What a difference a month makes! You have grown so much this month, both physically and developmentally! You've started growing in true Reeder style, i.e. very quickly, topping out at 14 lbs 9 oz now. You're in the 95th percentile for both height & weight. Thank goodness we received lots of size 6 month summer clothes for you when you were born because you outgrew most of your 3 month clothes weeks ago. You also moved into size 2 diapers this month. Such a big, heavy boy! You pass out smiles like it's your job these days. It's so darn cute! And you coo all the time. You love when people talk to you and try to talk back. And quite possibly the greatest development of the month is that you've started sleeping through the night! (Although I'm afraid that now that I've written it down, I've just jinxed us...) Just this past week you have started skipping your 2 a.m. feed and sleeping until 6-7 a.m. Mommy feels so spoiled! Here's a little taste of what makes you a happy (& not-so-happy) boy these days:
Favorites:
Smiles - When someone smiles at you, you can't help but smile back. Sometimes, when you're starting to get really crabby, a giant smile from Mommy can turn your mood around.
Brooke - You just love your big sister! She can get you to smile and coo better than most. If you're getting fussy & Mommy has something to finish, I often send Brooke over to talk to you or give you your pacifier. She's quickly learning how to be gentle & calm with you. Even with the 4.5 year age difference, we can see the 2 of you having a very sweet relationship in the future.
The "Mommy Hold" - There isn't really a good way to describe this, but Mommy has a hold that instantly calms you. You curl up into my chest, with your pacifier smashed up against my shirt so it stays in your mouth. Your legs are then scrunched up a bit to help combat gas, and I often hold one of your hands in mine. You spend a good portion of your day in this position, as it's Mommy's fool-proof way to get you to sleep. Others have had some success with the same position, mostly women (a man's chest just isn't as comfy!) But if you're really upset, Mommy holding you in the "Mommy hold" is the perfect combination.
Eating - You just love to eat, not surprising considering you gained 3 lbs this month. You're still eating roughly every 3 hours during the day and (sometimes) once at night. Though you love the comfort of nursing, you do not turn away a bottle. In fact, you've embraced them. You will happily take a bottle from just about anyone, and you don't really care what's inside. You've had several bottles of formula or a formula/breastmilk combo without complaint. This is such a relief to us, as it gives us major flexibility that we never had with your bottle-refusing siblings.
Holding Things - You are happiest when your tiny little fists are grasping something. Though you aren't quite holding toys yet, you love to get your hands on cloth (burp cloths, blankets, etc.) While in the "Mommy hold", if your hand isn't wrapped around a finger, you're usually holding onto Mommy's shirt. And you don't just hold it - you get a death-grip on it, even after you're fast asleep.
Not-so-Favorites:
Getting Dressed - Having to get dressed is your least favorite time of day. Because you're a summer baby, we have to change you out of your pajamas every morning and into a cooler outfit (unlike your siblings who just stayed in their sleepers all day & night because of cold weather.) It's very rare that you stay quiet while we change you.
Taking a Bath - You probably scream the loudest getting in and out of the sink for bath time. You're 50/50 on being in the bath; whether you enjoy it or not just depends on the day. It's a torturous event for you, so you're lucky we only bathe you every 3 days or so.
Wiping your eyes - You have 2 blocked tear ducts, so your eyes produce a lot of goop. Though some days are better than others, we're constantly having to wipe the green goop out of your eyes, & you are not a fan! You especially don't like it when we have to use a warm wash cloth to do it because your eyes get too crusty to open! Sorry, kiddo, this shouldn't last too much longer!
You've had another eventful month. The biggest event was your baptism. You happily slept through most of it, crying just a minute when the water was poured on your head. You were a very sweet boy as you were passed around the party to our family members and friends. Also this month were several more firsts for you, including your first church festival (a big deal in the Midwest), first swim in a pool, & first trip to Don's Creamy Whip :)
We started calling you Jack-Jack (after the mouse in Cinderella) very soon after you were born, and the nickname has stuck. Just like the playful little mice, you are as playful as a 2 month old gets. You are so happy and alert all the time. You are starting to get bored easily, a sign that you're ready for even more stimulation. Time to break out the toys! Mommy is just waiting to hear that first little giggle out of you! We're so excited to see what other milestones you hit next month, too!
We just can't get enough of you, Jack-Jack. Love you tons!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy
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