Here is Jack at 8 weeks old…
(March 22, 2012)

At 8 weeks old, Jack weighed in at 9lbs, 5ozs. He continues to gain weight steadily, which is wonderful! If it seems I am obsessive about tracking his weight gain, it’s because it was such a struggle in the beginning, so seeing such great progress when I weigh him every week makes me happy.

Jack, having Irish roots on his Dad’s side, is already celebrating St. Patrick’s Day like a true Irishman should. Here he is showing his Irish-pride at bedtime…

Earlier in the day, he sported his lime green hat, which made him look like a leprechaun…

Inspired by my son’s enthusiasm for the holiday, I tried a new recipe. I baked Irish Soda Bread, which I had never had before and it was delicious. I substituted cranberries soaked in whiskey for the raisins in this recipe. I highly recommend it…

This week, Jack and I went walking several times, once for 3 miles around the hills of our home, which was fun! We bundled up and Jack napped the whole way…

The biggest news from this week is that Jack began to outgrow clothes. I had to pack away his first little pairs of pajamas, which was bittersweet, but we’re falling in love with new pjs and rolling up the sleeves…

All this vigorous growing makes a boy sleepy…

Not that he always sleeps. This week we reverted back to shorter periods of sleep.

Jack’s smile continues to delight us and his sweet cooing is the best. I love having conversations with him – I know he has a lot to say!
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