Precious Moments in a Busy Week

Busy. Every mom feels it. This week felt especially busy to me. I wished to get home earlier, leave later, have less to grade, not do laundry or dishes...but of course the week went on with less Jackson time then desired. 

So, I paid attention to the subtle moments.

Sunday - "Come sit"

Jackson has been saying this phrase for a long while but recently it is so much clearer. He was into a book reading kick and wasn't happy till I sat next to him on the step.

Monday - "Allldone"...."Moorr"

A training potty has been placed in the downstairs bathroom. Want a laugh a minute, start Jackson on a having to go potty streak. No, he really doesn't go potty. He even sits on it in pants and diapers, but man is he excited. On repeat for over 40 minutes Jackson went in to and out of the bathroom, sitting on the "potty" taking toilet paper, coming out saying "All done" and then turing around to do it all again.

Thursday - "Hi Mommy"

Sentences!!!! Talk about making your hear melt. Good morning to you too Jackson!

Saturday "Bye Mommy"

Weekends come and you hope to just be home....well errands stood in the way. Jackson and Daddy were playing when I said good bye. "Bye mommy" (sentence number 2). He was so sincere, with an adult, 'Ill see you later' attitude. 

Saturday - "Mickk-ey"

The Chicago Magnificent Mile Lights Parade was memorable!! Jackson saw Mickey and Minnie in the first float. For every float after he firmly requested Mickey. His big, bold, confident blue eyes looked me in the eye and in repeat requested Mickey. At one point he was in tears with such hope. My heart melted that Mickey was not returning soon... 

Saturday - Jackson has picked up on my sweeping habit. Seeing me sweep, he wanted t o do so himself. He got out his little broom and for the first time ever went to shake the garbage and shook out his little dust shovel.

Saturday - "NO"

Jackson wanted NOTHING to do with my brothers freshly cleaned kitchen floor in his apartment.  He would walk to the edge and cry to come save him from his reflection. 

Goofing around with Uncle Bryo