7 Months Old

Little baby Jackson isn't so little anymore...7 months tomorrow! He's a joy and we're just eating him up :) This month he has began to scoot and roll around the floor and has mastered sitting by himself. He has tried to push up onto all fours and can lift his tummy up for about 5 seconds. I know it's just a matter of weeks before he is exploring all over our home, but for right now he stays in one room. Sleeping has greatly improved. He now naps twice a day for about one to two hours in his crib...all by himself! Nighttime is getting better too...although I'm still getting up at least three times to nurse him. No rest for the weary (aka the mother who has 2 under 2).

He loves Rhonen and starts laughing each morning when he sees him come out of his room. He also loves Rhonen's toys :) But his brother is learning to share and will often offer Jackson one of his toys. Jackson loves splashing in the bath and putting just about everything in his mouth. Have I mentioned the hands on this boy ?! First of all he has quite a grip. You have to really pry things away from him. Second...he is fast. If you're holding him in one arm and pick something up in the other, he is all over it. I think that comes from Dustin's side and I am sure Jackson will be able to mimic all of daddy's hand tricks in the coming years. I am clinging to these last few months of baby time...and what sweet time it is!