Two Months Old!

How is it September already? I know fall is nearing when I wake up needing my sweats and craving hot chocolate! Month two has brought on a ton of new changes in little man and he is getting sweeter and cuter every day!

Things about Jack from your 2nd month:

• You weighed in at 10.11 lbs last week. (7 weeks old)
• You smile a lot now, especially at mommy
• You are a morning person and are so happy and talkative after you eat
• You have a pretty good morning and evening routine: wake up around 7:00 am, eat, change diaper, play on your play mat, talk to mommy/daddy, then nap again by 9:00 am. You want to sleep around 8:00 pm, but we are trying to move it back farther to 9 or 10. I put your jammies on, feed you, and put the lavender lotion on you and put you either in your swing or in your bed. You usually prefer your swing unless your super tired.
• So far you have been a good traveler. We try to schedule our road trips around your nap time and close to after you've eaten. If you wake up from a nap in the car it is the END of your world. Screaming, tears, the whole bit!
• Two hours is usually your max of sleeping in the carseat
• We figured out you had acid reflux this month and finally took you to the doctor after you'd been super fussy, not sleeping well, choking and gagging, etc.
• You got medicine (Zantac) and it has helped you out a lot with all these things. The past few nights you've went a 4-5 hour stretch at night- a HUGE improvement!
• You still love your swing 
• We've found that if we swing you in your car seat it works well to calm you down too
• You have been hauled on two out of town trips already and numerous parties, showers, and weddings
• Your digestion issues we've been having (straining all the time, a ton of gas, etc) are starting to ease up and you are more "regular", which is making you much happier. And us too!
• You do have quite the case of cradle cap right now and I'm having a hard time getting rid of it--but good thing you have a lot of hair to cover most of it up
• You are in size 1 diapers and 3 month onesies. Some of the 0-3 month clothes fit and some dont. The Carters 3 month seem to fit the best.
• When you are awake you like to have us stand you up so you can see everything. You are pretty strong and have good head control already
• You like your bath, and really enjoy it when your daddy bathes you
• Still love your pacifers and have to have them to sleep, but you have discovered your hands this month which you chew on a lot lately
• You are social but want your space
• You still nurse often and for a long periods of time-- about 30 minutes at least
• You don't fuss a ton when you want something... you get instantly mad
• Nicknames: Mr. Jack, Mister, Bubbas, Baby Boy, Stewey, Jackey (from his cousin Lane!)

Can't wait to see what this month brings!

You love your cousins!

Big boy standing up!

Smiles!