Last Month of Babyhood

Jack is amazing, We absolutely LOVE this kid! He continually makes us smile, laugh and appreciate the little things in life. In his 11 month Jack is crawling, walking along furniture, and pushing a walker cart. His mobility and speed improves and/or grows each day. He is quite talkative, although not really saying words. He does have the sounds down for Dada, and we are working with him on Mama. We can't wait to hear his first word, but would really like a first tooth. He loves to be chased, climb over pillow mountains, dance to music, pull up on anything and everything, bang on whatever is in front of him and EAT. Jack eats whatever we are having, which has created a big palate for such a little guy. When Cousin Shawna visited we got to experience his fine slurping of ramen noodles for the 1st time, he was a natural! He favorites seem to be oatmeal with cinnamon and Greek yogurt (mom even adds chia seeds), banana, and tomato meat sauce. Here are some shoot from this past month.

10 Months, that went fast!

I am constantly reminding myself to cherish every moment with Jack; I just can't believe he is almost a year old. I already see the baby days coming to an end as he pulls himself up and stays standing on his own like an old pro. He remains an incredibly happy kid, good sleeper and insatiable eater. This baby gets hangry! He eats everything and wants anything Dan and I are having. He still loves his activity table, stacking cups, along with a wooden spoon and metal mixing bowl. The shoe basket is a constant redirecting area, as he loves to put them in his mouth, gross! Jack is a busy kid, rarely ever remaining still, picture taking is getting harder and I have moved into taking more videos. Thank you iPhone! Of course he puts anything and everything in his toothless mouth, and is speaking his own language fluently.

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