Little Jack’s Corner

You know some of those little “baby websites” you can create online?  I like how they have the neat feature of keeping track of a baby’s growth.  I thought I might create one here too. :) 
I’ll be keeping it updated as the year passes…
 

Date
Age
Weight
Height

May 4, 2008
Newborn
6 lbs 11.5 oz
19.5 in.

May 6, 2008
2 Days
6 lbs 9 [...]

Just like other new moms, I sometimes have those rough, rough days where it seems like I can do no right.  Jack’s crying seems to go on for hours, and frustration gets overwhelming.  On days like these, it takes all of my will power not to go screaming through the streets naked. (Ok, well, exaggeration [...]

And I’m hot.
Not in a looks kinda way, of course, but in a it-feels-like-an-oven-here kinda way!
We had homecoming at church today, which is always fun.  The little pentecostal church I attend was founded by my Uncle (mom’s oldest brother) in 1988.  My father, mother, and I were a few of the charter members - I started [...]

…because you never see anyone when you do!
It’s only when you DON’T dress up that you see people.  And tons of them.  You know…those days when you’re still in your (mismatched) lounge-around pajamas, barefoot, hair in pony-tail, no make up, and baby spit up is kareening down you in a cakey fashion statement kinda way?  [...]

…you have one of *those* days where you have no idea which day of the week it is?
This weekend was hectic.  I’ve taken a break from blogging the past week, and left my “Child of the 80s series” on automation (isn’t wordpress wonderful?!).  It was a much needed break too!  On Saturday, I had my kickoff show [...]

My husband Kevin brings me to tears sometimes.  He has such a good heart.  This week has been realllllyy hot here, and he works on a crew for a local utility company.  Meaning, he is outside in the heat all day long!  Monday and Tuesday really got him drained out, and yesterday was only a [...]

Often, when my dad (Big Jack) is holding Little Jack, he’ll often remark how sad it is that he (the baby) will not remember the times they share during infancy. 
Many times, I myself will get an overwhelming sadness that if something should happen to me or my husband (God forbid!) that Jack-Evan will have no memory [...]

Ok, ok… I know you veteran moms out there with kids that are 3…7….10…25 even… may think I have no right to say this…but sheesh.  I can’t help it. :)   Just two short months ago, my tiny baby popped outta me, wailing his hellos to everyone in the delivery room.
We just had his 2 month [...]

Ok.  I am the quintessential braggart mom.  Go ahead.  Say it.  No, really.  Go ahead.  Say it out loud.
Lisa, your life revolves around your child.
I can take it.  Really.
And while you’re rolling your eyes at me, I MUST must must ignore you and record the incredible “firsts of childhood” moment I just had.  Now, I must [...]

Ever wish you had the time to break away from life and stop to smell the mushrooms?

It’s easy.  Just pack yourself up and find a road less traveled.

You might just encounter spiritual enlightenment along the way.

Once you arrive in paradise…

Lay down your burdens..

Kick your shoes off…

And feel the sand between your toes.

Who knows - you [...]

Jack turned 8 weeks old this last Sunday, June 29!  Not only did he get a treat by meeting his dad’s side of the family and swimming for the first time, but he was dedicated to the Lord during church that morning.
The day was also doubly special because my father - “Big Jack” (Little Jack’s [...]

(Voiced by 8 week old Jack-Evan…typed by Mommy)
 

I wonder if mommy realizes she forgot my shirt?  I’ve never worn these pants before.

Swimming? hahaha.. you guys are so silly, mommy and daddy.
We’re going swimming!  Yay!

Wait a minute, mommy…What’s swimming?
What do you mean my diaper is going to get wetter??
(I’m not so sure I want anything to [...]

Last weekend went by so fast!  Jack-Evan turned 8 weeks old on June 29, the same day his dedication was scheduled in church.  For those of you who may not be familiar, I attend a pentecostal holiness church - we dedicate babies (instead of infant baptism) in front of our church family to show we [...]

I hate the word bored.  Boredom, to me, means that you do not have the resources inside of your head to occupy your thoughts when there are no outside forces acting to entertain you.  The world has a habit of needing to go go go go go all the time.  In this fast-food world of [...]

