Thursday, June 21, 2012

Jackson

It’s amazing how quickly time flies.  I can’t believe I haven’t gotten around to doing an entire “Jackson” post yet…so here it is.  I absolutely love Jackson – and while he’s only 2 months old and doesn’t really DO anything – he has already added so much to our family and I don’t remember life without him.  He (for the most part) has been such a good baby and has the sweetest face. 

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He does a great job sleeping and his record (although only for one glorious night) was 10 hours.  Usually he goes from about 8 PM to 3 AM, then wakes up again between 6 and 7.  I don’t know what I would do without the SwaddleMe – he loves to be swaddled when he sleeps and even when he isn’t sleeping.  Often he’ll be fussy so I’ll wrap him up and he’ll just look around for 30 minutes or so.  While he does a good job sleeping at night, he struggles to sleep during the day.  I think it’s because Hannah is so loud but when I put him in his crib he will only make it about 15 minutes before waking up.  So, he usually naps in the swing or his chair.

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Jackson loves bath time and doesn’t ever cry during his baths.  However, when I pick him up and wrap him in a towel he cries. 

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I love watching Hannah interact with Jackson.  She takes such good care of him (when she’s not throwing balls at his head).  She always wants to know where Jackson is and what he’s doing.  She’ll get right in his face and in baby talk say “Hi, Jackson.  Hi Buddy.  Whatca doing?  I luuuv you.  You’re so cute.”  She likes to stroke his hair and give him kisses.  If he’s ever on his play mat, Hannah makes sure she has pulled on the frog’s legs to make the music start then she’ll lay down next to him and talk to him like she’s explaining it to him.  If he’s sad in the car she’ll say, “It’s OK Jackson, Don’t cry.  We’re almost home.  Why you so sad?”  She’s also quick to introduce him to everyone she meets.

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We love having Jackson as part of our little family and we feel so blessed.

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11 comments:

Mom said...

So many cute pictures of Jackson. I especially love the picture of him with spit bubbles on his lips. We are very blessed to have him in our family! We love you Jackson!

DC Diva said...

I miss him. Really bad. I love Hannah as a chatty, narrative big sister. So did you. It the hospital pics?

DC Diva said...

Supposed to say: so did you buy the hospital pics?

Bethany Sines said...

oh my goodness, you have two kids!! he is so perfect. and that hair!!! : ) i love reading how sweet hannah is with him. congrats!

mike said...

Very happy and proud for all 4 of you.

love Dad

mike said...

Very happy and proud for all 4 of you.

love Dad

Leslie said...

Oh my gosh - he is seriously so handsome. Also, I didn't used to be obsessed with a baby's hair because I always thought my kids would be bald. Since Molly is not I am OBSESSED with hair on babies. I absolutely love Jackson's hair. So cute

Jill said...

Such a cute family! Your kids are adorable and I love the close up of you and Jackson (and of dad and baby).

ReclaimYourCore said...

congrats!!! SOOOO handsome!

Brianne said...

SOOOOOO CUTE!!! You two make cute kids & you have good pregnancies. I'm expecting a big family from you:) Love your family, we need to spend more time together.

Ryan and Cheryl Harris said...

That first pic of Jonathon and Jackson...no words for how perfect it is! I love it. I love both there expressions. Great pictures.

I miss Jackson. My heart aches to hold him again. He is so special. I miss your whole little family really. Are you sure you don't just want to come to NC for Christmas? Love you.