Kicking like a Chicken

Greeting to everyone in internet land. Jack continues to do very well and seems to be growing before our eyes everyday. As of today (on our unofficial scale) Jack was at 14 lbs 12 oz, hard to believe he started out 12 lbs 11 oz lighter than that almost 6 months ago. He is really starting to smile, and we swear that any second he is going to start laughing. Jack discovered that his hands taste delicious, almost as good as milk/formula. His new favorite thing to do is lay on his back in his play gym type thing, and kick at the rattles that hang down. He can just sit there and do it for hours and smile away. Boy does he like to kick his little legs and feet. Anytime he gets on his back he is kicking away. He has also started to use his hands a little more. No longer does he spend all waking hours with tiny fists clenched. Jack now opens up those tiny digits...if only to stick them in his mouth. Jack's tummy time is getting better now too. His neck muscles are building up slowly but surely, and he can get his head off the ground and hold it there for a while, even switching from side to side.

So, everything with the family is great. We are keeping our sanity and getting our sleep (Jack slept 11 hours straight the other night for Mary!). I think we are going to visit the Great Grandparents and possible Great Aunt and Great Uncle this weekend in Vallejo.