Happy Valentine's Day or not! This has to be one of the worst days of the year to be a teacher! Valentine's Day is always crazy, and I am glad that it is almost over!
I had bus duty and class today, so I left this morning before Jackson was awake and got home after he went to sleep. He has had a few busy days. Yesterday he had a Valentine's party at Story Time at the library. We made Valentine's for all of his friends there. He was excited about seeing all the ones he got from his friends. I hate I missed his first party! He also took some Valentine treats to his teachers at school today and made us a couple of surprises. He and Tim enjoyed pizza as their Valentine's Day dinner.
I hate that I missed spending the day with my boys today, but I am glad another Valentine's has come and gone.
Lilypie Second Birthday tickers
Thursday, February 14, 2013
Saturday, February 9, 2013
Whitney's Baby Shower
Today we had a family baby shower for Whitney and Brent and Baby Parker! It was the perfect time to have this at my house because I was forced to do some cleaning and organizing! My mom did all of the decorating and a lot of the cooking. My aunts and cousins also helped out. Whitney and Brent got lots of great stuff. Here are just a few pictures. I didn’t get as many as I wanted to. ( Invitations by Milestone Designs and flowers by Electric City Blooms)
We tried to get pictures of the three babies. This is the first time they have all been together. As you can see, Will was the only one who was happy. Jackson and Brynlee were both tired. I love the one where they all have their iPhones!
We are excited that Parker will be here in the next month, and then New Baby’s arrival will be even closer!
We tried to get pictures of the three babies. This is the first time they have all been together. As you can see, Will was the only one who was happy. Jackson and Brynlee were both tired. I love the one where they all have their iPhones!
We are excited that Parker will be here in the next month, and then New Baby’s arrival will be even closer!
Monday, February 4, 2013
Jackson is 20 months old!
It is so crazy to think that Jackson is 20 months old! He is getting so big!
• Wears 18-24m clothes
• Wears size 5.5/ 6 wide shoes
• Wears size 5 diapers
• TALKS all the time and repeats everything! He can now say Papa, Grandpa, Grandma, Frodos, Ice (ice cream). He walks around saying Mommy all of the time. I think he does that because he knows I love it!
• He will say “No,” and he means it.
• His favorite new thing is to “hide” and then say “Boo!” He does this over and over! It is so cute, and he pretty much does it anywhere.
• Loves trains and trucks
• Loves to eat pizza, peas, pouches…
• Love to go to Mama Penn’s with Noni and TuTu where they let him eat butter and drink half and half cups.
• Has gotten picky about his clothes. He will throw a fit if he does not like his outfit.
• Love to be outside!
• Love to run everywhere. He goes wild in stores.
• Loves that Noni takes him to feed the “qak qaks” after school.
• Love to watch Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Chuggington.
• Is also fond of some You Tube videos.
• Can definitely throw some huge fits! Some of them are crazy!
• We still have paci but only during naps and bedtime.
I am just amazed at how much he has changed over the past few months. He seems like such a big boy now instead of a baby! It makes me sad, but I love watching everything he is learning. We are so blessed to have such a happy and healthy little boy. He has the best personality and makes our days much brighter!
• Wears 18-24m clothes
• Wears size 5.5/ 6 wide shoes
• Wears size 5 diapers
• TALKS all the time and repeats everything! He can now say Papa, Grandpa, Grandma, Frodos, Ice (ice cream). He walks around saying Mommy all of the time. I think he does that because he knows I love it!
• He will say “No,” and he means it.
• His favorite new thing is to “hide” and then say “Boo!” He does this over and over! It is so cute, and he pretty much does it anywhere.
• Loves trains and trucks
• Loves to eat pizza, peas, pouches…
• Love to go to Mama Penn’s with Noni and TuTu where they let him eat butter and drink half and half cups.
• Has gotten picky about his clothes. He will throw a fit if he does not like his outfit.
• Love to be outside!
• Love to run everywhere. He goes wild in stores.
• Loves that Noni takes him to feed the “qak qaks” after school.
• Love to watch Jake and the Neverland Pirates, Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, and Chuggington.
• Is also fond of some You Tube videos.
• Can definitely throw some huge fits! Some of them are crazy!
