Jack is growing up!

I can hardly believe Jack is 19 months old...where did the time go??? Last week we took Jack to his 18 month appointment (a little late, I know!). Our "baby" weighed in at 25.5lbs and measured at 33 inches. After the Dr. looked in his ear, she informed us he has an ear infection!!! We were shocked. So Jack is now on a 10 day Rx for Amoxicillin.

Zack and I have decided we need to come out of denial that our "baby" is growing up. There have been signs all around us he is not a baby anymore.

1) He uses his "learning table" as a climbing toy!

"Look at me Mama!"
(We have since moved the table to storage!)
2) Last week Jack decided he was done with his crib. He managed to pull himself up on the crib ledge but couldn't figure a way down other than falling off the ledge! Needless to say he now has a toddler bed.

3)When I'm making dinner or open the fridge for ANY reason Jack quickly opens the fruit drawer, helps himself to an apple and runs over to the couch! It's pretty funny to see.

4) He loves to play and be silly. He doesn't always need us to entertain him. He finds fun in everything around him. (Little did we know when Zack bought this tin, it would be used for so much more!)

5) We took Jack to the zoo this weekend and he actually ran around a little by himself and wasn't COMPLETELY scared of the animals. Notice his feet in this pictures, I tried to straighten them out but realized he didn't want them close to the bear!!

We couldn't believe he stood by the miniature house ALL BY HIMSELF!

He even waved good-bye. 6) He went shopping all by himself...HA, just kidding!!! Sweet little Jack bought me a cute Mother's day card and picked out a great gift...

Cannot wait to start reading this book!!!

Mother's day!

We took my mom and grandma out for Mother's day. The restaurant was PACKED (as we should have expected it to be!). We WILL BE making reservations next time. We made the best of it and exchanged cards in the waiting area...hey at least we had a place to sit. Jack handed out all the cards...

Although he always wanted the cards back.

Even GG got a card from Jack!

Sometimes I can't believe I'm a mother! As much as I like being prepared there is NO WAY I could have prepared for being Jack's mama. I am so blessed to be a mother, I know that being a mother is a special gift from God. I am also blessed to have a mother who loves me as much as she does.

For my mother:

Makes me special ALL the time

Overlooks my flaw and loves me anyway

Taught me to love God with all my heart, soul and mind

Helps me be a better mother

Enjoys spending time with my son

Respects me as a woman, mother, daughter, and friend

I love you mom!