The sweet spot

I meant to write this last week when Jack was 8 weeks. Now, he's 9 weeks, and his status is still the same. :)

I feel like 8 weeks is when you enter the sweet spot of infancy, you know, the "take a deep breath and really be able to enjoy your baby" stage. His schedule is completely predictable (and has been for a while. This is a very important milestone for his type-A mama). He is such a solid sleeper--taking great naps, (as long as he's in his crib, not so much in the carseat) he can sleep through most anything, and is going to bed at 9, I give him a midnight dreamfeed and then, usually, sleeping until 8ish.

Such a happy baby, he smiles all of the time and coos constantly. I love how his face lights up when he sees me (or Chris or his siblings). Such a good natured baby, a true blessing.



Clearly, he's advanced: sitting already. :) He loves the vantage point of sitting and standing (which he tries to climb whoever is holding him and really enjoys jumping, just like his sister. Wondering if he too will be an early walker??)and much prefers that to being on his back or belly.



He sleeps 100% of the time on his belly now, but has good wake time watching his mobile while on his back. He has amazing head support and can be held on one hip and support his body/head alone (so helpful). He pretty much only cries if something hurts him, he loses his paci, (rare as he is a tummy sleeper) or he wants to go to sleep (and he quits crying as soon as you lay him down on his belly!). He is a champ at being "played with" by his very loving brother and sister who sometimes forget how little he is. :)

I sure love this little guy!