Whew!  The past few days have been so BUSY!  Jack-Evan turned 8 weeks old today, and also celebrated his dedication to the Lord at our church.
In honor of his dedication, Kevin’s family from New York came all the way here to South Carolina for visit.  It’s 11:40 pm, Sunday night, and I’m a bit pooped [...]

Being the proud mother that I am, I love my son’s name.  I mean, really LOVE his name.  I consider it quite a shame that people only get called by their first name because I wouldn’t mind which name my son got called by. 
Jack.  Little Jack.   Jack-Evan.  Jack E.  Elijah.  Eli.  
Around our family, he gets [...]

As mentioned earlier, Jack-Evan had his first trip to the park today! 
Here is a little video we shot on the slide.  Today was the first day that Jack was able to sit out “forward” in his little body sling.  Usually, he sits facing me and sleeps when he’s in the sling.  It’s exciting that he can [...]

(voiced by 7 week old Jack-Evan…typed by Mommy)
There’s this neighborhood park around the corner from Grammy and Papa’s house that mommy has been telling me about. She says she use to play there when she was a little girl (I can’t imagine my mommy being little). Daddy says it’s also where he asked [...]

Ok.  I have officially had my first physically taxing night with a baby.
Sunday afternoon, I could tell Jack didn’t feel well.  He would whine, doze for a few mintes, whine again, eat restlessly, and whine some more. 
Then at 6 pm the crying started in earnest.  Nothing we could do would console him!
By 8 pm (and [...]

“Friends” (Jack’s cousin Little Robbie)

Lil’ Robbie holding Jack with the help of his mom & sister

Jack & Jeana

Jack & “Karaboo”

Jack is looking at Jeana!

Little Robbie kissing Jack’s foot

“Big Jack, Little Jack”

Don’t tell anyone, but I love cooking.  I mean absotivelyposolutely llluuuvvv it.
(So I’m not quite sure why I don’t do it more often…I…just..don’t). 
I guess it’s easier to just give in and grab the $5 Hot & Ready pizza at Little Ceasars after a tiring day with the baby.
But oh I do love cooking a good [...]

Ok. 
So before I had baby Jack five weeks ago, I had all of these wonderful ideas planned out for tracking his babyhood, detailing his life, and so forth. 
Charts of diaper changes, daily diaries, photograph journals, growth charts, daily naked photo shoots with his teddy bear for the first 365 days so I can create an [...]

I can’t believe how fast time flies.  For new readers out there, I began this blog back in January when I was 6 months pregnant with my first child.  My hope was to record all of the intricacies, feelings, and changes of pregnancy - and to record the growth of “Little Jack” after he has [...]

Hurray!  It’s baseball season for our local team!
 Since my daddy is crazy about sports, what better way to
celebrate his 25th birthday than to go to one of the first games of the summer season? 

It was my first sports event and dad was so proud.
“Wake up boy..” he would say when he caught me snoozin’ through [...]

Hurray…I feel so technosavvy tonight. I just figured out how to work the free photo albums on my hosting account from 1and1.com.
I haven’t created a page dedicated solely to our photos yet, but I will be doing so soon. Until then, I have Jack’s photo album on his “About lil’ Jack” page here.
When viewing photos, [...]

I don’t know about all the other mothers out there, but I sure do love being one.
Each day, the gift of motherhood becomes more and more powerful and consuming. I don’t know how it’s possible, but I love Jack even more today than I did when he was born. 
It’s as if a piece of life’s [...]

I simply can not believe that this Sunday will mark 4 weeks since Jack, my first baby, was born. So many months went into anticipating his arrival - and now time is flying by now that he is here! Already he has hit milestones (such as lifting his head, staying awake more, refusing to [...]

(Voiced by 3 week old Jack, but typed by Mommy…of course)

INTRO: Psst…this is Little Jack. I am so glad to be down here in this new world. I miss living in heaven, but God sure did put me with a fun family. I’ve been having a blast the past few weeks! [...]

Yesterday was quite an exciting day around here.  As my mother and father arrived over at my house for their daily visit with Prissy (my dad’s yorkie), mom said (with a bit of curiosity in her voice)…
“You have a package on your porch…”
Hrm.
Who would send me a package?  I had thought the days of receiving [...]