• We still have paci but only during naps and bedtime.
I am just amazed at how much he has changed over the past few months. He seems like such a big boy now instead of a baby! It makes me sad, but I love watching everything he is learning. We are so blessed to have such a happy and healthy little boy. He has the best personality and makes our days much brighter!
Jackson's First Ear Infection
Sunday, February 3, 2013
Jackson's New Room
We have been working really hard to get ready for the new baby. Even though I would love to sell our house, I know that it is not an option right now. We (Tim) switched all of the furniture around in the guest room to make Jackson’s new room. He has a new comforter and a new big boy bed. We just have to decide on a paint color. Pictures of everything to come soon.
Friday, February 1, 2013
Wow!
Wow! What a crazy week it has been! We have had crazy weather, a mini-vacation, a basketball game, and a doctor's appointment plus our everyday craziness! Last Friday we got out of school early because of freezing rain, so we dismissed at 11:00. We all enjoyed an afternoon nap, and we were grateful we never lost power. Then this past Wednesday, we had crazy tornado-like weather and got out of school early again! Wednesday's weather was definitely more scary than Friday's! Luckily the storm weakened before it got to us, but we still had lots of wind and rain. Where else can you get freezing rain and a tornado warnings in January?
We spent most of last weekend in Charleston celebrating Brynlee's first birthday. We left early Saturday, and Jackson slept the entire trip! We decided to go downtown for a little bit to let Jackson get out and see the horses. He liked pointing at them, but he did not want to get close to them. We also walked down by the fountains and went to the Market. Then we headed to the big birthday. Brynlee really wanted to play with Jackson, but Jackson wanted no part of Brynlee. In fact, he would usually cry whenever she came near him. It was quite funny! Jackson enjoyed spending most of his time outside looking at the ducks, eating chocolate, and playing football with the big kids. After the party, we stayed at Mardie and Mike's along with Tu Tu, Kristi, Briggs, Cookie, and my mom. Jackson liked playing the napkin game with Briggs (Jackson throws a napkin on the floor. Briggs picks it up. Jackson laughs hysterically. ) We had breakfast the next day, and Brynlee stalked Jackson some more before we left. They finally got along when we were leaving!
Some of my students were singing the National Anthem at the Clemson Women's Basketball game, so we picked up the Iveys and headed to the game Sunday evening when we got home. The kids did a great job. Jackson loved pointing to the Tiger, but he did not want to get close to him!
On Tuesday, Jackson had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Johnson at the Jervey Eye Center, and Noni went with us. Jackson was fine and loved looking at the fish. The minute we went in the exam room, he flipped out! The good news is that everything looks good with his eyes, and we don't have to go back! Of course, I am not sure how the doctor could say that considering we saw him all of two minutes, and he barely got to look at Jackson's eyes because he was crying!
Ringling Brothers Circus was arriving in Greenville Tuesday, and they always do the "elephant walk" from the train station to the Bi-Lo Center. That was supposed to start at 9, but we decided to drive downtown and see if it was still going on at 9:30. When we got there, there were tons of people waiting to see them. We parked and got a great spot. Jackson sat in the stroller and was being pretty good. He was entertained by all of the other kids around. We waited about 20 minutes before we saw the elephants. I was expecting them to walk slow, but they were really fast. Then the horses walked by. Of course, Jackson was more interested in the trucks driving down the street, but I am still glad we went. Then we went shopping around Greenville.
I had class on Thursday at Furman, and Tim had to be at school, so Jackson spent the night with my parents on Thursday. He has learned a new trick. On Thursday morning, he got out of bed by himself and went into the playroom. I was in the bathroom drying my hair, and I can't believe he didn't come in there. He did his new trick at my parents' too. He got out of bed by himself and went to the kitchen. I don't know why he has been waking up so early and doing that.
He has been battling a cold for about two weeks now, and we are all ready for him to feel better. We have big plans of cleaning and organizing this weekend. We will see if it gets done or if exhaustion takes over!
I will add pictures soon!
