Fall is here and Jack in 9 Months!

As I have noted before, the time is flying fast! We have already been in NYC for 2 months and it feels like it has been longer. We are really enjoying seeing friends who in the area on a more regular basis along with taking in all that NYC has to offer. We have started going to the YMCA where Jack enjoys Rumble Tumble time and Mommy and Me Yoga. (I love Child Watch, for some solo mom workout time) Jack is growing quickly and changes everyday, yet still has ZERO teeth! I am loving the fact I still get my baby face a little while longer, even as 2 bottom teeth are threatening to come in soon. Making friends is a breeze with Jack, whether on the subway, in line at the store, riding an elevator or while out at a cafe or restaurant, this kid is SOCIAL. His smile is contagious and everyone seems to take notice, it warms my heart every time he brings joy to someone new. Jack is pulling himself up on everything and anyone, and crawls faster everyday, watch out! His favorite things to play with are items that we are constantly having to redirect him from, such as: electrical cords, a wheeled kitchen cart, shoes, and the toilet. Items that we redirect him to, that he also enjoys are his activity table, wooden spoons combined with anything he can bang on, stacking cups, and balls. Jack continues to love bath time, eating, crawling, laughing, "talking" reading/eating books, and is beginning to dance a bit.  He is such a happy baby 98% of the time, we feel like we hit the baby "Jack"pot. However, the 2% includes diaper changing time, he is not a fan.

Mail from Grandma Byrnes

"How do I get this out?"

Rumble Tumble Time!

My birthday twin, her mom is Emily too!

Central Park Zoo

Top of the Met

Love the Y

Fort Greene Park

Avocado!

"Is this not my bed?"

Building Friends

Look who came to visit!

I'm out

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.