Big Boy Room!

From baby blue to crayon colours.  This little nursery had to be transformed over the weekend as my big baby boy is turning into a little man.  I removed the changing table to make room for the big toy chest that was passed down through Jack's father's family.  A gift he will surely cherish for many years and likely pass along to his little ones.  Painted the old brown dresser bright RED to make it a little more modern and fun.  Hung some paper lanterns as Jack is obsessed with balloons right now.  He calls them balls and insists on swinging at them every time we come into his room (not really sure how long they will last).  Finally I put out some big boy toys that he recognizes like his Buzz and Woody dolls and removed some of the baby like teddies from his shelf. 

This big boy is ready to snooze in style!

Bye Bye Baby Days, Hello Bumps and Bruises.

'Just wait til he is walking' - a comment that I have heard a fair bit over the last year.  I am happy to report the day has come!  Another huge milestone in a little life.

Although Jack did take his first steps some time ago he had yet to venture out on his own.  Yesterday he mustered up the courage he has been looking for for weeks to take those first slow, unsteady and cautious steps alone...without a hand, a couch, a table or chair, the walker, mommy, daddy or Marjorie. He got halfway across the room, fell and bumped his head...but he did it and he is PROUD!

I have been asking myself the following question for weeks. "When will that moment come when I no longer see a little baby when I look at him? " It came - last night.  He is a big boy now.  Of course he will ALWAYS be my baby but he has moved into the little boy category.  Look out world another Simonson boy is on the move!

Time for another? Nah, not just yet....

Photo Memories: First Year Favs!

A handful of my favourite photos from Jack's first year ( I should mention that most of these were taken  by my sister Dani Green).

I still find it hard to believe that I produced this huge child!

First pic I ever took of my baby!

9 Days Old

First car trip to Fredericton with Mommy!













8 teeth..Day Care..Back to Work...

Just Jet skiing :)

OK, finally I have found time for a real update.  Forgive me as it has been so long since I have actually sat down and wrote a proper one.  Back to work in 6 weeks!  One word...Insane!!!  I can't believe how fast the time has gone.  We have slowly been preparing for the transition.  Jack has been attending day care one day a week for a few weeks now.  He is doing fantastic.  So far there have been NO tears.  I must admit it almost hurts my feelings but I am well aware that it is much easier to walk out the door when there are no tears than if he is crying a puddle of them.  Our sitter is wonderful.  Such a caring soul.  Jack already loves her but I think his favourite part is learning from the 3 other "older" boys (who are 3). 

Jack has been teething for the past few weeks.  2 more on top for a total of 8 with a big gap between his top front teeth...too cute.  Good thing for those teeth as he is turning into a little boy who is quickly outgrowing his formula.  He wants real food now but only the kind he can feed himself.  His independence is growing stronger by the day.  Loves strawberries but only if he can feed them to himself, same with peas, carrots, pears, bananas, corn...you get the picture.  Yogurt and cereal are about the only things he will let me feed him.  No one ever told me how trying it is to teach a baby to eat....patience is a virtue! 

We have added a few more activities to our "favourite things to do" list.  Watching cars, trucks and tractors has moved to the top of the list (Jack's list...not mine) surpassing swimming believe it or not.  Sliding (me pulling him around), reading, catching rain and snow on his tongue and watching TV are also popular these days.  Bath time is still a favourite.  Speaking of swimming and bathing...Jack had his first underwater experience at the pool last week.  The lifeguard convinced me to dunk him under water.  It took me 20 minutes to finally build up the courage and gain confidence in her technique and then I went for it.  Much to my surprise he did not mind it at all...in fact he has been trying to dunk himself ever since.  Definitely a water baby!

Sliding at Mama and Papa P's

Jack is pulling up, standing and trying to move around furniture now.  It won't be long before he is running through this tiny little house.  He is so proud of himself, as are we!

Starting to walk - No big deal :P

Next update:  Jack's first haircut....it is time as you can see below.

Mommy's little prince

I can climb!

The days of blocking Jack in the living room and knowing he was safe are OVER.  Today I was making lunch and blocked him out of the kitchen and this is what I come around the corner to see.  He figured out the coffee table has a hole in it that he can fit through.  Was nice while it lasted!

Sitting to Crawling?

Jack is sitting on his own and trying to crawl. He has figured out how to scoot backwards but still hasn't figured out how to get up on those knees. Will I have another easy week or will it be disrupted by a baby on the move? Only time will tell.

We had our needles today. And by we I mean Jack had 4 and I had 1. He is now 20 lbs 2 oz. Doc says time for a big boy carseat. I ordered a new one today! This time I decided to splurge and purchase exactly the one I wanted. Hopefully it is all I hope for.

We are trying to master the bedtime routine. He is still a terrible sleeper, waking up every 2 hours all night long. It seems it is for his soother but who really knows??? Perhaps he is growing, teething...etc.? It seems they just get in a routine and something new happens. Speaking of teething...Jack has 2 teeth (I have attached a pic below).

Well that is the update for today. So much changes from day to day now I will have to write more often.

Half way to one year!

Yesterday Jack was 6 months old! I can hardly believe my little baby is already turning into a little man. I still find it hard to believe that I am the lucky mommy who gets to rock this little miracle to sleep every night. How lucky am I?!??!??! Jack really is the best gift I could ever ask for in this life.

Starting Solids.

Peas - Mr. Independant

Cereal - 1st Solid

Prunes - No Likey!

Carrotts - Fav Veg!

Thanksgiving Dinner 2010 - Carrotts and Peas...Yum!

ALL Smiles.

What a happy boy! Jack loves to smile. Doesn't he have the prettiest smile in the world?? -I think so!