Category Archives: Milestones
Dear World: I am 6 months old!!
And I’m so happy I can’t stop dancing. See my arms? Too fast for the camera!! Happy half birthday to me!! Love, Jackson Davis Adu
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Sittin’
Jackson is SO close to sitting independently. He can actually go a few minutes without falling over but still needs an occasional bump in the right direction to find his center balance. Sometimes he looks likes he’s going to fall backwards but then muscles his way back to center. Must be those toned abs doing […]
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solids!
The day after Thanksgiving Jackson has his first helping of solid food: cereal! It was very watery and he took it well. We’ve been thickening it everyday and Jackson is now eating it with a puréed like consistency! He seems to like cereal because he keeps opening his mouth for more!
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First day at daycare!!!
Most traumatic day for the entire family — well, except for Jackson! He was in great spirits as I handed him over to Sherry, one of his new caretakers at the Saltbox school. We are lucky to have an in-home daycare within walking distance of our house, and a great one as well! He will […]
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We have a boxer
11 weeks old — Jackson’s newest discovery is that he has body parts! He holds his fists up alll day long like he’s boxing. He stares at those bad boys while making a sucking motion because he wants his fist in his mouth but cant figure out how to get them there. It’s so cute… but the fists […]
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Let’s Compare
When everyone told me, “Cherish the moments. Babies grow up so fast”, they weren’t joking. Jackson is 5 weeks old and I keep making comparisons to only a few short weeks ago. It’s bittersweet. I want my newborn back, but I’m so glad that he’s healthy and growing. He is also becoming so much more engaged and fun […]
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Surprise!
Jackson and his mother schemed with parents to plan the mother of surprises! On Friday, 8/1, just three days before my birthday, I went home from work only to find… … MY PARENTS! Yes, Jackson’s paternal grandparents flew all the way from OH to visit us for my birthday (and Jackson’s 1 month birthday) — and […]
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July 17: Milk Monster
11 days old Jackson had his second doctor’s appointment today and he gained almost a pound in a week! He is now a whopping 8 lbs (well, 7lbs 15.5 oz) (up from 7lbs, 1 oz at the last appointment)! Jackson had his first bottle of pumped milk today and took it easily. His proud daddy […]
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Splish splash
July 14- 8 days old and Jackson had his first bath. He was a little upset beforehand but calmed immediately as he touched the water. His came out smelling “so fresh and so clean clean.” July 22- Jackson has had 2 more baths since then, but hasn’t liked them as much. He took one with […]
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