Almost 6 months Old

I know, I missed the 5 month old post and we are quickly approaching Jack's 6 month birthday (so crazy how fast this year has gone so far!) We have been crazy busy since our last blog update, so I hope I can remember everything that we have done!

On September 18, Jack turned 5 months old. This age is so much fun and he wants to explore and interact with everything. With this new found curiosity, it has become harder to take his monthly picture with his turtle. Every time we put the turtle next to him, he wanted it in his mouth, so finally we had to hold the turtle down for this picture.

That Friday, we had our monthly date night. Earlier in the month, we pulled out the Seafood popsicle stick for our date, so I decided that we should go to Red Lobster, since I have never been. It was pretty good, and those cheddar biscuits are AMAZING! I had made them about a year ago, but they were no where close to as good as the real thing. My co-worker, Diane, and her family watched Jack the couple of hours so we could have our date, thanks Diane!

On Saturday, I decided to run in the Strutt with Your Mutt 5K with Marley to benefit a local animal rescue. I decided not to bring Rufus because he is more of a sprinter. This was the first race since having Jack and I felt really good. I have been doing more CrossFit and not much running since giving birth, so I was not sure how I would do, but I was amazed on how much CrossFit training translated into running! Since it was a bit cold that day, we decided that Jack should stay home with J.P. so they could have some good father-son time. When I got into the car that morning, J.P. had surprised me with a good luck goody cooler filled with water, Gatorade, and energy snacks! He even included a banana for Marley for a pre-race snack! How did I get so lucky to be married to this man?

We have been able to go to Topeka a few times to see J.P.'s side of the family. We went one weekend to celebrate cousin Brett's birthday. This was the first time that we put Jack to bed somewhere else then had to move him to bring him home. We started in Topeka where we fed him, put him in his pajamas and into the car seat. He fell asleep on the hour and half drive to J.P.'s boss' house so we could watch the UFC fights. Once we got there, we woke Jack up so we could place him in our portable bassinet. After the fights, we then had to put him back into the car seat and then come home to put him in his crib. He was such a trooper, barely fussed with the transitions, and fell back asleep rather quickly. It is good to know that we can do this every once in a while and not mess up his schedule too bad.

The second time we went to Topeka, it was for Friday and Saturday night for J.P.'s 10 year high school reunion. On Friday night, we went to the high school football game and to a local bar while J.P.'s mom watched Jack and the dogs. It was fun getting to meet J.P.'s high school friends. On Saturday, we went to Gage Park for a picnic. We got Jack on his first swing and he absolutely loved it. I love seeing how much joy something so simple can give my little man! After the picnic we went to visit J.P.'s friend Julie and Tim and their little boy Jake, who is only a few weeks younger than Jack. They were pretty cute how they talked to each other and tried to suck on each other's hands! Later that night was the more formal reunion event, so Grandma and Grandpa Price got to watch Jack again. It is so nice to have family close and willing to watch our little man so we are able to have "us" time. The weekend was culminated by a birthday celebration for J.P.'s boss' twins. It was a candy theme, so I was glad that Jack wasn't eating food yet so he didn't get a sugar high!

Yesterday, Jack and I spent some good quality time together. He started the day by going to a consignment sale. I have never been before and I found some great clothes for the fall and winter. I had to really watch myself, those sales could get dangerous very fast! But I am proud to say I stuck to my budget! We then went down to the Plaza to have lunch we our friends Natalie and Robin with their babies Layla and Darwin. It is so nice getting together with other working moms and realizing that I am not alone with feeling overwhelmed with work and being a mom.

J.P. and I are so excited for the upcoming months and the holidays that come with them and all that we will be able to do with Jack! We love being parents and everything that comes with it!