Dear Jackson,
What a smart and wonderful boy you are. You are doing just fantastic at school. You're reading has taken off as well as your math. A mind like a trap is what you have! There's nothing you forget. I think you even look forward to your homework. You especially like the extra math timed-tests that I bring home for you to do. Of course, you want so desperately to make your goal each time. Always shooting for the stars. I love that about you.
I love you,
Mom
Showing posts with label Jackson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jackson. Show all posts
Sunday, October 17, 2010
Jackson's Fish
Dear Jackson,
Just the other day, you were counting out 6 fish-food pebbles for your beta-fish, Finny, when you said, "Agggh, having a fish is a lot of work. It's six pieces every day."
You are so funny!
Lovc,
Mommy
Just the other day, you were counting out 6 fish-food pebbles for your beta-fish, Finny, when you said, "Agggh, having a fish is a lot of work. It's six pieces every day."
You are so funny!
Lovc,
Mommy
Monday, April 5, 2010
Oops, at the Zoo
Dear Jackson,
I believe that it was the summer after you turned 3 in which a favorite zoo memory comes to mind. We went to Madison to see Marcie and visit the Henry Vilas Zoo. This is a great zoo because it is free, clean, and full of a great variety of animals that are easy to see for kids. After walking about for quite a while, we went to the eating area. This is an awesome area of the zoo to sit, relax, and eat lunch at. The picnicking spot is right at the entrance of the park with the food stand situated next to the gift shop. The area is nice and open with picnic benches available for many people and families. Around the outside of the eating areas are nice grassy patches with flower beds. Marcie, Scott, Logan (who was only 1), and I were sitting at one of the picnic tables while you were running around (as usual...you never stop moving) close by. Suddenly, Marcie shouts out in a scared and startled voice "Jackson!" My head snapped up to quickly locate you, expecting you to be bleeding or something terrible. Well what happened wasn't dangerous or hurtful, but very "Jackson". Standing on top of a rock situated amongst the flower beds was my boy, newly potty trained. Shorts and underwear down around your ankles while you "watered" the flowers. Butt out in the open for all to see with a great stream going. I sprinted from my seat and whipped up your clothes. Marcie was laughing so hard she was crying. I thought she was going to be the next one to pee. Behind her at another picnic table was a man trying his hardest to keep his laughter quiet. He was very entertained by your innocence. Who knows how many people saw this spectacle. I tried to keep my head down so not to see all the people staring, but truly it was a hilarious situation.
Love,
Mom
I believe that it was the summer after you turned 3 in which a favorite zoo memory comes to mind. We went to Madison to see Marcie and visit the Henry Vilas Zoo. This is a great zoo because it is free, clean, and full of a great variety of animals that are easy to see for kids. After walking about for quite a while, we went to the eating area. This is an awesome area of the zoo to sit, relax, and eat lunch at. The picnicking spot is right at the entrance of the park with the food stand situated next to the gift shop. The area is nice and open with picnic benches available for many people and families. Around the outside of the eating areas are nice grassy patches with flower beds. Marcie, Scott, Logan (who was only 1), and I were sitting at one of the picnic tables while you were running around (as usual...you never stop moving) close by. Suddenly, Marcie shouts out in a scared and startled voice "Jackson!" My head snapped up to quickly locate you, expecting you to be bleeding or something terrible. Well what happened wasn't dangerous or hurtful, but very "Jackson". Standing on top of a rock situated amongst the flower beds was my boy, newly potty trained. Shorts and underwear down around your ankles while you "watered" the flowers. Butt out in the open for all to see with a great stream going. I sprinted from my seat and whipped up your clothes. Marcie was laughing so hard she was crying. I thought she was going to be the next one to pee. Behind her at another picnic table was a man trying his hardest to keep his laughter quiet. He was very entertained by your innocence. Who knows how many people saw this spectacle. I tried to keep my head down so not to see all the people staring, but truly it was a hilarious situation.
Love,
Mom
Pirate
Dear Jackson,
When you were a very little boy, about 1 year old, instead of using the word "yes" you would say "Aye". It sounded as if you were an authentic pirate. Everyone who talked with you and heard your own version of "yes" thought it was purely adorable...and unique. This is a fond memory a lot of your family has of you, especially Daddy's side of the family.
