Happy Birthday buddy! You are only three but those fingers are hard to figure out. You had lots of fun at your pirate party!

Happy Birthday Jackson!

Dear Jackson,

Three years ago today you came into our life. You expanded our family by one but our hearts by 100. Your first day on this earth you were wide-eyed and taking everything in and that hasn't changed. I love your curiosity about the world and your excitement over the simple things in life. I love that you make me stop to look at an ant crawling across the road. I even love that you walk at your own slow pace even though it drives me crazy sometimes it also reminds me that we all need to slow down sometimes. I love watching you try to learn new things even when your patience wears thin and you get mad at whatever you are trying to do. I know it's because you want to do it the best that you can. You are all boy and as rough and tumble as you can be. Sometimes it scares me when you fall over or get hit but those are the times you seem to laugh the hardest. Most of all I love the way you love. You always make sure that you give everyone good night hugs and kisses and you love to stop and snuggle. Out of the blue you will say "I love you Mommy, you are the best ever." Your smile brightens my day and your giggle melts my heart.

I want so much for you my son. But most of all I just want you to keep smiling and keep giggling.

I love you,
Mom

Here are some pics from Easter. I think they are pretty self-explanatory! We took the kids to an Easter Egg hunt then decorated eggs. Jackson had a little problem with his pants that day, they didn't want to stay up! He also thought that he needed to crack all of his eggs after they were colored. They were a little messed up.

it continues..

Well the potty training continues. We are progressing but not there yet. We had an accident today. I was in the living room and he was in the kitchen (thankfully on the linoleum!) and I hear "Mom, my potty is spilling!". He has many different explanations for what his "potty" is doing at the time. I hate potty training. Have I said that already? I really dislike it quite a lot.

Life has been very busy lately and I haven't had much time to post on here. Abigail started swimming lessons again last night. It's at a different pool than last time but the class is only her and her friend Brandon so I think it will be a good learning environment. The other pool we went to was always full. She is enjoying it. They both had a fun spring break and got to spend the night with Auntie Leah and Grandma Rosie. Jackson broke Auntie Leah in good by throwing up in her bed and all over her floor. I found that mildly amusing even though she didn't. ;) I only found it amusing because I for once didn't have to clean it up! It's the simple things in life ya know?