Update

JohnJohn has really enjoyed eating solids. He especially loves oatmeal for second breakfast every day. He loved the rice cereal when he first ate it, but now that he's had other foods, JohnJohn only tolerates it. He also likes applesauce, and he loves sweet potatoes! He makes a mess but he really enjoys eating it.

JohnJohn is getting better at sitting up on his own. He can't get into a sitting position on his own but he can sit for about 15-20 seconds unsupported before he topples over. He doesn't roll over much-not that he can't, as we've seen him do it, but he'll roll halfway, onto his side, and then decide that he's gone far enough. JohnJohn also likes to practice standing- you can stand him up at the couch and let go for a few seconds and he'll stand there holding on, until he realizes that no one is holding him and then he panics. It's cute. He still shows no interest in crawling, but he may skip that completely, who knows. He moves around on his back while on his playmat and loves turning around in his exersaucer.

JohnJohn will now reach up his arms to be picked up if I hold my arms out to him. He still looks unsure when he does it, but he's learning cause and effect- you can see it in his eyes.

I took him up to school today for a picture with Santa. We were having the holiday shop/crafts show and I figured it was the best way to get a Santa picture. JohnJohn just looked at Santa with curiosity, and reached out to touch his beard. I'm sure the picture will turn out cute, as most pictures of my boy do! I also had lunch today with some friends I hadn't seen in a while. It was funny, because my friend Bene, who is only 10 years older than me, had her youngest child there, and she is old enough to be JohnJohn's mom (she is 21). We had a good time, and JohnJohn loved my friend Tracey's two kids, Gina who is 9 and David who is 8. It was very cute.

Oh, and in case anyone is asking, we are not traveling for Christmas or during my two week vacation. We will be staying home to start our own Christmas traditions with JohnJohn. However, our house is large enough to accommodate overnight visitors, so feel free to plan a short visit if you'd like!

Pictures: JohnJohn eating sweet potatoes; JohnJohn not crying anymore because Daddy pulled out the camera- he's fascinated by it