34 Weeks

Hi All,

Jack was so excited to get new snacks.  We got him the "happy puffs".  I made the mistake of getting the "greens" and his tummy cannot handle them just yet.  He was doing so good at picking them up with his pointer and thumb and getting them in his mouth.  We went to dinner with some friends and took these along.  He LOVED it.  He really seemed to enjoy feeding himself.  That night and the next were hell though.  Nothing would calm him down, we rocked, walked, pat, bounced, tried to nurse- not even the boob solved the problem.  After the boob failed, I was out of tricks. The boob ALWAYS works, LOL.  Poor little guy was miserable and just flailing his body all over.  That was his first try at store bought baby food, and I think the last for awhile.

Other than him being gassy, he's been a happy boy.  He LOVES his new swim lessons.  We had a lesson today and Jon got to go and watch.  He was smiling and squealing the entire time.  As soon as we started to get in the pool, he smiled, and started to kick his little legs.  They usually start the babies off with 1 second under water on the second class.  Jack ended up doing 3 and he finally kicked his little legs and swam.  He never did that at the previous class!  He's kicking, jumping off the sides and splashing around.  I'm so happy with the new lessons and Jack seems to be as well :)  The goal for the class is 10 seconds under water by Jan.  Can't wait!

We are still doing our playdates with his friends at least once a week.  It's so funny to see the difference between boys and girls, even at such a young age.  The girls are sitting there playing quietly in their own little space, and here comes the Tasmanian devil, Jack.  He's "touching" (clawing, pulling, etc) faces and hair, knocking kids over, using them like a jungle gym, stealing toys...he doesn't understand how strong he is.  He doesn't even really cry when he falls either.  Jon and I don't make a big deal when he falls, so maybe that is why.  If he does cry, we know it must have actually hurt pretty bad.  

We are finally able to take walks again with the cooler weather.  I am so excited for fall.  We are going to the pumpkin patch this weekend with Jack's little girlfriend Caroline.  I can't wait to take pictures of the kiddos. 

Well, that's about it for now.  Hope everyone has a great week!

Lots of love,

The Waags