the kinders

Jack turned 10 months old on the 17th, so he is officially into the double digits :) This past month brought a lot of changes. We are officially babyproofed because he can crawl like a mad man, he had his first haircut (done by Mommy with Daddy's help), and he said his first word- "dada". He also celebrated his first 4th of July and got a second tooth. He is currently working on 4 more!

10 month growth pic! Notice the drool- this is pretty much how he looks all the time :)

Jack has been crawling for little while now, but he has become quite fast lately, making for some close saves on the edge of the bed, at the toilet, and at the top of the stairs. This quickness prompted Jon and I to go into babyproofing overdrive and we are now safe for Jack to crawl wherever. He is also pulling up on everything, so we think standing and walking are not too far behind!

With his kitchen toys. He has his own cabinet in the kitchen now!

He always picks out his own toys now :)

Doesn't he look like a little boy in this picture? I can hardly stand it!

A couple of weeks ago, Jon convinced me that Jack was in need of a trim, so I finally gave in and we cut his hair. He was an amazing "client" and with some wonderful entertainment by Dad, the whole process only took 30 minutes. We didn't cut too much, but Jack had started batting at his ears like a dog because the hair was tickling him. I think he is much more comfortable now. I didn't cry, although, he does look a little too much like a little boy :)

Before haircut

After haircut. It's hard to tell in the pictures, but there is a difference.

"Dada" had the privilege of being Jack's first word and he crawls around quite often looking for Jon and then yelling "dada" when he finds him. It is quite adorable. Also, Jon is often greeted with "dada" when he gets him up in the morning or after a nap.

Jack and Dada at the park on July 4th!

Teething has been taking up a lot of everyone's energy around here lately. Jack is working on the other two bottom teeth and the top two, making for some understandably fussy days. We are hoping to see the teeth soon!

Jack is still a big eater and trying lots of foods. He is starting meat now and so far likes both tofu (I know, not technically a meat) and chicken. He also loves Daddy's favorite comfort food- macaroni and cheese. It is becoming a little difficult to feed him from a spoon as he only wants to feed himself, but he usually cooperates in the end :) He still loves bananas more than anything, but cherries are a close second.

This is the variety of food I made him a week ago. A lot of work, but he is so worth it!

We have taken him to the neighborhood pool several times and he LOVES the water (just like Daddy) and takes swimming very seriously. He likes to be held horizontally and then "swim" to Mommy or Daddy. He actually does kick his legs a little with a very serious expression on his face and only smiles when he reaches his destination. We do splash a little too, which is adorable!

Jon's business is going well and they have been working hard on marketing this past month. As for me, I am just enjoying every moment I get to spend with Jack watching him grow and change and learn. He is such a joy and we feel so blessed to be his parents!

We have our 9 month (can you believe it?) check-up on Thursday, so we will have real stats, as opposed to estimations, to share. Jack has been keeping us busy with crawling everywhere and getting into almost everything. It is so great to see him explore and learn. His favorite game is chasing his ball as he rolls it across the floor- it amuses him greatly assume because the smile never leaves his face! Jack is also eating lots of food with his hands these days including banana, peas and mangoes. I don't think I 'll have much baby food to make once we go through our current stockpile. Here are some pictures from the last few days!

I love listening to Daddy play guitar!