food!  So far you love oatmeal, avocado, peas, pears, sweet potatoes, mangos and bananas
• You love to give me kisses...wet ones...with your whole mouth. You especially like to bite my nose. 

Things you don't like this month:

• Sleeping - ha!
• Getting dressed
• Getting strapped in your carseat
• Getting your fingernails cut
• Carrots
• Not being held
• Laying down or being held like a baby.  You would rather sit upright and look around

Special memories this month:

• Your first Thanksgiving
• Leaning over and giving me a hug
• Introducing you to new foods
• Getting to see Ashley and your BFF Graham
• Seeing all of your family in the Corsicana/DFW area including Cousins Cohen and Landon
• Taking you to "the shop" to see Aunt Vicki and Mauri...of course you went straight for the diamond Rolex

Dear Jack,

 

Another month where I am telling you to slow down!  Also another month where your dad and I proclaim that this is our favorite stage.  Except for the fussy nights due to stupid teething you are a dream baby with such a huge personality.  It's like you know exactly when the camera is on and how to turn up the cuteness.  Do I see modeling in your future?  Maybe you will just be a charmer.  You are more outgoing at home and tend to be shy and introverted when we get out in public...just like how I was at your age. 

 

Some people think it's crazy that your dad and I haven't had a proper date night since having you.  We just can't think of anything better than being with you on the weekends and after work.  We will work on that though!  I haven't really left you alone much (aside from the weekly grocery store trip) since having you.  I know I need to work on this, but I just cherish my time with you so much especially since I'm away from you during the week.

 

I can't wait to celebrate your first Christmas and share you with all of our family and friends.  Boy are you going to get spoiled!

 

Love,

Momma...practice saying it Ma-Ma