Therapy Session

I like to think  that we all have times where we think we might be going crazy because of one thing or another.  Or at least I tell myself that I'm not the only one.  And we all have our little things that we go to to make us feel better, one of mine right now is a mexican coke (don't ask).  The problem though is what to do with a toddler who can't talk?  Oh wait, you put him at a table across from a 2 year old and let them hash it out and laugh at each other.  Yes it was another lunch date with Caroline and Reid.  Luckily we chose the outside eating area.  Reid and Jackson yelled back and forth and then laughed at each other yelling while Caroline and I talked about anything and everything. 

Last week at my Bible study there was a visitor there who asked us what makes a good day good.  Part of my answer was if my day included lunch with Caroline and Reid.  There's just nothing like being with someone you've known forever and being able to let down all your guards, not have on makeup and not worry about what your child is or isn't doing.  There are 3 of us that all grew up together that are still close, sadly one lives in Birmingham and we don't get to see her as often.  I just realize how lucky we are and how rare that is.  So, yes I went sappy today but there's nothing better than trusted friends.

18 months

Since the day Jackson was born people have always told me how fast he would grow up, but I thought it was just one of those sayings that people say almost to make you feel better about those first 3 months.  Yeah, they weren't kidding.  It's almost a warning that you should take it slow and notice everything because before you know it the time has passed.  I've always been one to stop and smell the roses, but now I'm trying to stop and smell the roses, look for four leaf clovers, count grass leaves, anything I can so that I can appreciate these days before Jackson is grown.  I can not believe that he's a year and a half today.  Our lives have changed so much in such a sweet way.

I figured 18 months is bigger than 16 or 17 months, so we celebrated with a trip to the park and then lunch from Carver's.  Which if you've never been there you probably shouldn't go so you won't deal with the addiction.  Jackson had a great 18 month lunch full of baked ham, green beans, macaroni and cheese and cornbread.  I may have snuck in a few bites too.

Here are some fun Jackson facts:

1.  Jackson weighs 26 lbs (50-75%) and is 34" tall (90-95%)
1.  Words Jackson can say - Dada, Cookie, Daddy and he just started "mmm hmm" (instead of yes).  Really?  I guess I'm just the random lady that hangs around.
2.  Some of his favorite foods - pickles, grapes, strawberries, lady peas, cornbread, corn, pancakes...pretty much anything but meat
3.  Jackson is wearing a size 24 month and has worn a few 2T things and is wearing a size 6 shoe.

Little Indian

Yesterday Jackson seemed to be extra wild.  I don't know if it was because of the rain or if Drew snuck him a cookie, but something was up.  He was hilarious all day!  It has been raining off and on here for 2 days and I can only keep a boy inside so long.  Let's just say he had to take 2 baths yesterday because he got so muddy.  The first one came after an accidental fall into a big mud pile.  Not a pretty site.  I thought that would be it, but he wanted to go back out after his nap to wait for dad to come home.  It wasn't hard for him to find more mud to play in.  I decided to take it all the way and make him a little Indian.  Who doesn't love playing in the mud? 

 Then last night, after his 2nd bath, he decided to put his sleep sack on top of his head and run around the house.  If we said "Show us your belly" he would pull up his shirt and keep running.  It was so funny!  Drew said he looked like ET when they dress him up like a ghost.  Yes, we are children of the 80's.

Meanwhile, Duke is apparently hoping Jackson will stick some food on his tongue even while he's asleep.  What can I say?

A pickle for a nickle

Last weekend we took a trip to Huntsville for Big Papa's birthday.  Brian, Gina and their boys came up Saturday and we all played together.  While we were there we had a photo shoot.  Somehow I always try to talk Brian into taking pictures for us.  This time we paid him in wine.  It was a good trade!  The pictures turned out really good, except Jackson was done taking pictures before we were.  It did make for some funny moments though.  Thanks B!

Welcome to Spring...

...or at least that's what it feels like!  I love this weather and so does Jackson!  He absolutely loves playing outside!  This Spring and Summer are going to be so much fun!