Jackson is 3!

This has been quite a year for Jackson!  Combining all of the mannerisms from the year before with his advancing verbal skills has been quite funny to watch.  It's been fun to see how his personality has developed!  We have seen it all...his jovial and funny side, as well as the strong-willed and stubborn.  This boy has surprised us with his love of arguing and attempt at reasoning with us.  I will have to admit, this most likely comes from me, but I did not expect to see it so soon!  He and his big sister are giving us a run for our money in this area!

Jackson just started Preschool this year.  He was thrilled!  Like his sister, he enjoys telling me all about his day...especially highlighting his "snack time".  I am noticing how independent he is becoming and realizing that "toddler-hood" feels ages behind us now.  He has learned many new skills such as dressing himself and putting on his shoes (crocs and flip-flops).  He gets easily frustrated when he cannot complete tasks as well as his older sister.  He is very competitive and motivated to do it himself, though, and will rarely let me help him.

Jackson seems to be mechanically-inclined and loves to try to take things apart.  I always catch him in the drawer getting out the screwdriver to "fix" something, or playing with his toolbox kit.  Over the summer, we found out he was capable to start a car on his own!  The keys have not been left in the ignition since!

We are so proud of you, Jackson!  Not a day goes by that I don't thank the Lord for you and what a blessing you are to our family.  I love you!  Happy Birthday, son!

NAME: Jackson Lee

HEIGHT: 3' 3"

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

AGE: 3

SCHOOL: Sycamore Hills Baptist Preschool

PETS: Kelsey

FAVORITE THINGS TO DO:: chase chickens, wrestle with Daddy, dance to Kidz Bop, run and hop, play soccer, read books, play games with Lily, Legos, trains, cars, iPad time

SPECIAL SKILLS: dressing and undressing himself, speaking in full sentences and able to follow multiple-step directions, potty-trained (YAY!!), knows all shapes, colors, and numbers to (almost) 20!

FAVORITE SONGS: ABC's, The B.I.B.L.E, Trust and Obey, Jesus Loves Me, Michael Jackson's Best Hits

FAVORITE FOOD: Popcorn...although this boy loves to eat any snacks! And he is our "try it" kid. He will try anything once....including spicy stuff!

FAVORITE TOYS: balls, cars, trains

FAVORITE BOOK: Oh No, George! (We returned this to the library after renewing it, and he found it on the shelf so we could check it out again!)

FAVORITE CANDY: Lollipops, gum, and mints (thank you Grandpa L.!)

FAVORITE T.V. SHOW: Peppa Pig, Paw Patrol

FAVORITE SPORTS: Soccer, Basketball, Football, Baseball

FAVORITE PHRASE: besides asking for something to eat/drink constantly?! Hmm...

"We're buddies, right?", "Oker dokers, artichokers", "What?" (This drives me nuts!  He says it even when he has fully heard and understood what you just said!), "Because..." (He uses this to explain his poor behavior when he is getting in trouble.  What follows is some far-fetched explanation that usually does not make sense.)

SEVEN TRAITS TO DESCRIBE JACKSON: Independent, Strong-Willed, Loving, Funny, Center of Attention, Smart, Daddy's Boy