Passed the Test...

      I have found that the "teacher" in me must have some sort of plan every day.  Staying at home with no plan but for Jackson to just play does not work for me. That's not to say that I don't allow him to have free play.  I do, in fact, I enjoy watching him play and interact with his toys.  He seems to be starting to have some fantasy play (I would love to know what goes on in his mind sometimes).  Each day I have some type of outing or activity planned.  It seems to make the day go smoother and nap times a little longer! 
     We usually go to the library on Tuesdays or Thursdays, so off we went.  I can't wait until Jackson can get his own library card (he has to be 4).  I love the fact that Jackson LOVES books.  Our library has a nice selection of board books which are right up Jackson's alley. Also, on Thursday, we discovered the DVD selection too.  He is very much into the Sesame Street characters, specifically Elmo, so choose two DVDs that he carried around with him the entire time we were at the library.  He's actually more into carrying around the DVDs than watching them.  Nothing really captivates his attention on the TV unless it is the Gigglebellies.
     After our library outing, I had planned to run to a couple of stores, but on our way, both boys fell asleep.  I decided that naptime was more important to me than shopping so I went home and put the boys to bed.  Funny how life changes...who knew something would be more important than shopping to me!
     On Friday, we had a playdate at the playarea in the mall. It was so hot outside that this was a perfect Friday (free) outing.  Again I had planned on running a few errands but Jackson fell asleep before even leaving the mall parking lot so home we went.  This was also the day that Kevin left to go on his deep sea fishing trip.  I was a little apprehensive about being left alone with two kids...mostly when it came to bedtime.  I was left on my own for about 36 hours (with some help from my parents, thank goodness) and I seem to have passed the test! Kevin said it gave me practice for when he goes back to the station...ugh!!! That begins this week. Lord, grant me strength.

                         Jackson with all of his musical animals and of course the Wubbanub!

Jackson learning to eat with a fork...he loves the independence!

        Jackson's new Gyro bowl...doesn't work exactly like the infomercial...oh well!

                                Grayson is already one month old...where does the time go?

                            A Fourth of July wreath, thanks to Pinterest. Gotta love naptime!