8, 9, 10

Jack is 10 months old today and I realized I forgot to post his 8 & 9 months stats! The holidays were crazy and I STILL have to blog about those as well. Well, Here is a little catch-up on the STAR of mommies blog!

8 Months:

At 8 months, Jack was wearing size 12/18 Months! I could talk about his scruptious thighs ALL day! Jack celebrated his first Christmas at 8 months old and was COMPLETELY spoiled! (I ended up saving two of his presents for his birthday because all the toys are a little overwhelming.) I was really proud of myself for sticking to our budget and only spending $100 total on Jack. I shopped the sales and I was SO happy with the turnout :) PLUS with us giving him two of the presents to him for his birthday we spent even less! Plus, Jack's "new" uncle Nathan came home from his mission and they are already becoming best of friends :) So happy he is home! Anyways, Jack was REALLY getting into solid foods at 8 months and was eating dinner with us EVERY night! I like to buy the organic little food pouches because he likes the taste of REAL food. Thankfully Jack isn't really a picky eater so he was always happy with the meal we picked. Jack also had an adventure over New Years weekend! My dad, my sister Heather, Jack and I drove ALL the way to Eastern california to see my deathly ill Grandpa Ewell. Jack was SUCH a trooper on the trip! I can't believe how well behaved and content he was in the car for 12 hours one way! So happy my Grandma Ewell was able to meet Jack. He always told me he would live to see my two first born children. I hope that is the case...

On tracks with my boy! Going to walk around temple square

Christmas opening presents :)

Jack about to meet Nathan!

Uncle Nathan and Jack are best buds now :)

Best Buds!

Jack getting attacked by papa in our hotel room

Love this sweet picture of Jack and Grandpa Ewell holding hands

So tender :(

Three generations :)

9 Months:

Sigh...this was such a hard month for me. Jack had officially been out of my belly longer than he had been in it. PLUS, I was a little' disappointed the weight I had gained during my pregnancy wasn't GONE by this point. It's okay though, life goes on haha. At Jack's 9 month appt. He weighed 22.9 pounds in the 85th percentile, and was 22.6 inches long in the 24th percentile, the doctor said he was DUE for a growth spurt within that month and he was definitely correct! Jack is near 27-28 inches long! WOW! He grows fast! I felt he slept the entire month of January and the proof is in the pudding! ^ I have to say how proud I am at his leaps and bounds in growth. My Dr. makes me feel like such a good mom when he shows me his growth chart, he has taken a 180 from birth. Those late nights when we first brought him home and feeding him EVERY 2 hours whether he was awake or not gave him that jump start he needed. It's all worth it for my son. Jack is THE SWEETEST, most milder mannered, content, happy little boy I know. January was a fairly busy month as well. Chris started school at the U, and I started watching twin girls (OMG, pleasepleasepleaseplease can I have only boys??). Jack started getting up on his hands and knees and rocking back and fourth, so I THOUGHT he would start to crawl, but I think he has skipped that step and is going to go straight to walking. He is already trying to pull him self up on stuff and insists on standing as much as possible.

Biting me as I brush his 4 teeth.

Jack will kill me one day for posting this picture!..

What a sweetie :P

10 Months:

Double digits?! :( Sooo sad about this. Every stage of Jack development has been more and more exciting and I've loved his new quirks and he is just so smart. Jack is SUCH a joy to be around. I can't express how much I love that boy! We had a hiccup in the last few weeks of January...Jack caught RSV and became very ill, as most babies due around 6 month or less in age. Even though he was past the "risky" stage, Jack's lungs can still not withstand sickness to their full capacity because of being born premature. He was hospitalized for 2 days to have his lungs suctioned out and be on oxygen. He was on oxygen for a full week after we brought him home and made a FULL recovery. He's not my little weezy anymore and I'm positive it's because all of your prayers and thoughts sent my way. Thank you again. Jack also now has nearly 6 teeth! Crazy huh! Jack has become QUITE the goofball this month and his favorite place to visit is definitely the U of U hospital to see his auntie Heather :) He likes all the FOOD she gives him, haha donuts, mashed potatoes, rolls... She definitely spoils him, which I LOVE. I love seeing my family members loving my little Jack as much as I do, and I am happy to share him! I also never feel like I need "a break" from him. Chris and I have been on a total of 2 dates since Jack was born (3 this Saturday!!) because I genuinly miss him when we are apart. Anyways, basically you are getting my point of how completely IN LOVE we are with our son which haha we SHOULD be. Here is a list of jack's favorite things :)

• Bathtime-Jack could LIVE in the bathtub. He now likes to lay on his tummy and blow bubbles
• Mealtime-Ya, my boy loves food. He know when you are eating and is positive that he should be too.
• Friends- Jack loves his friends in my daycare. His favorite is Kodee (she's 3) she is so sweet to him and brings him toys and gives him kisses. I think he is liking having an older woman for a girlfriend, haha.
• Going on walks-Lets face it, we ALL need to get out of the house, kids are no exception.
• Grandparents- from MY grandparents, to chris parents, my parents. Jack KNOWS his grandma's and papa's.
• Cousins- Jack doesn't get to see his cousin Wesley often but when he does, they are pals. Wes doesn't like to share his mommy or papa so it's funny to see them interact. Jack LOVES his cousin Kyle. Kyle is SO sweet to him. Wish you could see them together. I'm glad Jack has a cousin to watch his back. Recently at a family party Lucas and Jack started interacting more. I think once the age gap is a little closer ( like when the are 2 and 3 they will be BEST buds.
• Mommy- I know Jack loves me he reaches intently for me CONSTANTLY if he wasn't so heavy (now nearly 24 pounds) I would have him on my hip all day, but I don't wanna break my back..Jack also ONLY gives me hugs. I try to get him to do it with other people, but I guess it's our special thing, which I am totally ok with :) I am teaching Jack about kisses too, right now they are just very slobbery, but he is such a lover. I also taught Jack how to wave. It is SO cute to see him way to strangers and on Skype to his Kenner grandparents. Yesterday at the mall he was waving at EVERYONE who walked by, so cute!
• Daddy- Well obviously Jack LOVES his daddy because Chris is the best dad in the world and knows how to juggle being a good father with everything else he takes on. Jack's first (and only) word is Dadda. He SCREAMS it randomly sometimes like he is saying, "Where the freak is my dad!?" We will call him during class and Jack will just babble on about his day adding dadda, dad, into the mix. It's so cute to see Jack light up when Chris gets home. What a cute bond they have.

Jack at Primary Childrens

Playing with daddy, oxygen and all.

What a FIERCE smile!

I also had to share these photos. Jack had been eyeing these cupcakes I made for the daycare kids, and I just HAD to give him one :) look at his facial expressions what a cutie!

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