Dear Jack,
Well, kiddo, at 4 months old, we’ve officially reached the
playful stage! You are such a spirited little guy who just loves to play.
You’re finally at a point where you’re happy to play independently for quite a
while, and we have lots of different places for you to be entertained so you don’t get
bored. You were introduced to the exersaucer this month and you’re just so
intrigued by all of the sights and sounds on it. You still enjoy your swing and
bouncer, but you’re getting pretty close to being too big for them (how is that
possible already?) One pretty exciting development that has seriously changed
your playtime is that you learned to roll from your back to your belly this
month! You started out the month rolling over onto your side, & within the
last week or so you’ve turned that roll into a complete flip. Here are some of
the things that thrill you (and a few that upset you) this month:
Favorites
Eating your hands - Those hands of yours spend so much time
in your mouth. And I do mean hands, plural. It’s not uncommon for you to have 5
or 6 fingers in your mouth at one time.
Tummy time on Mommy - One of your favorite “games” to play
with Mommy is tummy time on top of me. You lay on my stomach and push up on my
chest with your hands. You usually manage to push & kick your way up so
that your face is right next to mine. Even though I often get spit up on, I
don’t mind the opportunity for extra kisses! Your brother and sister beg me to
let you have tummy time on them, too!
The Noble Duke of York - This song (and the accompanying
motions) is one of the ways to get the biggest smile out of you. You really
love bouncing up and down on our legs!
Brooke - You still have a deep love for that big sister of
yours. She gets so many smiles out of you! She has learned to be very gentle
with you (most of the time) and can cheer you up when you’re fussy. She’s even
managed to put you to sleep a time or two!
Pulling Hair - Jack, this is one pasttime that is not very
enjoyable for your long-haired mother & sister! You are such a hair-puller.
You grab on for dear life and won’t let go. At any given time, you can usually
find a strand or 2 of long blonde hair in your fist. Mommy is living with my
hair up in a bun these days, thanks to you.
Mommy - What a Mama’s Boy you are becoming! Now that you are
so much more aware of what’s going on, you totally understand who your food
supply is and who will provide the most comfort to you.
Not-so-Favorites
Belly time in your crib - Thanks to your fairly recent
ability to flip to your belly, you’ve become a belly sleeper. You seem to sleep
a tiny bit better because of it, but boy do you get mad when you wake up!
Having your eyes wiped - Your tear ducts are still blocked so
you live with green goop around your eyes. We probably wipe them 30 times a day
and you’re not a very big fan.
Anyone other than Mommy - See above. If you’re even the least
bit crabby and you can see or hear Mommy, you must have me. You’ll just stare
at me with those big (still blue!) eyes and whine until I take you. It’s very
pathetic, and yet, I fall for it every time.
It’s so crazy how fast this summer with you has gone. Even
your sister noticed, telling us the other day, “Wow, Jack sure did get big
quick!” At around 18 lbs, you’re just about to make the jump up to size 3
diapers and size 9M clothes. You’re getting really strong, too. You are already
trying to sit up when we lay you down, lifting your neck and shoulders off the
ground. Before we know it, you’ll be sitting in the high chair, eating solids,
and cutting teeth (which has to be happening sooner than later with the amount
of drool exiting your mouth on a daily basis.)
We are so smitten with you, Jackaroni & Cheese! (You’ve
acquired quite a few nicknames lately, including Jackeroo and Jack-Attack, but
this silly one is a family fave!) Love you!
Love,
Mommy & Daddy
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