Happy Half Birthday!

A year and a half...how could it be? His check up went splendidly! He weighed in at 25.6 lbs (48%) and height was 32.5 in (52%) - nice and average. She was pleased with his progress, and we were happy that there were no ear infections.

This past month has been crazy as far as how much Jack has grown. He talks and talks - up to about 25 words along with a lot of animal sounds and body parts. I love driving with him in the back and hearing, "Momma, baaaa....ssssss, baaaaa" (bad, snake bad) or "Ma-mow!" He points to everything and tries to say it with the exception of the word please. For some reason, he won't even try to say it. He just says "more"...weird, yes! Jack still loves being outside and seeing any and every lawnmower or blower that there is. Jack also LOVES the water. It doesn't matter if it is the pool or just water dripping from the water hose. We constantly have wet clothes in the laundry room. His newest fascination is the "baboom" (vacuum). He knows where they are and can often be found either staring at them in the closet or perhaps inside the closet standing next to them! He loves helping with the small stick vac or just watching me with the big one which slightly intimidates him.

Jack is starting to have more and more of his oh-so-fun breakdowns and outbursts. Teething could also be attributing to this a little bit as he has 4 new teeth coming in. We are struggling with him wanting to stand in the cart at stores or high chairs. When he doesn't get his way, he either throws himself on the floor or tries to hit. His paci is now used really only for naps! He sleeps the same amount, but we have added a pillow to his bed after being congested. He is so cute sleeping on it!

Right now, some of his favorites are:

Fruit: Grapes, Watermelon

Veggies: Green Beans

Snack: Applesauce, Yogurt, Goldfish

Food: Hotdog weenies, Pizza 

For his half birthday, I baked some cookies and after dinner, we went outside and enjoyed them.

 We found a lizard so Jack decided to play with it. He tried to share his cookie and laughed and laughed.

 Teaching the lizard how to be an elephant!

Jack, you make each day an adventure. Watching you grow bring a smile to my face yet makes me kind of sad. You will always be my baby boy, but you aren't so baby anymore. God is going to do amazing things in your life sweet one.

I loved you yesterday, I love you today, and I will love you tomorrow,
Mommy