Mars Venus
Amanda: It is truly amazing what a woman can get done around the house with one arm while holding a baby when compared to a man around the house with two arms. Eric: You mean like picking up a spider? Amanda: Touché.
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Gingerbread
Jackson, you know how Christmas is over? Yes. You know how all the decorations are put away? Yes. And there aren't anymore Christmas things around anymore? Yes. So.... Yes? Can we finally go ahead and take down your gingerbread house? No. Well, how long do we have to keep it? Forever. How long do we have to keep it out? For all days.
Big Tip
Jackson: Can I tell you something? Waitress: Sure. Of course. Jackson: My baby brother Eli doesn't have any teeth. Waitress: Oh really? He doesn't have teeth. Hmmm. Not like you, huh? Jackson: Right. .... Jackson: Can I tell you something? Waitress: Of course. Jackson: I love my mama. Waitress: I love that you love your mama.
Forever
Jackson grab that lunch box to take your lunch to camp today. This one? The Toy Story one? Yes Is it mine? Yes. To keep? Yes. To keep forever? Yes. Forever and ever.
Chim chim che-roo
I always did wonder how Bert and Mary Poppins knew each other. Well, Bert is a scallywag.
December Update
I have been waiting to put together an update because Eli had his Echo, EKG and two month appointment today. To catch up, Eli had his SoonerStart assessment last week. It was quite a process and exhausted him (and me!). While he has made a lot of progress physically, like being able to hold his head up when on his tummy, he still ended up qualifying for SoonerStart care. He does not display a few reflexes, particularly the walking reflex. While he did not track for them (he has for me at times at home) he did however show excellent hearing. They will begin coming to the house in January for therapy sessions. In the meantime, we are to start working on grasping, reaching out, smiling, tracking and more tummy time. Eli also had an extra appointment last week at the pediatricians due to an infected tear duct and a herniated belly button.This kid cannot catch a break. On a positive note, while getting some drops for his eye the doctor and I discussed his spitting up and constant crying. S...
