My little boy is 6 months old now! Where in the world has the time gone?Jackson continues to amaze me every day and I just love watching him grow into a little boy. The biggest change I've noticed over the last 4 weeks has been his motor skills and ability to sit up by himself. Not only does he enjoy sitting up and playing with toys but it makes bath time a lot easier!
Just last night I watched Jackson playing with his gumball machine toy and he surprised us by picking up the ball (about 3 in in diameter) and dropped it into the opening of the gumball machine! He also can clap his hands to the "patty cake" rhyme and has figured out how to put his toe in his mouth. I'm such a proud mama!
My job is going well, but I'm still having a tough time being away from him during the day. I miss simple things like the way he smells and holding him in my arms. I absolutely live for the weekends and our special morning time when Sean, Jackson and I can sleep-in together. I love when he wakes up next to me and coos and touches my face to wake me up too.The other day he was sitting in his high chair when I came home from work and when he saw me he threw his hands in the air toward me. It just melted my heart!
Well the holidays are here and we have really enjoyed spending time with family and friends. For Thanksgiving we traveled down to La Grande to see my mom's family. Jackson napped during most of our meal but he did wake up in time to try some swee potatoes and a little dollop of cool whip. My mom gave him an early Christmas present - his very own wooden rocking chair. Since he was still a little wobbly sitting up at the time my mom used a scarf as a seat belt to keep him upright (grandparents are so smart!).
This weekend Sean, Jackson, and I are moving into our own place. Up until now, the Rae's have graciously let us stay with them while we have been transitioning back home.
My dad surprised us all when he told us he was planning to retire in Richland in a few years and was going to buy a house. We'll be his renters until he is ready to come down here. Needless to say, we are very excited and so grateful to have such wonderful families!
