Five Months

So much has changed once again in 30 days. It has been so fun to see Jackson's personality start to emerge. He is just the sweetest thing I've ever laid eyes on. And yes, I realize I'm quite biased but I can't help but think I have the sweetest baby there ever was. There is something about the way he smiles at you that can just melt your heart in mere seconds.

This month brought many firsts for us, be it events or milestones. On Jackson's 4 month birthday, we sat him in his high chair for the first time. He LOVED it! He must have thought it was the bees knees for sure.

 
We also moved him to his bedroom and he slept in his own bed for the first time on the 10th.  It wasn't as hard as I thought it would be but I do miss having him so close. That walk to his room at 2 in the morning is rough!! I took pictures of his "old" room in our bedroom for sentimental value. I'm such a mom.

Jackson got to go to his first baseball game on March 12th. We went with the Gollahalli family and had a great time.

 

We also went to the Zoo for the first time on St. Patrick's day (Dylan took his first steps that morning so it was a big day for babies all around!). Jackson seemed to enjoy being with the Gollahalli girls and seeing some of the animals but mostly he slept through it all!

On March 19th, Jackson got to "see" his first super moon; ok, well, he slept through it but it still counts right! The next one will be when he's 18 years old so I think it's pretty neat.

Jackson has taken a liking to our food and drinks this month as well! He has staring contests during dinnertime and will reach for our cups if we're holding him while we take a swig. He won't be fed solids until he's 6 months old but it's nice to know he's starting to become interested.

We celebrated my birthday {4/6} as well this month and it was extra special because I know just how much a birthday means to a mom. I was so lucky to be able to spend the day with my mom and my son.  I couldn't have asked for a better present!

It has been quite a month of milestones as well. He's started to raise up on his hands during tummy time which is great.  He is getting so strong.  He has also found his feet! They go straight to his mouth now. He likes to blow raspberries but this trick only lasted a few days.  He seems to rediscover his mouth every few weeks so I'm sure that will return one of these days. Towards the end of the month, he became a very active roller and started reaching for his toys while he was on his belly. I can't imagine the things he will be doing in the next few months. I am so excited to see him continue growing into a fine young man!! 

 

Jackson didn't have a doctors appointment this month so we took our own meausrements!

Weight: 16 lbs, 6 oz (48th percentile)

Length: 25 inches (14th percentile)

Head: 16.5 inches (31st percentile)

Happy 5 Months Jackson!

{4.10.11}

Happy Birthday to Me!!

My birthday was extra special this year because I now understand the importance and true meaning of birthdays since having Jackson.  His birthday was the most awesome day of my life.  My mom has always made a big deal out of my birthday and now I get it!  It's the day life is given and everything is new.  It's like a blooming flower. I am so lucky to be a stay at home mom so I could spend my special day with my son and my mom.

I was born at 12:10 pm on April 6th, 1982.  My mom was in labor for over 12 hours and delivered me naturally.  She tells me my birth story every year.  She was working on the curtains for my bedroom when she went into labor.  It was so cold but her feet were swollen she had to wear flip flops to the hospital! Of course back then, no one knew what they were having but since the day she found out she was pregnant, she knew I was a girl so it was no surprise when I was born at 12:10 that the doctor said "It's a Girl!"  I weighed 8 pounds and was 20 1/2 inches long.

My Nana with me right after I was born (my fav picture)

It has been many many years since my mom and I have been able to spend my birthday together because I was always in school or at work so I was very excited this year to have the opportunity to be with her.  She drove down from Tulsa Wednesday morning and I told her she had to be here in time.  We were going to the zoo and we wanted to take a picture together at 12:10 pm.  She arrived around 11 with cupcakes in tow!  What a fun surprise.  She also got me a Joby GorillaPod for my camera.  I had seen them before and thought they were so cool so it was a really neat present. I think it will be awesome to use with Jackson so I don't have to breakout my big tripod.  After I opened my present and checked out the yummy cupcakes from Gigi's Cupcakes, we hurried out the door to make it to the zoo by noon.  We parked and headed to the Zoo Friends Member entrance. We got in at 12:05 and had a nice lady take our picture.  Then we had our own little photo session at 12:10.  It was so fun to be together...Happy Birthday me!!  We spent the rest of the afternoon wondering around the zoo...enjoy our pictures.

12:10pm...I'm officially 29 years old!

 

Later that evening, Chris took me to the Thunder game against the LA Clippers.  It was really cool to see Blake Griffin in action (he played for OU during his college career and he is amazing).  We had a great time together but man was I exhausted!!

When we got home, I got to open my presents from Chris and Jackson.  I got a Nap Travel Pillow for the nursery and trips to Tulsa, a TheraSpa Turbo Brookstone Massager (which I promptly used on my aching feet!) and the Zumba Wii game (gotta get rid of this baby belly!).  After that, I got to rock my sweet baby to sleep.  What a perfect birthday if I don't say so myself!

Cupcakes!!

What's inside?

A Birthday Surprise from my mom!!

Birthday Surprise

Southern Comfort...this was the BEST ONE!

Wedding Cake

Banana Split

Chocolate Salted Caramel

Banana Cream Pie

Birthday Card from my Mom...I love it!

My mom and I split this one on my Birthday



{Who says you can't celebrate more than one day}

 

Thursday, March 31st...we went to dinner with Jim, Arlynda, Tonya, Anil and the girls to co-celebrate Arlynda's birthday and my birthday.  We went to Cheddar's and it was PACKED!  I couldn't believe it...for a Thursday night, it was crazy.  Dinner was good and we enjoyed chatting with everyone.  Jackson was pretty good but got cranky towards the end so I took him over to the fish tank and he loved looking at all the fish swimming around. Then I rocked him to sleep and he slept in his carrier while we opened presents and ate the largest slice of cake I've ever seen.  For my birthday, Arlynda said they wanted to get me a porch swing for my backyard.  I am very excited about spending time outside with Jackson.  I know we will read lots of books and spend lots of time cuddling on our new swing.  I can't wait to get it.

 

Saturday, April 2nd...we went to my Grandmother's house for birthday dinner for my brother Jud and me.  Unfortunately Jud didn't make it until 9:30 or so but I'm glad he finally got to meet his nephew. We had a yummy dinner prepared by my Aunt Jan...bacon wrapped chicken breast baked in cream of mushroom soup.  The chicken was so moist and tasted so good.  We all had a great time catching up over dinner and all enjoyed Grandmother's chocolate cake with white icing.  I sucked at blowing out my candles although, Jud was supposed to be there to help me out! And a side note, Jackson had his first taste of ice cream courtesy of Aunt Jan!  I was serving cake and looked up to see a spoon of ice cream meeting my son's mouth...I screamed NOOOO!!!  She didn't know he wasn't supposed to have cow's milk until he was at least a year old so lucky Jackson! It will be a story we will retell for years to come..."remember that time when Aunt Jan gave Jackson ice cream?"!!  Jackson didn't have a good nap during the day, so he wasn't exactly on his best behavior.  By the time we left, he was done!  Everyone had a fun time watching him play on the floor anyway.  I got a cute bunny apron from my Aunt Jan that I will be using while we dye Easter eggs with Jackson along with some cash from Grandmother and dad & Jud got me a neat coffee mug.  I already used my money to buy some nursing shirts so I am very excited since my wardrobe has taken a left turn and I don't have much nursing friendly attire!  So thanks dad and Grandmother!