8 Months Already!

Jack is now 8 months old and an official resident of Brooklyn, NY. We are settling in our apartment more and more each day. Jack loves his own space and explores every nook and cranny by crawling, scooting and pulling himself up on whatever he can. He is eating EVERYTHING, and happy to eat whatever I cook! No longer needing thin purees, soft cooked foods in small pieces are perfect for his gums to chomp on. Zero teeth so far, and not looking forward to when that process begins. Restful night sleeps have been needed and wonderful, we will continue to enjoy them while they last. So far, Jack has explored a neighborhood park, Prospect Park, and Brooklyn Bridge Park. He had a blast playing in the water/ sprinklers playground within BBP, not exactly the kind of basic lawn sprinklers we had growing up. His love of books grows each day, especially if he can chew on or touch them. Some favorite "toys" of the moment are his texture squares (thanks Amy), wooden kitchen spoons, stainless steel bowls and anything that he can bang on. Smiling at everyone is one of his favorite activities and he loves meeting new friends in the building at a casual 4pm play date during the week. (I enjoy having some adult time with the moms and nannies too.) Here are a few photos from the past month:

After my 1st home cooked meal

Jack's 1st Swing Experience

Laundry time

My new friend Dylan and I at a 4pm building play date

Hamptons Time

Not loving the water so much here

Likes it better with Dad

This is my sad face, it comes out rarely

He's on the move now? -Patch

Lunch Date with Dad

Loving the cart at IKEA

Let's see how do we build this?

Playing in the closet, so many new toys to find

We landed in New York

After 3 weeks of traveling cross country staying with friends and family, 2 weeks of apartment hunting and a 1 week unpacking we are now feeling more settled in Brooklyn, NY. Jack made leaps and bounds in development along our journey, including a sitting solidly, full fledged crawling (the kid can move), eating (real) food (off my plate) and pulling himself up to standing on anything he can. The process of raising a child is unreal and no one can prepare you for the mixed feeling of pride and longing for them to stay as they are for just a little bit longer. Jack is now 7 months and 3-4 weeks old, since we missed his official 7 month post, here it is along with other photos from our adventures heading east.

1/2 way to 1

I cannot believe Jack is already 6 months old! He is growing and changing everyday. He is loving his O-Ball, rings and anything that crunches. His ability to hold and grasp is getting better each day. The days of letting him play on the floor without worry of him being able to move are gone. He backs up, lunges forward (sometimes face planting!), and rolls over like a champ. Crawling is definitely on the horizon. Like his mom, he is a chatter box - his squeals and grunts sound like a baby pterodactyl. His palate is more like his dad, already loving his veggies! Jack started with green beans and has moved on to butternut squash, sweet potatoes, carrots and peas. He is still working on coming around on avocados (we are shocked).

Backed up under the ottoman.

Hanging out with Uncle Ryan.

Thinking Uncle Ryan bought this board for him.

Cousin Brenna's was Jack's first wedding.

The crazy Byrnes Clan.

Always a happy guy.

Who knew it takes 3 MBA grads to feed a baby?

Grandma and Grandpa Moynihan getting Jack fed.

Jack is unsure of the blue carpet at Dad's MBA graduation.

Dan's 1st Father's Day, Patch thought it was 5 years ago...

3 generations of Moynihan men

Loving time with Grandma and Grandpa Byrnes

Grandma Moynihan teaching Jack "Patty Cake"