Poor Martin's Almanac: The Jack Jordan Six Month Spectacular!
The Jack Jordan Six Month Spectacular!
Jack's sixth month has been another eventful one. The 'lil sir has successfully – though not without some false starts – conquered rolling over. He's even translated this new skill into a strange means of getting from point A to point B – something he has demonstrated for JD and JJ multiple times but never once for his mother, much to her disappointment. And he appears to have figured out the basic concept behind crawling, even if he continues to lack the upper body strength to pull it off. In fact, he looks so close to crawling that Ann and JD are in a sudden panic to baby-proof the house.
But the biggest events for Jack this September were his trips to Albany and Knoxville – his first really long distance trips.
Early in the month, we traveled south to visit Ann's long-time friend Haley and her new twins, Savannah and Mason. It was Jack's first real opportunity to socialize with other babies. He took an immediate interest in the twins and even grabbed little Savannah's hand. But, best of all, it was Jack's first chance to go swimming. Sadly, it was also Jack's first chance to join a crying-baby chorus – a sound that haunts JD to this day.
Later in the month, we traveled north to Knoxville to visit JD and Ann's college friends Amy and Travis. Turns out they love babies – as evidenced by a weekend of photographs that include only one of Ann and another with JD's foot. But Jack did get to go to the Knoxville Greek festival – something he appreciated more, no doubt, a few days later when he was able to enjoy baklava-flavored milk.
Rolling from one point to another (on purpose).
His last sit in the boppy bouncer – he's a little too heavy, and a lot too mobile, to keep using it. On to the swing!
His first (plastic) and second (wooden) high chairs.
His first (Knoxville) and second (Atlanta) Greek festivals.
And for those of you keeping score at home, Jack was measured in September at 18lbs, 6oz.
If Jack went to 2 Greek Festivals during his 6th month, don't you think he should go to an Oktoberfest during his 7th month? You may however, have a hard time convincing Jack that all those bottles aren't for him!
Also, loved seeing the pictures of my "other grand-kids" - Mason & Savannah. Looks like everyone had a good time. Jack's circle of friends is growing. I'm looking forward to seeing his neighborhood friends - Noah & Jason next month.