Jackson is 2!

I can't believe Mr. Action Jackson is 2!  This has been quite a year of activity...to say the least.  Some days I think "We Survived!".  In the most endearing way, of course.  I love our little ball of energy and it surprises me what he is capable of!  (The good and the not so good.)  With all of the physical energy he has, I have been most surprised with his love of books and reading.  He is learning the letters of the alphabet, his shapes, to count to 10, and his colors!  He is quite the sponge!  It also helps that he has an older sister that will take the opportunity to "teach" him whenever possible.  He has begun saying 2-3 word phrases, which has helped us communicate a lot better.  He has turned into quite the chatterbox too!
He also has gotten in to, broken, dumped out, etc. things that I never thought possible!  Let's just say his gross and fine motor skills are not lacking either. :)
All kidding aside, Jackson is a delight in our lives.  He never fails to greet someone in the grocery store with a "HI!" (and sometimes more than once if they don't acknowledge him), he always gives his big sister a hug in the morning, and he runs to his Daddy every day when he gets home from work as if he hasn't seen him in months!  And Mommy loves her hugs, kisses, and endless cuddle time too.
Enjoy his year in review!

NAME: Jackson Lee Bolinger

HEIGHT: 35"

WEIGHT: 28.8 lbs.

TEETH: all except 2-year molars

NICK NAME(S): Jack, Jackie, Jackie Chan, Jack Jack, "Dak" as he refers to himself

BEST FRIENDS: Lily, Jake, Sam, Maryanna, Powell, Lola, Christopher, Maria, Jacob, Judah

AGE: 2

PETS: Kelsey

FAVORITE THINGS TO DO: run, read, swim (more like float with his life jacket on), play in the sand and water at the beach, library time, go to the park, trampolines at the gymnastics gym, brush his teeth, play with big sister, feed Kelsey (and sometimes take a piece of her food for himself...ick!), throw things in the trash, find the moon in the sky (he has a HUGE infatuation with the moon), hit-kick-throw a ball

SPECIAL SKILLS: he can count to 10, is learning colors, learning the alphabet, can identify his shapes (even including octagon!), can drink from a cup, and use a fork and spoon

FAVORITE SONGS: ABC's, Jesus Loves Me, Twinkle Twinkle Little Star, and the "Robot" song (Always With Us) on the VBS 2012 soundtrack

FAVORITE FOODS: "orna" oranges, "meya" watermelon, "wopple" waffle, pretzels (especially the ones with peanut butter inside), cheese, and he'll always ask for "soda" if it's around even though he can't have it :)

FAVORITE DRINK: Milk!

FAVORITE TOY: His bottle of toothpaste.  He is ALWAYS in the bathroom digging in the drawer for it.

FAVORITE BOOKS: "Can you Choo Choo?", "Uh Oh, I'm Sorry!" and "Soccer Feat"

FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: Super Why

FAVORITE PHRASES: "Mama, milk!", "I do it!", "I hold it!", "Ah- some?" (I want some?), "Not yet", "Big..." (everything is "big"..."Big airplane", "Big bug", etc.), "Hi...!" (he will one day be a greeter of some sort...mark my words)

SEVEN WORDS TO DESCRIBE JACKSON: Energetic, Social, Stubborn, Funny, Smart, Lovable, and "Mama's Boy" (my personal favorite :)

We love you, Jackson!  You bring such joy and entertainment to our lives!  Happy BIG #2!!