Happy Easter!

This year for Easter we did our usual and went to church the night before so Jackson could participate in the Easter Egg Hunt at our Country Club. They do a really nice brunch afterward and we enjoy it with our good friends. Jackson got 5 eggs this year in the hunt (which was inside because of the weather) which is a 500% improvement over last year (he got none). I guess all the practice hunting paid off!

Jackson has also reached a point where he wants to sleep with us every night. We put him down in his room and it takes everything we have not to go get him with the crying, screaming and banging on the door. He's usually in our room by 3am and in between us. We are going to start taking him back if it happens tonight.

Playing Golf with Daddy

The weather has been so nice in the evenings, we have been walking the golf course with Daddy. He can actually get in 9 holes before it gets dark and Jackson and I get exercise and fresh air so it's a win for everyone. Jackson rides in the jogging stroller or his wagon, jumping out ocassionally to hit (attempt to hit rather) a golf ball with his golf clubs. He stands back with his hands on his knees while Daddy hits the ball. It's so adorable!

Jackson has also perfected his pout and does not hesitate to tell on Daddy or Mommy when he gets a spanking.

Poor Jackson

It has been quite a week so far. Jackson kept us up Sunday night whining and coughing so first thing Monday morning, I took him to the Pediatrician. He had 102 fever and his oxygen levels were low. We got a chest x-ray and a breathing treatment and a follow up appointment for the next morning. Yesterday afternoon, I called the Pediatrician back because his fever was almost 104 and he was miserable. Long story short, he was admitted to the hospital where we spent about 16 hours so they could monitor his fever and his breathing overnight. They did some testing and we will find out tomorrow what it actually was. The scary part though was that every nurse who entered the hospital room had to wear a plastic gown, a mask and gloves. Jackson wasn't allowed to leave the room either. Here are some pictures from the experience.

Just Jackson

Since Jackson only has 68 days left (who's counting?) as an only child, we are trying to spend more time with him doing the things he enjoys. The weather has been a bit warmer so yesterday, Scott took Jackson with him to ride in the cart while he played golf. I can't believe he actually rode and behaved himself the entire time when I can't get him to ride in a stroller at the mall for two hours!

Today, Jackson and I pulled some of his bigger toys out and played in the yard. He's becoming such a little person and we hope he's a good big brother.

News on our Boys

Today has been very eventful. My C-Section has been scheduled for May 7th at 9:30am. We are very excited to meet Preston!

Tonight, about 30 minutes after putting Jackson to bed, he came into our room. He has never walked through the dark house before to find us. He wanted to sleep with us. It broke my heart to have to take him back to his room. I read to him for awhile and he still didn't seem appeased. Finally, I tucked in his Elmos, Grover, his ball and his books and told him that they had to go night night so he needed to be quiet. He shushed me, gave me a kiss and a hug, so I left again. I'm waiting to see if he gets up again. I don't want him to wake Scott up!

Valentine's Day 2009

This past weekend, we went to see Meemo and Poppie. Jackson was good for the most part on the plane to Dallas and the drive to Hillsboro. He wasn't too bad at Meemo and Poppie's either. Coming home though, he was a terror! He didn't want to watch movies so he kicked the seat in front of him the entire flight, threw a horrible temper tantrum, screamed and cried. As we were taxing to the gate, discussing how we were never traveling with him again, he fell asleep.

We are glad Poppie is feeling better as he recovers and that we got to see him. We had so much fun!

Jackson's 2nd Birthday Party

This year we had an Elmo theme for Jackson's second birthday. The party was fun, the food was yummy and I think we have just about every Elmo toy ever made. Thanks everyone for making this day special for us.