Saturday, August 28, 2010
Jack's New Trick
Jack has a new trick:
He's been standing while supported, for about a minute at a time, for the past week. He loves it!
Hanging out in his swing on the deck. We had an evening last week in the mid-70's, so we ate dinner outside.
Suffering through tummy time.
Hanging out in the recliner like a big kid. =)
Jack has a couple of other new tricks - he splashes in the bathtub (I taught him to splash with his hands, and he figured out to use his feet too) since about 8/13. He also shrieks now (for about the past week). It's very sudden, and usually when he's right near your ear.
He enjoys "flying" - being held up in the air. And he clasps his hands together (starting the day after the doctor asked of course!). Recently he's showing more interest in his toys too - specifically his dinosaur and elephant that are hanging on his playmat. We've had to take dinosaur with us in the carseat on the past 2 outings.
He's been standing while supported, for about a minute at a time, for the past week. He loves it!
Hanging out in his swing on the deck. We had an evening last week in the mid-70's, so we ate dinner outside.
Suffering through tummy time.
Hanging out in the recliner like a big kid. =)
Jack has a couple of other new tricks - he splashes in the bathtub (I taught him to splash with his hands, and he figured out to use his feet too) since about 8/13. He also shrieks now (for about the past week). It's very sudden, and usually when he's right near your ear.
He enjoys "flying" - being held up in the air. And he clasps his hands together (starting the day after the doctor asked of course!). Recently he's showing more interest in his toys too - specifically his dinosaur and elephant that are hanging on his playmat. We've had to take dinosaur with us in the carseat on the past 2 outings.
Saturday, August 21, 2010
Squash
We've been gifted with several squashes from a coworker of Jon's who brought in a bunch for whoever wanted them. (Yup, it's August again.)
The 3 round yellow ones below are sunburst squash (apparantly related to scallop squash), and I guess the long yellow one is some sort of summer squash? You can't tell in this picture (bad lighting in the kitchen!), but it's got lots of little bumpies on it, and the sunbursts are over 2lbs apiece. The white scallop squash actually came from our own garden. I don't want this to sound like I'm not thrilled to have fresh, local produce; I'm just not really sure what to do with these varieties.
There was a 4th sunburst squash and a zucchini that I've already cooked. Any suggestions with what to do with the rest? (Aside from eating it every night for the next 2 weeks that is.) I made zucchini bread already - maybe I could make sunburst squash bread? I've also frozen shredded squash in the past to use for future recipes, so maybe I'll do that with some of it. Our squash benefactor said that they have grilled the squash. Is anyone else having an abundance of squashes right now? Or has the Texas heat killed off everything? =)
The 3 round yellow ones below are sunburst squash (apparantly related to scallop squash), and I guess the long yellow one is some sort of summer squash? You can't tell in this picture (bad lighting in the kitchen!), but it's got lots of little bumpies on it, and the sunbursts are over 2lbs apiece. The white scallop squash actually came from our own garden. I don't want this to sound like I'm not thrilled to have fresh, local produce; I'm just not really sure what to do with these varieties.
There was a 4th sunburst squash and a zucchini that I've already cooked. Any suggestions with what to do with the rest? (Aside from eating it every night for the next 2 weeks that is.) I made zucchini bread already - maybe I could make sunburst squash bread? I've also frozen shredded squash in the past to use for future recipes, so maybe I'll do that with some of it. Our squash benefactor said that they have grilled the squash. Is anyone else having an abundance of squashes right now? Or has the Texas heat killed off everything? =)
And, in case you just dropped by to see Jack, rather than hear my squash dissertation, here he is. This was taken on his 6 month birthday - the now-traditional monkey picture. (And yes, that's my current favorite Jack outfit, in case you've noticed it a lot in pictures.)
Jack rolled over once a couple of days ago (belly to back), but hasn't repeated it. Last night, he started holding and playing with his rattle. And he likes to stand (and support most of his weight) on a lap.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Happy 6 month birthday Jack!
Jack is 6 months old today! I baked a cookie cake (for the first time) to celebrate. Jack will just be having the milk though - no cookie for him.
He's certainly come a long way since he was born - he's over 5 times his birth weight, and 9 inches longer. He can sit with some support and mostly holds his head up. He detests tummy time now, and hasn't rolled over again since the first (unintentional) time a few weeks ago.
He laughs and smiles a lot. He has expanded his vowel sounds to include "b" and "g" sounds, as well as the occasional high-pitched shriek (usually unexpected and right near your ear). He grabs onto the ring toy on his playmat, as well as any kind of cloth (shirts, blankets, burp cloths). He is eating about 6 ounces 5 times a day, and he usually sleeps 9-10 hours at night as long as he is swaddled.
We're loving being his parents, and are looking forward to all the next milestones!
He's certainly come a long way since he was born - he's over 5 times his birth weight, and 9 inches longer. He can sit with some support and mostly holds his head up. He detests tummy time now, and hasn't rolled over again since the first (unintentional) time a few weeks ago.
He laughs and smiles a lot. He has expanded his vowel sounds to include "b" and "g" sounds, as well as the occasional high-pitched shriek (usually unexpected and right near your ear). He grabs onto the ring toy on his playmat, as well as any kind of cloth (shirts, blankets, burp cloths). He is eating about 6 ounces 5 times a day, and he usually sleeps 9-10 hours at night as long as he is swaddled.
We're loving being his parents, and are looking forward to all the next milestones!
Joe and Amy
Jack got to meet his Uncle Joe and Aunt Amy this past weekend. They flew up for a few days to visit and to hike in RMNP. Jack enjoyed having visitors. =)
Joe took a turn driving the Willys.
