A Day in the Life

Jackson leads a very busy life bouncing between "mommy days" and "daddy days."  Morning time is one of Jackson's best times.  This is his favorite time to coo and talk and smile!  It is also a great time to take a walk around the neighborhood while it is still cool outside.  Then it's time for a story before his morning nap.  His two favorite books right now are Giraffes Can't Dance and I'll Love You Forever.  The past two mornings, he's fallen asleep reading I'll Love You Forever when the last page gets turned as mommy rocks him back and forth, back and forth, back and forth.

Jackson has been telling us that his nap time is over by rolling over on many occasions the past two weeks.  Although he is very strong, he still has to be just in the right position to get all the way around.  He can hold up his head as long as needed, push up on his arms for several minutes and stand for 30 seconds before losing his balance.  

After a nap is playtime.  He has gotten much better at playtime.  He will reach for toys and has about a 25% success rate of actually grabbing them.  He mostly likes looking at all the pretty patterns and colors.  Boosie thinks that if Jackson gets to play, then so should he and will often bring a toy over to participate in playtime, too!!  

In the afternoon, Jackson loves to help mommy with all the household chores.  He helps her do the dishes, fold laundry, vacuum and make dinner. When helping with chores, he's usually attached to mommy via a wrap.  On occasion, Mommy has to get more creative...

And around 8 o'clock, it's time to get cleaned up and in his sleep suit.  All ready for bed!!