Jackson is 11 months old!

I cannot believe that Jackson was 11 months old on May 4!  It is crazy that we are getting ready to celebrate his first birthday!  I can't believe that my baby is not really a baby anymore!

Jackson

• weighs 23 pounds, 11 ounces (We had to go to the doctor last Saturday!)
• wears mostly 12 month clothes but can wear 18 month too
• wears size 4 diapers
• wears size 3-4 shoes
• doesn't really like formula anymore
• loves to eat pancakes and will pretty much eat whatever we give him
• still has 8 teeth
• finally can crawl but hates too and pretty much refuses unless we make him
• still scoots and hops across the floor (It is pretty cute!)
• will walk when holding onto your hands
• can stand for a few seconds but gets really upset when he falls
• loves to read book and is pretty picky about what he reads (He will slam the cover if he doesn't want to read that one.)
• has a temper (He will throw himself back when he is mad or when he done eating or playing with a certain toy.)
• says "Moma" and "bye bye" and makes lots of noises
• waves 'bye bye" and gives kisses
• loves to spit and blow raspberries
• plays Peek-a-boo (He is so cute because sometimes he misses his head and his hands end up on the sides of his head or near his ears.)
• He plays Patty Cake.
• gives High Fives
• loves to snuggle
• loves his blanket.  (He really likes the Carters brand because of the tags.  He is obsessed with tags!) 
• has major separation anxiety right now.  We cannot leave the room without him screaming!
• loves to play with his toys
• loves to go swing at Linley Park
• loves to be on the go. (Jackson especially loves going to Publix, Target, and Costco!)

Jackson's Swimming Lessons

Jackson started his swimming lessons this past Tuesday at the Y.  This is a baby and parent class that is 2 days a week for 30 minutes.  Tim got in with him the first time.  There are a few other babies who are close to his age, but most of the kids are older. Basically they just play in the water.  Jackson loved it! Of course, he loves the water anyway.  He loves to splash and liked to jump in off the wall too.  We had to skip on Thursday because Jackson has had a stomach bug.  If he continues to love it, I think I will sign him for the rest of the summer too!

Busy Weekend

The last weekend of April has been busy for us. Jackson was not feeling well so we ended up taking him to the doctor. We were thinking it could be an ear infection, but it wasn't. It was probably the end of an upper respiratory infection. He seemed to feel better so we ran some errands in Greenville. On Sunday, Jackson stayed homes itch Tim while I went to church. Then Jackson and I went to Greenville for Ashlyn's baby shower.he wa sa little flirt and showed off all of his tricks.it was nice to getting to spend the afternoon with family. We can't wait for Baby Will!

Therapy

I have decided that I am probably going to need therapy after Jackson finishes his PT. he is going through this thing where he screams the whole time we are there. He starts out okay, and then he begins to cry uncontrollably. It is awful to have to watch. Che still refuses to crawl. Tim went with us again today. Jackson and I took a nap when we got home. It wears us both out- him physically as and me mentally/emotionally. Jackson has been saying "momma" a lot. He is learning how to give high fives. He has also started pointing. He especially loves to point at the birds. He is still scooting/hopping everywhere. He plays peek-a-boo. I love how his hands wind up at his ears sometimes. It is so cute!

We ordered Mellow Mushroom a couple of days ago.  Jackson tried to help himself!

Jackson's New Playroom

Another busy weekend is over, and it is back to work. We spent Saturday in Greenville running errands and picking up Jackson's birthday present. Tim fixed a great dinner, And we enjoyed a long walk.

Jackson is at the cutest age (46weeks). He loves to explore and is very nosy. He has certain toys and books that he loves. He likes to Patty Cake and play Peek-a-boo. Sometimes he doesn't quite gets his hands to cover his ways; they end up covering his ears. It is so cute. He has really started interacting with other kids. I love to watch him at church and with the Ivey kids.

We spent Sunday afternoon turning the upstairs den into an official playroom. We rearranged furniture and toys. Tim put together the shelf we got at Ikea. It definitely looks less cluttered. We need a bigger house to hold all of Jackson's stuff.

Little Man

Jackson amazes me everyday with all of the new things he is learning. He is talking more and making different noises. He is starting to wave "bye bye" consistently. He can stand for a few seconds. He still scoots everywhere on his bottom, but we are working on crawling. He came really close today at therapy! Tim came with us today, and Jackson almost crawled. Of course, he was crying but so close. Today was the closest he has come on his own. He stood on his own for about 5 seconds. Mrs. Kelly was impressed too.

Sunday

Jackson has gotten back into his usual routine. He has been sleeping later and wanting to stay up later.  He now says "bye bye" and "Da Da."  He loves to laugh and play! We are working hard on crawling, but he still likes to scoot. He loves to stand up and has moved down the couch on his own. He is getting so big and independent!