It is getting more and more difficult to be able to steal away time to write. My little boy seems to be demanding more and more of my attention lately. We will have play time on the floor, but I always have to be within an arm's reach (his reach). This past month was kind of a rough one for this Floro household. Both Jackson and I had a cold that held on for about 3 weeks with an awful cough and the hubby wasn't able to get away with not getting sick either. Throw in the holidays as my family celebrated Christmas in January this year and it made for a very busy time frame. Now, as though the long persistent cold wasn't enough, we've had revenge of the teeth rear its ugly head yet again. Still no sign but he certainly is miserable. I once read about a doctor that didn't believe that teething made kids miserable. I would like to meet this man so that I might slap him in the face with a fish. Why a fish you might ask? Why not! There was also a study conducted to see if certain signs that mothers describe are actually related to teething versus something else that shouldn't be brushed off (like high fevers). However, they only listed the window of teething as being a couple days before and after the tooth erupted. Are these scientists also parents? Because I think most parents can tell you that is not a true representation of the duration of teething.
This is the last weekend of Chris' play, of which I am thankful for. I love that he has the opportunity to do what he loves, especially having the opportunity to perform in Les Mis, but I am also thankful for when I can have him home. I know once I start my long runs and really training for the Marathon the table will be turned. We just have to keep reminding ourselves that this is temporary. The show will be over and the race will be run.
Despite not feeling up to par Jackson did seem to enjoy Christmas. He started to understand what to do with the wrapping paper, but, like most things, it just went in the mouth. He got lots of "great" toys (i.e. demon book and demon dog) and some fun blocks that he also seems to enjoy along with other helpful things like clothes and diapers.
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| This thing has the most tinny sound to it, it's awful. Also it's impersonation of the lamb and cat would give most adults nightmares. However, Jackson LOVES this thing!!! |
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| "It's fun to hear you laugh and sing" as I try very hard to ignore you- but again, you will make Jackson stop crying. |
Despite me having to work late on both Christmas Eve and New Years Eve, Chris did a great job at getting Jackson to bed. He certainly makes a great dad.
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| Jackson was a great help with unwrapping presents. |
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| Onsie gift from Mia. Shirt says "I'll have the house white" |
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| "Keep Calm and Bost On" |
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| I don't know if this needs a caption. |
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| Sailor outfit from Uncle Brian |
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| Back of sailor outfit |
Jackson wants to crawl with almost every inch of his being. He just hasn't quite figured out the full forward motion yet. There is that struggle of possibly not being able to watch him crawl for the first time being that he goes to daycare, however, chances are he's doing it in his sleep because he usually winds up at the opposite end of his crib. If that's the case than I have already missed it but it will still be just as exciting for me when he first does it in front of me.
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| I love it when he sleeps... |
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| This is usually the point where he winds up rolling over instead of moving forward |
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It is also getting more challenging to get his monthly photo the more mobile he gets. Unfortunately Month 8 really just ended up in a tantrum:
Fortunately, we did get one almost decent picture.
