Jackson can say his 1st word. And that word is....

Mama

Jackson has a wonderful new skill. He can say "Mama"!!! Yep Mama is his 1st word. Now some of you may say no children's 1st word is always Dada well not mine!! And this is very fair since he looks just like his Daddy. For about a week off and on I would think I heard him say it especially when he wants something or he can't see me. However I knew it was a little early for him to talk so I doubted myself. But I guess he has heard plenty of his Mommy talking so I guess the stimulation works. So this morning when he got home from MeMaw and Papa's he said it as soon as he saw me and when I walked away he said it several more times till I came back where he could see me. So I decided that if I could get it on video it would be proof to myself that he is saying it. So I took the 1st video and he said it so I took a few more video's and he said it on them too so here is the 1st video I took. I guess you can be the judge.

Jackson's unusual sleeping position

Today during Jackson's nap I heard him making some noises. But not crying so I thought he was just playing then I realized he got quite so I went to check on him and this was initially what I saw.

Yep legs sticking out of the side of his bed. So of course I took a closer look made sure he was ok and then went straight to get the camera. Where I was able to get a closer look at what was going on. Somehow he was still covered up with the exception of his legs of course.

Pictures of all 3

We have been trying for several weeks to go to get pictures made of all 3 kids. We finally were able to do this Friday in the pouring down rain.

Laughing

Jackson finds it really funny for me to say Oh I am not sure if it is my voice or what but he thinks its really funny. We got some video of it a few days ago. And yes we know he is getting big for the swing but he still likes it and it says its ok to 25lbs. And this particular swing has now been through 5 kids so I think it's pretty sturdy. Jackson is such a happy little boy and he makes us so happy.

Two teeth!

As I mentioned in a previous post Jackson now has 2 teeth. It took me a while to get a picture but he finally allowed it! It is now through even more he opens his mouth and they just shine. And beware he does know how to use them. OUCH!!!

My sweet Valentine's Day gift.

Last November my cousin Starr and I went to Christmas Village in Birmingham and I found this picture frame that I loved. However, I would not buy one for myself. So I came home with their web address and showed it to Chad. He apparently called and tried to get me one for Christmas but could not because they were not taking orders. So I was shocked to open my really large Valentine's Day gift. I love this frame and I love my sweet husband for remembering that I wanted it and going through all he did to get it for me. I am so lucky to have such a thoughtful husband who always seems to be listening if I say I want something. Yes you can call it spoiled it if you want and I won't disagree....

Here you can see Jackson helping me open my gift.

Here is the picture of Jackson and me in my wonderful frame!!!

It's been a long long LONG week

Let me start by giving you a run down of our past week. Chad had planned a night away for us to celebrate Valentine's Day. We were to spend the night in Huntsville and have dinner there. Well when we left Jackson with Chad's Mom we knew Jackson had a slight fever but really thought it was due to teething. However, after many calls checking on him and his fever going up and down at 10 pm he was a 98.1 so we decided to stay in Huntsville. Well at 2:30 am we got the call he was running 102.7 fever. I was already awake feeling guilty because I was not with him so we pack up that room in record time and came home. Sunday we took Jackson to the Dr. and everything looked fine. His ears were clear, throat was fine, chest was clear and blood work was fine. So they declared it to be a "fever virus". So from Sunday till Thursday we had a bad week. He ran a fever most every day and most all day. It got as high as 103 several times. We of course were concerned and exhausted. And to top everything off Chad had to go out of town Monday night so I was solo till late Tuesday. I did fine Monday night but Tuesday during the day wore me out!! And to top it all off on Tuesday he also got his 2nd tooth. But a tooth does not warrant a 103 temp. So when he will still experiencing the symptoms on Thursday the Dr.s office had us come back on Friday. So on Friday he had an ear infection in his left ear and fluid on his right ear. So finally something to treat. So of course he gets the famous pink bubble gum medicine. And guess what -- he hates it!! We have also found out during this that he also hates grape flavored things but orange, cherry and apple are fine. So here we are to Sunday and Jackson is as grumpy as he can get. He is not happy and he wants to sleep a lot but fusses when you put him down, but goes to sleep in less than 5 minutes.

I am hoping that this week is much better than last and that I get my happy little boy back. Maybe I was just spoiled because he had never been sick in his 7 months here with us but I do not like sick little ones. We were set to go back to the Dr this week to get the remainder of our preservative free flu vaccine but we are putting that off for a week or so. I just don't see putting his through a shot this week with all he has been through and I do not think he needs a vaccine that contains the flu when he is not at 100%. I know there are some cases of the flu already but Jackson will just stay home most of the time anyway. And who knows if they picked the "right strand" of the flu vaccine this year anyway. Yes as you can tell I am a skeptic.....

Here a a few pictures from last Sunday when we were at the Dr. They had to get blood from his finger and he did not like it at all!!!

This was right after they pricked his finger as you can tell he did not think too much of that nurse.

Here he is showing you his boo boo and his band aid!! Do you know how bad I felt having to hold him while they stuck my sweet little boy twice this week. Wow it made me feel horrible......