It is hard to believe that it has already been a year. When I look at Jackson I think about how much he has changed and grown this last year and it seems like it has gone by so fast. But then when I think about all that he has gone through it feels like the longest year of my life. I initially started this blog to help keep everyone posted about what was going on with Jack, but also for when he gets older to know all what he went through and how far he has come.
Jackson,
Words could never describe how proud I am to be your Mommy. You have changed me in so many ways. You have brought so much joy to your Daddy and I. You have helped us grow both as individuals and as a couple. Each day we pray that God would continue to guide us to be the best parents for you to help you grow and become the man God planned for you to be.
You continue to amaze us each day with the new things that you learn. Right now you are into EVERYTHING! So many new things you want to explore. You have been crawling for about a month now. You are crawling everywhere and pulling up on everything. You are a little speed racer in your walker. I am sure it won't be long before you will be running on your own. We can't turn our backs for a second without you getting into a drawer or a cabinet. You love to open the cabinets, pull out the tupperware and cans, stack them up and then you try to put them back in the cabinet how you found them. You also love opening the drawers on the end tables in the living room and take out the remotes. It is obvious you have learned from watching daddy that you point the remote to the tv. You are such a little sponge. Your latest little game is to turn on and off the light switches when we leave a room.
You try to say new words and we can't quite understand what all you are trying to say yet and I know it can be frustrating for you. The words we understand are momma, dadda, ball, dog (which you also try to imitate them barking), occassionally nite-nite, and go.
You are a little director. You point out your arm to whatever direction and say "GO!" Most of the time it is to the pantry or fridge cause you want a snack. You are definitely your fathers son! You love to eat and are getting pretty good at feeding yourself. We just have to work on you keeping it on your tray and not throwing everything to the dogs. Mini and Mia sure love it though.
We aren't sure yet if you are left handed or right handed. Maybe you will be both. You love to throw balls and you've got a pretty good throw, with both arms so far.
You still love reading books before bedtime. This is probably my favorite thing to do with you. I love to sit and read with you each night. Occasionally you will sit long enough for me to steal some snuggle time, otherwise you are just on the go.
I cherish each day! I love your smiling little face and your "Fletcher Laugh" I don't know how you do it but that it is in your genes. It is contagious. When you laugh everyone laughs.
I look forward to celebrating many more birthdays with you. Your first "little monster" party was a blast. So many people came to celebrate with us. I think it was a little overwhelming for you though. I guess we have been doing a good job trying to get you to eat healthy food; you didn't even want to eat your birthday cake. Instead you cried until I gave you the carrot you were pointing at. You must have a little sweet tooth in you though cause you loved Papa Joe's twix cheesecake he made for you. I don't blame you though, his cheesecake creations are pretty A- MAZING! You were given so many fun new gifts. We just might have to some away and open them throughout the year. And Christmas is just around the corner.
Your stuff has definitely taken over our house. I must say though I love it! Every room I go to, something of yours is there, just a little reminder of the precious little boy in my life. I am so excited to watch you grow another year.
I love you little man!
Love always!
Mommy
