Six Months and Going

I'd heard time seems to fly faster with two kids.  Today, it definitely feels that way.  Jack is SIX months old.  In many ways, it seems like only yesterday I held his tiny pink body, wrinkly fingers, and counted long toes.  In others, he seems to have grown eons and our life is so different than only months ago. 

 

Jack is no longer tiny nor wrinkly.  He is all chubbs with the baby body of a lineman - squat and powerful.  His thigh rolls are intense and squishy.  His hair has taken on a light socket experience that is amazing and quite charming.  Jack's smile is all encompassing.  He does not hold much back.  When he smiles, his whole face lights up.  When he is angry, it is sudden and fierce.  I anticipate Jack will be my child of extremes. 

 

This past month has brought movement into the picture.  There is no denying Jack is determined.  He will slowly army crawl from one area to another, typically wishing to be near his sister.  He has already started lifting up on all fours and scooting back and forth.  It won't be long until he is going anywhere he wants to go.  For now, he is content being close to a member of his family while loudly chatting and playing with his toys.  He loves books, his zebra, and Sophie the giraffe.  Essentially Jack loves anything he can put in his mouth that will help him forget the pain of teething for a moment.  Other favorite things include being outdoors, Ace, and when Dad gets home from work.  Jack sits mesmerized in his high chair as Kyle wrestles and plays. It will not be long before he is chiming in. 

 

Jack - you have finalized our family.  Kyle asked the other day who will be our baby, when Jack grows up.  I explained this was our family.  She noted that was pretty good.  It's better than good.  We love you, Baby Jack.  Thank you for the giggles that seem endless, the midnight snuggles, the sleeping snorts, and pure delight you seem to have in being you. 

STATS - Length: 24.7 in (79%); Weight: 18 lbs 11 oz (69%); Head 17.99 in (92%)