Happy Birthday

Before I met Lofton and we had our beautiful baby, there was only one love of my life, Jackson. When I was younger, I secretly worried that my parents would die and I would not only grow alone, but that my children would grow up without an aunt or uncle. I prayed every night for a baby. Jackson was the answer to my prayers. Fifteen years ago today, at 1:33 in the afternoon, he was born.

We have shared many fun times in the last fifteen years and I'm so excited for Reese to have such a sweet and fun uncle to play with as he grows up.

I love you, Jackson!

good morning

Good Morning!

The Bear

This is Lofton's solution to the sub-zero temperature in our house. Put Reese in a Winnie the Pooh eskimo outfit. It came complete with mittens and ears. As you can see it was not well received.

Never did I think

Little man has not napped well for me today. Sleep has come in short intervals and not in his bed. This lack of mobility has given me time to ponder my last few weeks at home. I have mixed emotions about going back to work. I love my job. It fufills me in a way that I wish everyone's job could, but I also love being at home. I get to see my sweet baby grow and change everyday. When we first got home it was long afternoon naps together in the bed. Now we have mornings full of talking (kind of) and almost smiles. These last six weeks have been amazing...

My pondering also led to this:

Never did I think I would bite someone else's fingernails and think that's totally normal and not at all gross

Never did I think I would be fine with someone's urine, snot, or spit-up in my hair, on my clothes, or down my chest

Never did I think I would cheer someone on as they try to burp and then issue a proud "good job" at their success

Never did I think I would be so glad to see a stinky diaper after a few days without one

Never did I think I would allow someone to scream at me for no reason

Never did I think I would take so many pictures of one person

Never did I think I would want someone to smile at me so badly

Never did I think I would appreciate my parents so much

Never did I think I would love my husband more than I did six weeks ago, and in such a new a profound way

Never did I think I would love someone so much, so fast

Thanks Reese, for everything you've taught me thus far. Our journey together is just beginning.

In case you forgot...

In case you have forgotten what I look like...

This is me. And yes, he is screaming.

Oprah

On Monday's Oprah she is featuring talented kids. From what I've seen on previews she is going to have some acrobatic kids on the show that can contort their bodies in weird ways. Do you think Reese is a candidate?

Saturday night nap position

This is how we hang...

Hey Daddy, is this safe? I'm sitting in my seat ON THE BED. Obviously Mom was not in the room.

sweet face

exaggerated yawn

sleepy face

playing with Daddy one night

He's boring. Mama is way more fun:)

please don't make me take a bath

and please stop taking my picture