I'm ready for August

Grandsons, a photo by sld78 on Flickr.

9 Months

Let's talk (again) about how awesome Jack is. Because he is, so you should come visit him. Easy check up and 2 shots today at his well visit. About 21 pounds, so a bit bigger than Bobby was, but very normal and on his growth curve. He is an active and strong baby. So freakin happy. Only wants to pull up, can get around fast.  Loves the trash can, the toilet, the tv wires and Bobbys nightlight and outlets. Eats everything he is offered, and if you're not fast enough, what you're eating too.

Just a boy and his pizza

He is sleeping well in his crib, goes down easily, is fond of his blanket. He wakes a couple times a night still, but goes right back down after being fed. He LOVES the bath, and will charge for it. He wants to explore the outside so badly. I can't think of anything he doesn't like.

This is my normal

Sometimes it's hard to strap him in the carseat. He doesn't know how to drink out of a bottle. Rick watched both boys from 6am-2pm and Jack did well without me. (So did Rick) He has a top tooth in, but just one. And it looks huge, so the other one better hurry up.

What I have to do with him while I pee.
Look at those mischievous eyes.

 He loves his brother and his brother loves him.
So right before this, I dropped my phone in the bathtub (it was bound to happen) and I thought it was fine, but apparently the microphone has suffered a bit. So it's worth turning up your sound.

Friends!

Easter

We love our friends here. Both the kids, and even better for me, their moms. This is the bunch of usual suspects. They're the best, are like us, approach parenting the same way and we all have a good time.

The lovely little Eleanor

Troy and Liam are just 1 month older than Bobby and every time we get on the freeway, Bobby wants to get off at their exit. And although, he never shows it, he likes them immensely and has a great time. Words can't express, so I won't try.

Our buddies, Troy and Liam

Goofy goobers at breakfast

A sweet moment

Bobby seems to like school once he's there, but he doesn't seem to like getting there.  He does have fun and plays a lot, but I can't say much else.  In 8 months, he's brought home 2 pieces of art. I know that's not his thing, but nothing at Christmas time, come on. He likes his little buddies, and there seems to be some boys boys that he plays with mostly, no surprise there. (I don't know who this kid looking at me is) I'm sure the moms are all friendly, but we just haven't clicked in the few minutes we see each other at drop off.

Hat day at school

There are several Stroller Warrior babies right at Jacks age, and a ton in the 1-2 year old range. Jack is the active baby of the group so far.

Such the ham

Bristols face just kills me

This was right after Jack whacked her on the head

We ended up living on an awesome street. There are 2 other 3 year olds, two 2 year olds, a 1 year old, then another five kids between 6-10. It's nice to be able to walk out front and find someone to play with right before dinner when I'm the most tired or we all need a change of scenery.  Jake is 2 months older than Bobby and they are trouble together. They will run back and forth between houses and we are all able to give each other breaks when needed if someone needs to cook dinner or Jack is sleeping etc. They played on Saturday for at least 5 hours non stop. And then both woke up asking about the other.  We want to buy a house for sure, but are in less of a rush because we'd have to leave our street!

Violet waiting on them in helmet and tutu

Leading the bike posse

Strider buddies