We have been working on moving Jackson to his new "big boy" room. I'll post pictures when it's complete. He's adjusting well to the idea so far. He's wearing the back pack we got him for his birthday in this picture. He took his entire nap wearing it.
We tried out daddy's new wireless headphones he got for father's day.
No summer is complete without some side walk writing.
We've gone to the park when it's not blistering hot. And of course he prefers the dirt to the slides right now.
We have been able to make it to toddler story time at the library several times so far this summer. And the most exciting part is that Jackson has checked out his very first set of books. We will go back on Friday for more.
I love this picture of Laine and Jackson watching that show Wipeout. It's really silly but Jackson enjoyed watching the people fall in the water.
We've discovered locusts. He enjoys hearing them outside and saying, "hear that locust?" We found the skin of one and took it in to show daddy. Also, as you can see we've gotten hurt a lot. The scab above the eye was from a rocking chair accident. He has a bruised cheek from a fall and the scabs on his fingers are from a coffee maker burn. I definitely don't think I'd win mom of the year.
We enjoyed celebrating Kaley's and Aunt Anne's birthday. Jackson had a blast shooting everyone with water.
Jackson is in a very independent stage and constantly says, "my do it." So, we spend a lot of time cleaning up messes these days after he has tried to do something himself. Lots of patience needed at this house right now!
Now, on to my completely neglected baby #2! Poor little guy does not get the attention that he deserves. This is my first belly shot this pregnancy. As you can see, Jackson didn't want to miss out on the picture taking. I still have about 9 weeks until the c-section. The following two pictures are at 30 1/2 weeks. The last picture is from the morning I had Jackson. I think my belly is already bigger today than it was the day I had Jackson! YIKES!
This pregnancy has been very similar to Jackson's. I was sick to my stomach most of the time until 14 weeks during both pregnancies. Weeks 14 - 29ish were great! And, like with Jackson, around week 29 my body started aching. But I am still feeling pretty well. I haven't had the gall bladder pain like I did with Jackson so I'm hoping that won't be an issue this time. Here's what is completely different: this baby MOVES ALL THE TIME! He literally does somersaults in my belly, mostly at night. Jackson did not do that. I had a sono with Jackson around 26-28 weeks and they told me at the time that he was breech but that he would likely move into place. I really believe he never moved from that position and of course he was breech in the end. I never felt Jackson move the way this baby does. I think poor Jackson was stuck and I only felt his little arms and legs brush my sides.
Jackson is very sweet and kisses and pats my belly. Hopefully he is getting prepared to be a big brother!
4 comments:
Wow, so much to say! First, Jackson is just too cute and into EVERYTHING, isn't he?? Busy man! I know you're having a blast at home with him and I'm so glad you're getting to do the fun things like library, etc, that you've been wanting. These are some awesome memories you're making, girl!
I completely relate to all of Jackson's bumps and bruises. Connor went through that big time and it seemed he was never injury-free, especially when it came time for pictures or something. 'Tis the life of MOBs, ha!
Thank you for sharing your belly shot finally! I've been meaning to ask for some. You look GREAT! They always say that your tummy gets bigger with Baby #2 and also that Baby #2 will be opposite from Baby #1, so looks like that is true for you on both counts. Maybe that means that this baby will be easy breezy for you unlike the beginning with Jackson??
I'm trying to hold back tears for missing out on our visit this weekend. Makes me so sad to think how long it's been and how much longer it will likely be before we can visit again. Miss and love you girl!
Dana, you are definitely in the running for Mom of the Year! Right up there with about three others I know of! All at the top of the list.
I love that you are taking Jackson to the library. I LOVED going to the library when I was young... didn't get to go when I was as young as Jackson, but still... libraries are GOOD!
He is just so cute! Can't wait for the new little guy to get here, too!
Busy, busy, busy. I'd expect nothing less from Jackson.
I love that you're getting to take Jackson to toddler time at the library. What a fun way to spend the morning. Has he found any "favorites" that he's checked out yet?
I'm guessing this set of bumps and bruises won't be the last. He's much to busy to stay away from those. For what it's worth, Alex has his first black eye from all of his busyness this week, too.
You look great at 30 1/2 weeks! I can't wait to meet precious baby #2. I just hope it will be sooner rather than later.
Can't wait to see you this weekend.
Ok what a fun post! I love the belly comparison shots. You look GREAT!! I've thought that all along! You've done so good with your weight, I'm jealous! :)
And I LOVE that picture of Jackson and Laine watching TV together. So cute!!!
And I can't wait to see Jackson's new big boy room! How fun that it's time to start getting everything settled and in place for baby boy #2! I'm so excited to meet him and can't wait to see the new addition to the Ewing family!
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