Yesterday we had our first snow. It was a really wet, heavy snow that did not last but first snow it was none the less. I'm really excited to see the snow this year. I won't be prego and Abygail is just old enough to start enjoying it. I hope we can find a place to go sledding! :o)
Another first happened yesterday, Jackson had his first bite of rice cereal. He actually did really well, I think he swallowed about a quarter of what I offered him. Abygail was a bit upset at first that Jackson was getting the cereal and not her (not that she would have eaten it - I think she just wants all the attention) but then I asked her to help me and she was happy just sitting in my lap and watching me feed Jackson. By the end there were so many hands in Jackson's face that he just started to cry and we had to end the session. Abygail was grabbing for the spoon, I was holding the spoon and trying to grab Abygail's hands and Jackson was trying to grab the spoon and our hands.
On Sunday morning we experienced another first: Jackson got up on his hands and knees and started rocking. Since then it's been his favorite thing to do, other than army crawl/inch worm to what ever he sees and wants. I am so amazed every time something new happens with Jackson's development. It amazes me that they learn to do these things mostly on their own, you can help them and do activities with them about how to crawl, how to use their hands, lift their heads, roll over, walk, etc. But really they learn it on their own just by watching us. It doesn't matter when they do it, if they are 1 month, 6 months, 9 months or a year...it's still amazing every time. Whether they take their time or charge right through the milestones - it's still amazing when it happens because the bottom line is they have changed and learned something new and have grown. SIMPLY AMAZING.
One last first happened yesterday. Those cookies that I made finally got decorated. Jason and Abygail decorated cookies. Abygail preferred to eat the frosting and sprinkles but whatever, it was fun to watch.
**UPDATE**
Abygail has finally learned and can say her name. This evening she was even saying her version of our last name.
It is SIMPLY AMAZING!! Last week Ian started getting himself into a sitting up position from crawlling and from sitting up to crawling position. And now he is starting to pull up on things. I can't leave the rail on the crib down anymore :( It is so fun seeing them make leaps and bounds there first year of life.
ReplyDeleteBy the way, Abygail and Jackson are just too cute!!! I just want to squeeze them through the computer. Give that little jackson another couple of months and he is going to be running. Watch out world here he comes!!!
They do change so much so fast-, it makes me sad and excited, I hate seeing them grow, yet i cant wait to see what they do next. sounds like you guys have been having some fun!- Oh and I hate the snow- hopefully garret being excited about it makes it a little better.
ReplyDeleteGo, Jackson!!!
ReplyDeleteYour kids are so stinking cute! It seems that they are growing and changing fast! Must take after her smart mother! But seriously, you sound like a great mom, keep up the good work!!
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