Dear Jack...

Dear Jack,

I apologize for the lack of blog updates about how you are growing up. By the time you read this, you will understand that your mama often has the best of intentions, but my plan and my follow-through don't always line up. It's ok.

So, on to YOU! At just over 7 months old, your big smiles make anyone's day brighter. You love to laugh and cuddle. Your whole body laughs when you hear your brother sing "shake your booty!" When it comes to eating baby food, you are pretty fickle - sometimes eating massive amounts and other times eating nothing at all. It seems like you like bananas, green beans, pears, and sweet potatoes. You sprouted your first tooth on September 19, which was also the day you attended your first wedding (Sara and Dan!). It hasn't been a fun process. I suspect the next tooth is on the horizon.

You are good at babbling - "hi-da-da" tops the list. You are getting so much stronger and prefer standing up to most other poses. I'm sure that you'll be wrestling your brother in no time. You still detest tummy time. In fact, last night I got up in the middle of the night to check on you and you were crying because you had flipped onto your tummy. Chloe and Bruno are wondrous to you, as you run your fingers through their fur.

Your cheeks are perfect for smooching! It delights you to get kisses from all your fans.

Love, Mama