Love,
Mom
When you were a very little boy, about 1 year old, instead of using the word "yes" you would say "Aye". It sounded as if you were an authentic pirate. Everyone who talked with you and heard your own version of "yes" thought it was purely adorable...and unique. This is a fond memory a lot of your family has of you, especially Daddy's side of the family.
Love,
Mom
I've Got My Eye On You
Dear Jackson,
After Sunday school about 2 months ago, we attended church. Pastor Meyer has a children's sermon at each service, and when it was time, he invited all the children to come up. As you, your sister, and other children from the congregation were up front paying very close attention :) you turned your attention from Pastor to me. Using your index and middle fingers, in a "peace" sign, you pointed both at your eyes and then back to me virtually saying "I've got my eye on you." Of course, a few chuckles could be heard from the other members of the congregation. Thank goodness Pastor didn't see you. Although, he would have undoubtedly laughed out loud.
Love,
Mom
After Sunday school about 2 months ago, we attended church. Pastor Meyer has a children's sermon at each service, and when it was time, he invited all the children to come up. As you, your sister, and other children from the congregation were up front paying very close attention :) you turned your attention from Pastor to me. Using your index and middle fingers, in a "peace" sign, you pointed both at your eyes and then back to me virtually saying "I've got my eye on you." Of course, a few chuckles could be heard from the other members of the congregation. Thank goodness Pastor didn't see you. Although, he would have undoubtedly laughed out loud.
Love,
Mom
Sunday, March 28, 2010
Flirt
Dear Jackson,
Your 2nd cousin Nevaeh (same age as you, 6yrs.) came home with me from school to spend the night and the next day with us. We picked Logan up at daycare and headed to the elementary to pick you up from Daddy's JO practice. When you realized that Nevaeh was with me, you got embarrassed and sprinted from us yelling "To the kitchen!" Whatever that means??!! I do know, however, that it was something you said to flirt a bit. Back and forth you ran all the time yelling out strange things. I hope that one day it really sinks in that you CAN'T marry your cousin.
Love,
Mom
Your 2nd cousin Nevaeh (same age as you, 6yrs.) came home with me from school to spend the night and the next day with us. We picked Logan up at daycare and headed to the elementary to pick you up from Daddy's JO practice. When you realized that Nevaeh was with me, you got embarrassed and sprinted from us yelling "To the kitchen!" Whatever that means??!! I do know, however, that it was something you said to flirt a bit. Back and forth you ran all the time yelling out strange things. I hope that one day it really sinks in that you CAN'T marry your cousin.
Love,
Mom
Friday, March 5, 2010
Jackson's Sucker Adventure
Jackson,
A couple weeks ago, you had to go to School Age Care after Kindergarten. During this time, you found out that your buddy Billy had a sucker for you that he left in your dad's classroom upstairs (he didn't want to give it to you at SAC because he knew he didn't have enough for the other kids--thoughtful, huh!). So, you left the SAC room, went upstairs to your dad's room and discovered his door was locked. No problem. You tracked down your "good friend, Bob" the custodian and asked "Will you open my dad's door?". Bob was very obliged to help out. After you helped yourself to the sucker you so clearly could not do without, you popped it into your mouth and returned downstairs. When the supervisor for SAC asked about the sucker, you nonchalantly and innocently told Kathy all about your adventure and to quote "my good friend, Bob".
You are a gutsy, wily, and adorable boy.
love mom
A couple weeks ago, you had to go to School Age Care after Kindergarten. During this time, you found out that your buddy Billy had a sucker for you that he left in your dad's classroom upstairs (he didn't want to give it to you at SAC because he knew he didn't have enough for the other kids--thoughtful, huh!). So, you left the SAC room, went upstairs to your dad's room and discovered his door was locked. No problem. You tracked down your "good friend, Bob" the custodian and asked "Will you open my dad's door?". Bob was very obliged to help out. After you helped yourself to the sucker you so clearly could not do without, you popped it into your mouth and returned downstairs. When the supervisor for SAC asked about the sucker, you nonchalantly and innocently told Kathy all about your adventure and to quote "my good friend, Bob".