We spent most of last weekend in Charleston celebrating Brynlee's first birthday. We left early Saturday, and Jackson slept the entire trip! We decided to go downtown for a little bit to let Jackson get out and see the horses. He liked pointing at them, but he did not want to get close to them. We also walked down by the fountains and went to the Market. Then we headed to the big birthday. Brynlee really wanted to play with Jackson, but Jackson wanted no part of Brynlee. In fact, he would usually cry whenever she came near him. It was quite funny! Jackson enjoyed spending most of his time outside looking at the ducks, eating chocolate, and playing football with the big kids. After the party, we stayed at Mardie and Mike's along with Tu Tu, Kristi, Briggs, Cookie, and my mom. Jackson liked playing the napkin game with Briggs (Jackson throws a napkin on the floor. Briggs picks it up. Jackson laughs hysterically. ) We had breakfast the next day, and Brynlee stalked Jackson some more before we left. They finally got along when we were leaving!
Some of my students were singing the National Anthem at the Clemson Women's Basketball game, so we picked up the Iveys and headed to the game Sunday evening when we got home. The kids did a great job. Jackson loved pointing to the Tiger, but he did not want to get close to him!
On Tuesday, Jackson had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Johnson at the Jervey Eye Center, and Noni went with us. Jackson was fine and loved looking at the fish. The minute we went in the exam room, he flipped out! The good news is that everything looks good with his eyes, and we don't have to go back! Of course, I am not sure how the doctor could say that considering we saw him all of two minutes, and he barely got to look at Jackson's eyes because he was crying!
Ringling Brothers Circus was arriving in Greenville Tuesday, and they always do the "elephant walk" from the train station to the Bi-Lo Center. That was supposed to start at 9, but we decided to drive downtown and see if it was still going on at 9:30. When we got there, there were tons of people waiting to see them. We parked and got a great spot. Jackson sat in the stroller and was being pretty good. He was entertained by all of the other kids around. We waited about 20 minutes before we saw the elephants. I was expecting them to walk slow, but they were really fast. Then the horses walked by. Of course, Jackson was more interested in the trucks driving down the street, but I am still glad we went. Then we went shopping around Greenville.
I had class on Thursday at Furman, and Tim had to be at school, so Jackson spent the night with my parents on Thursday. He has learned a new trick. On Thursday morning, he got out of bed by himself and went into the playroom. I was in the bathroom drying my hair, and I can't believe he didn't come in there. He did his new trick at my parents' too. He got out of bed by himself and went to the kitchen. I don't know why he has been waking up so early and doing that.
He has been battling a cold for about two weeks now, and we are all ready for him to feel better. We have big plans of cleaning and organizing this weekend. We will see if it gets done or if exhaustion takes over!
I will add pictures soon!
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
What a week...., and it's only Tuesday!
We have had a very busy week, and it is only Tuesday! Yesterday Jackson went to therapy, and he did great! In fact, he did so good climbing up and down the stairs that he has graduated! Yesterday was our last day at Pediatric Therapy Works! While we will miss Mrs. Carol and Mrs. Kelly, we are so happy to be done! I can definitely say that they have been a blessing in our lives! They were both so supportive and understanding. Plus they were great with Jackson even when he was in one of his moods or especially stubborn!
My two graduate classes have started this week. While it is nice to not have class on Saturdays, there are some weeks where we have to drive to Furman twice. That makes for a long day especially when school is already so stressful! I hate that I am missing so much time with Jackson, but hopefully it will all be worth it when I am finished!
In the past few weeks, Jackson's vocabulary has exploded! He pretty much repeats whatever we say. "No" is one of his favorite words. He has also learned: football, yes, duck, puppy, whale, up, book, truck, bus, shoes, cookie, and baby. I am amazed at what he has learned in the past 2 weeks! My mom takes him so many places, and he also picks up so much from school and church.
My two graduate classes have started this week. While it is nice to not have class on Saturdays, there are some weeks where we have to drive to Furman twice. That makes for a long day especially when school is already so stressful! I hate that I am missing so much time with Jackson, but hopefully it will all be worth it when I am finished!
In the past few weeks, Jackson's vocabulary has exploded! He pretty much repeats whatever we say. "No" is one of his favorite words. He has also learned: football, yes, duck, puppy, whale, up, book, truck, bus, shoes, cookie, and baby. I am amazed at what he has learned in the past 2 weeks! My mom takes him so many places, and he also picks up so much from school and church.
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