Month Seven

Dear Jack,

Yesterday you turned 7 months old and you have gone through quite a few changes this month. After a few false starts, you have finally mastered rolling over from your back to your stomach. Unfortunately, you’re not quite sure how to get back over again once you’re on your stomach, which distresses you quite a bit. This especially annoys you when you do it in your crib while you are sleeping and you aren’t happy until I come “save you” from the evils of “tummy time.”

Another big change this month is your sudden interest in food. You now eat twice a day and have tried a variety of fruits and vegetables. So far, you eat applesauce, bananas, avocado, sweet potatos, peas and cereal. Your favorite is frozen applesauce; nobody gets between you and your frozen applesauce. In fact, your screams of displeasure once it’s gone are actually quite hilarious and a little bit frightening.

Perhaps the frozen applesauce is your favorite because it helps to sooth your gums where your first tooth is slowly appearing. A tooth! I can’t believe that you almost have teeth! You are growing so fast.

I’m so proud of you, my little boy. You charm everyone you meet with your big smile and your crazy faux-hawk. You are so easy going and happy and I feel so lucky to be your mom.

I love you, Jackie Bear.

Love,
Mommy and Daddy