You are a gutsy, wily, and adorable boy.
love mom
Monday, March 1, 2010
Jackson's 6th Birthday
Jackson,
On your 6th birthday (or the Saturday following), you had your first party with invited friends. Tristan and Sienna Augedahl, Reese and Riley Diersen, and Kaden Peterson all came to the AmericInn to swim and celebrate with you. Your grandma, grandpa, aunt Marcie, sister, dad, and I were there as well (Josh had to work but called to wish you Happy Birthday and Minna had just gotten home from New Orleans). You were quite the water bug going from life jacket to no life jacket. You enjoyed floating on your back with the life jacket on. After swimming for 2 hours, we had pizza, opened presents, and ate cake. You picked the cake you wanted, so I made you a home-made, 3D, buttercream, fondant Clone Trooper. It was a lot of fun making it and you were soooo sweet when you saw it the first time.
Grandma and Grandpa gave you a beta fish in a fishbowl for your birthday. You gave it three names and finally settled on SharkTooth. From us, you got a new football since you've become quite the little football catcher. Your hand-eye coordination has improved tons since your dad has been working on catching with you. No broken lamps yet, but lots of fun. Grandpa B and Grandma Jan sent you a Star Wars guy. They are always so kind and never forget a special day.
On your 6th birthday (or the Saturday following), you had your first party with invited friends. Tristan and Sienna Augedahl, Reese and Riley Diersen, and Kaden Peterson all came to the AmericInn to swim and celebrate with you. Your grandma, grandpa, aunt Marcie, sister, dad, and I were there as well (Josh had to work but called to wish you Happy Birthday and Minna had just gotten home from New Orleans). You were quite the water bug going from life jacket to no life jacket. You enjoyed floating on your back with the life jacket on. After swimming for 2 hours, we had pizza, opened presents, and ate cake. You picked the cake you wanted, so I made you a home-made, 3D, buttercream, fondant Clone Trooper. It was a lot of fun making it and you were soooo sweet when you saw it the first time.
Grandma and Grandpa gave you a beta fish in a fishbowl for your birthday. You gave it three names and finally settled on SharkTooth. From us, you got a new football since you've become quite the little football catcher. Your hand-eye coordination has improved tons since your dad has been working on catching with you. No broken lamps yet, but lots of fun. Grandpa B and Grandma Jan sent you a Star Wars guy. They are always so kind and never forget a special day.
Jackson's Changing
Jackson,
You've been showing a lot more "attitude" lately. What I mean is that you've started demonstrating more older-kid behaviors like being easily frustrated and giving us the "duh-mom/dad" look. At first I was a little worried about where and why this attitude came about, but the more I thought about the first graders I teach (which is only a year younger than you), you fit their personality profile (for a boy) to a "T". You still say "I love you, Momma" and hug me all the time, though. You sure are a momma's boy and I love that.
Oh yeah, last night we went without a Goodnite and you got a kick out of me telling you about waking you up to use the bathroom. You were definitely sleeping the whole time from your bed to the bathroom and back. You giggled to know you were "sleep walking" and couldn't wait for tonight again. Hopefully with a week or two of me waking you up to use the bathroom, you'll be able to kick the Goodnites.
Love you buddy,
your mom
You've been showing a lot more "attitude" lately. What I mean is that you've started demonstrating more older-kid behaviors like being easily frustrated and giving us the "duh-mom/dad" look. At first I was a little worried about where and why this attitude came about, but the more I thought about the first graders I teach (which is only a year younger than you), you fit their personality profile (for a boy) to a "T". You still say "I love you, Momma" and hug me all the time, though. You sure are a momma's boy and I love that.
Oh yeah, last night we went without a Goodnite and you got a kick out of me telling you about waking you up to use the bathroom. You were definitely sleeping the whole time from your bed to the bathroom and back. You giggled to know you were "sleep walking" and couldn't wait for tonight again. Hopefully with a week or two of me waking you up to use the bathroom, you'll be able to kick the Goodnites.
Love you buddy,
your mom
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