Good Morning from Jackson

I didn't catch all his talking on camera...very disappointed.  I woke up to lots of talking this morning (no crying these days when he wakes up) through the monitor.  I listened to him a bit while I laid in bed and decided to go see what he was up to.  Of course the second I got there he stopped talking! But thought I'd share our morning greeting. 

He has started to sleep in the corner of the crib.  I put him down on his back on one end and by the time I get back downstairs he is in the corner of the crib on his belly (and he wedges himself ALL the way in the corner, kind of scares me a big!)  Then in the morning he rolls back over, plays a bit and then I go get him.  He is so predictable!  Love watching this little guy grow!  OH, and pardon the white noise in the background...that's what my little man sleeps to!

Mommy's Favorite Things

To please all those that follow the blog and suggested this, here are a few of Mommy's Favorite Things:

1. Looks bad that I'm putting this at the #1 spot but it's the truth!  Can't find other wine (keep trying) that I like as much as this one:  Ravenswood Zinfandel Vintner's Blend

2. Now that I'm back to working out a lot more and watching my diet more strictly, I like to follow up dinner with a VERY little sweet treat.  It helps me from wanting a big bowl of icecream, so instead I have 1 and its only 20 Calories!! Dark Chocolate Hershey Kiss!! If its a bad day I may splurge on 2 or 3 and still under 100 Calories!!!

3. I love cooking and finding new recipes.  It's one of my favorite things to do these days.  The kitchen seems to be where I am when Jackson is sleeping.  Between cooking his food, making make ahead/freeze meals, making homemade dressings/sauces, and making up my own new dishes etc I keep the dirty dishes coming!

4.  I love taking pictures with my Canon camera. I have a couple different lenses now and love trying out new things. I haven't had the time yet to read the book Rob got me so I can take my photography to the next level but I will do it before Jackson turns 1...that's my goal anyways

5. Books.  Jackson has gotten in the way of these lately, but I do love to read when I have the time.  I like crime thrillers, funny girly books (don't know how else to describe them), or sappy Nicholas Sparks books.

   

6. Deals, deals and more deals. I'm a coupon diva and super shopper when it comes to grocery shopping. Sometimes I'm a little obsessed but I feel so good when I save $75 on ONE grocery bill. I have my secrets and tips and tricks and it takes a lot of work but its worth it and it makes me feel SOOOOOOOOOOO good. Such a high!!

 

7. Sewing & Crafting, hence my new little business.  I love making things whether that is my rosettes, working on the scrapbooks, making baby gifts, just being CRAFTY

 

8.  My family.  If I have none of the above, just being with my family is a very good thing. Probably should be listed as #1 above the wine, but these are in no particular order.  

                           

Jackson is 5 Months Old!!!

Jackson is 5 months old today! How time flies!!!

At 5 Months Old Jackson:

- You weigh 18 lbs, 4 oz

- Love rolling over, now both ways, but prefer being on your tummy. 

- Now roll over and sleep on your belly

- Wearing 6-9 and 9 month clothes

- Still sleep from 6:30/7PM to 7/8AM
- Still love your teething toys, mom's knuckle, bib, burpcloth (ok anything you can insert in mouth)
- Wearing Size 3 Diapers
- LOVE standing (with assistance of course).  If you are fussy, just standing you up on our lap will get a BIG grin
- Love Mommy's hair and when it tickles your face
- Babbling now and trying to mimic some sounds
- Like to try to copy the faces we make
- Eat four 8oz bottles per day and 2 Rice Cereal Meals
- Eating some baby food now, homemade by Mommy:  Sweet Potato, Apples, Bananas, Green Beans, Peaches, & Peas
- Same nap schedule you had at 4 months
- Loves trying to sit up.  You haven't mastered it yet but trying REALLY hard
- Hang out in the exersaucer for long periods of time
- Very ticklish: ribs, armpits, just under your chin
- Really like mealtime and open your mouth and make sounds the second we put you in the highchair

Jackson is one Noisy Guy!!!

Jackson always cracks us up with the noises and faces he makes. He is very animated and lets his personality show!  Here are a couple videos from this week with new noises and such.  He is "talking" NON stop.  I have a feeling he will be quite the little ham as he grows up.  He LOVES when Mommy turns on the video camera and seems to like performing when he gets everyone's attention.  I'm going to have my hands full for sure!!!!

FAVORITE THINGS

Here are some of Jackson's favorite things these days:

LOVES LOVES LOVES his Exersaucer

Lights up and plays music, Ethan got this for Jackson since it was his favorite toy too. Jackson loves it!

Yummy teether!!

Leap Frog Arch Learning Gym

Knitted Blocks by Grammie

Bumbo now w/ tray for his toys!!