Good Morning

This guy is 7 and 1/2 months old. I hope he will forgive me for posting these pictures of his fat little arms and legs, but they really need to be documented. He is so chubby, and so squishy, and so happy.

Ashton has many nicknames... "Ash Boy" "Ash Man" "Ash" "Mr. Jack..." He is becoming very expressive in his movements and his face. He is curious, reaching for everything, and starting to move around. He can't sit up by himself yet (you'd think the thunder thighs would support him, but give him a break... he's a heavy little thing!) . However, he is rolling around like it's nobody's business.

We love making him giggle, and his wide-mouth grin is so silly. He's finally eating solid foods, but if he doesn't like something (which is a lot) he literally gags to get it out of his mouth. It kind of reminds me of myself as a kid (or now) when I try to eat seafood. He's totally dramatic about his food.

Whenever he gets the chance, he wraps both of his arms and legs around my arm like a monkey. I love it because it feels like he's giving me a big hug.

Someday when he's a little twig, I will miss this chub. Ashton Jack, you are something special.

Oh, and he's sleeping through the night... YES! And when I say, through the night, I mean 11-12 hours*. This is a whole new life for everyone!

*I am a total believer in the book Healthy Sleep Habits, Happy Child, in order to get to this point! This book presents logical theories and sleep programs that will help your child overcome sleep problems and prevent new ones. I think every parent needs some helps along the way, and this has been key to my sanity. I feel pretty pathetic without my sleep, and I think kids are the same way! (Ok, there's my soap box, I'll stop now. But really. It's a good book.)