This is the end of January, so about 1 month.
This is about a month ago. Look at those chubs!!
And he is so smart, he is starting to see things and use his hands and legs. He has one of those toys that goes over you as you lay down on a blanket, and it has three little noise makers, and as soon as you lay him down and he looks at it, he goes crazy! His eyes go wide and his breathing gets heavy and his arms and legs are wailing around, and when he finally hits something, you can tell he gets really excited. He knows that if he keeps on moving around, he will eventually hit something. SOOO cute and funny :)
He is still a super cuddly boy. Heather says he is better at being put down, but when you hold him, you can tell he loves it and he forms perfectly to your body.
This is the week after he was born, i think.
Hahaha, i love that face. Hes ZONKED!
Hes just a chubber ball! Its incredible, i cannot believe it, every time i see him. I wonder if they just grow like crazy for the first few months, and then it calms down? And my friend said that when they start crawling and walking, they dont gain as much weight, or they loose it, or something. But he has just, like, gone BOOM and grown. And hes not fat necessarily. I think he is definitely tall. He is very long, i think he will be a tall boy :)
Ok, that picture he definitely is chubby. I laugh so hard every time i see it. (in a macho man voice) "I am Jack!". KIDDING, i love him to death. Its just more to kiss! Heather is defensive when people say fat or chubby. And i quote, "As long as they follow it with 'Oh but hes soooo cute!', then im ok, but if not, BAM!" :) haha. I agree though, he is one of the cutest babies alive and there is nothing wrong with having a little chub. Again, more to love and kiss.
I just cannot wrap my head around it. I mean, duh they arent going to be a baby forever, but every time i see him i want to look him in the eyes and say "Stop growing. Right now." Before i know it, he is going to be crawling and then walking, and then wrecking everything. And then he will TALK!!! Gah. Why do they have to grow up???
Sigh.... i still love him though. I love him more than anything. I love Heather and Kirk, and how amazing they are. They are just exploding with love and you can tell how happy Jack is. And spoiled :) he is getting the COOLEST room, i will have to put pics up when they are done. Its amazing. He is so loved and blessed. I could never ask for anything more. And i couldn't ask for better parents for my little Jack.
I love my mom also. Ive never really talked about her, but i love her to death. She is my all time best friend, and she has been with me for the whole thing, every second, every appointment, every break down cry fest. I love her so much. I really do not know what i would do without her. Who would i watch my tv shows with? :)
Happy 4 month Birthday Jack. I love you little buddie
He's such a doll! Being chubby makes him uberly cute! for sure! =)
ReplyDeleteAw, gee thanks Mariel, you know I love you more than words could ever express. I am so grateful that you are my daughter, and the way you have handled all of this....you are my hero.
ReplyDeleteYou have maturity way beyond your years. This past year has been an amazing journey, with the sweet sacrifice you made, you have given a precious gift, and through your example of being strong, even in the most difficult times, you will always be an example to me of how through our trials we can bless the lives of others, just through our attitude in making any situation turn out to have the right outcome through your attitude and positive outlook.
Not only do we have Jack, we also gained an entire family of such wonderful people. I am so grateful they are his parents. They are so amazing with Jack, and they want you to be a part of their lives.
Sometimes I look back over the past few years, when things were so hard (you know what I mean) and then I think about last year, and I am amazed at how everything that we worried about turned out great, and how something that could have been devastating in others lives, has ended up to be such a blessing in so many ways, because of your actions, and attitude, and desire to always do the right thing. no matter if you went to church every week with a big pregnant belly, or to a folkdance reunion with me when you were 8 months pregnant....you just went on and did everything. You didn't hide, or get depressed, you just kept on and on, knowing that you needed to just keep going and stay positive.
I really don't think very many people could do what you did, and at the end of the day, still be such a strong vibrant person.
I am so grateful to have you as a daughter.
I love you Mariel,
Love,
Mom