And Amy went for a ride in it as well.
We loved seeing you guys - thanks so much for visiting!
Joe took a turn driving the Willys.
And Amy went for a ride in it as well. 
We loved seeing you guys - thanks so much for visiting!Thursday, August 12, 2010
Shots
Jack had his 6 month ped appt today. He's up to 24 3/4 inches in length (10%), 15lbs 4oz (17%), and head circumference of 16 3/4 inches (25%). He's actually on the growth chart for everything now!
He got vaccines today - 4 more pokes in the thigh and an oral vaccine. He also had to have blood drawn to recheck his iron levels since he was so anemic in the hospital - they drew it from his big toe. He was definitely not a fan, and ended up with 3 bandaids (which he's sporting in this picture). It's hard to watch him be in pain and so unhappy - I'm glad we won't have to do this again for a few months!
He's back to his normal happy self this evening though. =)
He got vaccines today - 4 more pokes in the thigh and an oral vaccine. He also had to have blood drawn to recheck his iron levels since he was so anemic in the hospital - they drew it from his big toe. He was definitely not a fan, and ended up with 3 bandaids (which he's sporting in this picture). It's hard to watch him be in pain and so unhappy - I'm glad we won't have to do this again for a few months!
He's back to his normal happy self this evening though. =)
Monday, August 09, 2010
Bumbo Baby
We figured that Jack had developed enough head control (still wobbly, but much improved) to try out his nifty Bumbo chair. He seems to like it (although we realized that he was cheating by resting his head on the recliner behind him!). 
Getting comfy =)
Getting comfy =)
Saturday, August 07, 2010
Oxygen Test
Jack had an eventful week. He practiced holding his own bottle, with Charlie watching.
He had his pulse ox test for 24 hours. We disconnected the oxygen supplement, and hooked him up to a pulse ox to measure oxygen saturation of his blood. He did great - he stayed above 90 pretty much the whole time - or at least when the machine was reading accurately. It did think that the pack n play had a heart rate of 206 but only a pulse ox of 62%.
The results won't be official until his pediatrician appt next week, but we went ahead and took him off the oxygen. He's thrilled!
He's growing out of his 0-3 month sized outfits and is close to being out of his 3 month ones as well. (Modeling some Osh Kosh overalls courtesy of Grammy.)
He's also figured out how to suck his thumb; he was working intently on it for the past 3 days or so. He still needs to perfect his technique, but he's gotten pretty good at it.
He had his pulse ox test for 24 hours. We disconnected the oxygen supplement, and hooked him up to a pulse ox to measure oxygen saturation of his blood. He did great - he stayed above 90 pretty much the whole time - or at least when the machine was reading accurately. It did think that the pack n play had a heart rate of 206 but only a pulse ox of 62%.
The results won't be official until his pediatrician appt next week, but we went ahead and took him off the oxygen. He's thrilled!
He's growing out of his 0-3 month sized outfits and is close to being out of his 3 month ones as well. (Modeling some Osh Kosh overalls courtesy of Grammy.)
He's also figured out how to suck his thumb; he was working intently on it for the past 3 days or so. He still needs to perfect his technique, but he's gotten pretty good at it.
Monday, August 02, 2010
Outlet Shopping
Jack and I went shopping at the outlet mall today. We visited Carter's, Osh Kosh B'Gosh, and The Children's Place. All 3 were having sales - and TCP was having a huge semi-annual one (wth lots of clothes at 1.99, 2.99, and 3.99). Woohoo! =) I spent $101, and got 30 articles of clothing - some for late summer/early fall (pictured above) in 6 month size.
more 6 month stuff
some 9 month stuff for later fall/winter (I love fall colors, and polo shirt onesies are too cute!)
12 and 18 month sizes of summer clearance items for next year (I'm totally guessing on sizes - but figure that spring/summer/early fall is pretty flexible up here). 
As you can see, Jack is thrilled with his first outlet mall experience. (He got to ride in the stroller in and out of the stores - it's an outdoor mall.) He's also working on head control - it seems to require concentration (or he's just tired of having the camera in his face all the time - who can say?). Sunday, August 01, 2010
Farmer's Market
Jack and I visited the farmer's market this morning. He slept through it all, but got compliments on how cute he is from one of our favorite vendors. =) I bought corn, carrots, tomatoes (from 2 different vendors - I try to purchase something from all our faves), green onions, a cantaloupe (super yummy - we've already eaten half!), peaches, plums, and apricots. And those 2 green things with tentacles in the top right corner are kohlrabi. One of the vendors recommended it last year, and Jon loves it (me, not so much). It's kind of like a cross between a turnip and radish. I've started thinking about making babyfood for Jack (we're still a few months away I know). For anyone who has done this and frozen it, how long does the quality stay good when frozen? Right now, and for the next probably 3 months, we will have lots of yummy local produce, but Jack will be 6 months adjusted (and starting to eat fruits/veggies) in mid-November, when gardens and farms will be frozen here and stay dormant until May/June. I'd like him to get to try the yummy flavors of in-season produce, rather than mealy January peaches. Anyone have experience with freezing baby food? I'm thinking of doing it in October, when the last of the produce is available, so that it will have the shortest possible freezer time.
In other news, Jack is "helping" to hold his bottle. Often this consists of him inadvertently pushing the bottle out of his mouth, but it's still very cute.
He's also laughing and smiling a lot - especially if you make silly faces or repeat his breathy "ahhs and ooohs" back to him.
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