Hard to believe my "baby" is 4 years old! As I was reflecting on this past year, I wondered why it was so difficult to remember many "first" milestones? Sadly, it's because there seem to be few left! He is growing up so fast. I'm just thankful he still wants to cuddle with me every morning. And it's so funny how much he remembers. Now that the seasons are changing and we are having cooler mornings, I have brought out my soft robe. One morning I didn't have it on. He said "Mommy, can I get you your fuzzy scarf to put on? It's so cozy!" Just love it.
He (or shall I say We :) survived his first year of Preschool and he is off again for his second year. He absolutely loves school. And although he will occasionally ask why he can't go to school with his big sister, I secretly think he likes having his own thing. Daddy has discovered that Jackson really enjoys fishing so I know where they will be every Spring from now on! He started soccer this year and his experience with an indoor soccer class last Winter prepared him for a league team this Fall. He had his first game last weekend and loved playing goalie! We are excited to watch him play this season.
Jackson's personality is developing daily and we are noticing his quirks :) Early on in my working career, my manager at the time shared with me this quote from Grace Hopper: "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission." At the time, I thought it was brilliant. However, that was before I had a son who decided he was going to make this his life motto! Jackson is my impulsive child. I have to keep an eye on him at all times or else he is doing something like: putting his fingers in food he is not supposed to touch, taking something that does not belong to him apart, or hiding behind a chair attempting to eat a whole pack of gum! Rarely does this boy ask for permission. He would rather enjoy the moment and deal with the consequences. This may be the start of a very long road for this child :)
Nevertheless, we love him and all the crazy he brings to our family :) I love to watch him meet new friends, talk with elderly shoppers at the store, and have entire conversations with just about anyone who will listen! Jackson, you bring us such joy and laughter! We know God has BIG plans for you, son!
Happy birthday, big boy!
(I filled in some of the below and "interviewed" him with what I was unsure of. Fun to hear his responses!)
NAME: Jackson Lee
HEIGHT: 3' 6 1/2 "
BEST FRIENDS: Lily, Judah, Gianna, Jacob
AGE: 4
SCHOOL: Sycamore Hills Baptist Preschool
PETS: Kelsey
HOBBIES: playing cars, Legos, soccer, dancing to KidzBop, and iPad time- of course
FAV THING TO DO IN SUMMER: go to California and the lake
SPECIAL SKILLS: memorized Llama Llama Red Pajama, learning to write his name, count to 30
WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP: Batman
FAV SINGER: Michael Jackson and Jamie Grace
FAV SONG: Awake my Soul- Chris Tomlin...he calls it the "Rockin' Song"
FAV COLOR: blue and orange
FAV FOOD: nachos
FAV DRINK: Root Beer (he had it in California this summer and went nuts!)
FAV TOY: airplanes
FAV BOOK: Llama llama red pajama
FAV MOVIE: Snow White, Oz: The Great and Powerful
FAV ANIMAL: lion and cheetah
FAV HOLIDAY: Halloween (candy!)
FAV CANDY: Lollipop and chocolate candy bars
FAV SPORTS: Soccer
FAV PHRASE: "Guess what?"
SEVEN WORDS TO DESCRIBE JACKSON: Outgoing, Inquisitive, Impulsive, Jokester, Smart, Determined, Mommy's cuddle bug :)
Jackson's personality is developing daily and we are noticing his quirks :) Early on in my working career, my manager at the time shared with me this quote from Grace Hopper: "It's easier to ask forgiveness than it is to get permission." At the time, I thought it was brilliant. However, that was before I had a son who decided he was going to make this his life motto! Jackson is my impulsive child. I have to keep an eye on him at all times or else he is doing something like: putting his fingers in food he is not supposed to touch, taking something that does not belong to him apart, or hiding behind a chair attempting to eat a whole pack of gum! Rarely does this boy ask for permission. He would rather enjoy the moment and deal with the consequences. This may be the start of a very long road for this child :)
Nevertheless, we love him and all the crazy he brings to our family :) I love to watch him meet new friends, talk with elderly shoppers at the store, and have entire conversations with just about anyone who will listen! Jackson, you bring us such joy and laughter! We know God has BIG plans for you, son!
Happy birthday, big boy!
(I filled in some of the below and "interviewed" him with what I was unsure of. Fun to hear his responses!)
NAME: Jackson Lee
HEIGHT: 3' 6 1/2 "
BEST FRIENDS: Lily, Judah, Gianna, Jacob
AGE: 4
SCHOOL: Sycamore Hills Baptist Preschool
PETS: Kelsey
HOBBIES: playing cars, Legos, soccer, dancing to KidzBop, and iPad time- of course
FAV THING TO DO IN SUMMER: go to California and the lake
SPECIAL SKILLS: memorized Llama Llama Red Pajama, learning to write his name, count to 30
WHAT I WANT TO BE WHEN I GROW UP: Batman
FAV SINGER: Michael Jackson and Jamie Grace
FAV SONG: Awake my Soul- Chris Tomlin...he calls it the "Rockin' Song"
FAV COLOR: blue and orange
FAV FOOD: nachos
FAV DRINK: Root Beer (he had it in California this summer and went nuts!)
FAV TOY: airplanes
FAV BOOK: Llama llama red pajama
FAV MOVIE: Snow White, Oz: The Great and Powerful
FAV ANIMAL: lion and cheetah
FAV HOLIDAY: Halloween (candy!)
FAV CANDY: Lollipop and chocolate candy bars
FAV SPORTS: Soccer
FAV PHRASE: "Guess what?"
SEVEN WORDS TO DESCRIBE JACKSON: Outgoing, Inquisitive, Impulsive, Jokester, Smart, Determined, Mommy's cuddle bug :)
