Jack at 1 Year

Jack has become quite the man. He is a very busy person that never stops moving, especially now that he walks everywhere. The constant mess around our house is a testament to that. Toys are everywhere and if you pick them up, he will follow behind and pull them right back out. He has learned how to put things away, but wants to get them out again quickly. One of his favorite places to put things is in the trash and he just recently discovered the toilet. Yesterday a little lamp that you attach to your book lost it's life to the toilet. So fun.

He thinks that he's big enough to walk everywhere and wants to head outside and into the parking lot. We spend most of church walking around the building. He's just everywhere and he's getting quick.

Jack has become a much better eater lately, probably because we're in the process of weaning him. He's pretty good about eating his vegetables, but his favorite foods are yogurt, mac and cheese, fruit snacks, and he always wants to drink what we're drinking. He eats pretty much whatever we have for dinner and always makes a big mess.

Jack still has his struggles with sleeping. Mostly he wakes up twice a night (which I consider a good night after so many months of 5+ times a night), but will still have a least one terrible night a week. He takes 2 naps a day and we're working on making sure that he naps in his bed now.

Jack has the loudest voice. He is constantly jabbering and when he wants something, he grunts and points. When he gets frustrated, he screams a very high pitched scream. I'm pretty sure he never stops talking. He does say "Mama" and "Dada." I'm pretty sure he said "Puff" yesterday as he picked up one of his Puff snacks. He responds to questions and commands by doing or pointing at what you say. He gives kisses and high fives and loves to play Peek-a-boo. Jack is also an excellent dancer and really gets his groove on. He's getting a little more comfortable with people, although he still prefers Mommy and Daddy best.

We love our little Jack Jack and can't imagine our lives without our busy little man! Here's to another great year!