April 29, 2009 - April 29, 2010

April 29, 2009:

April 29, 2010:

Last year, on this day, my little Jackson was the size of a poppyseed. I woke up on the morning of April 29, 2009 feeling hopeful. I was hopeful because that was the day I knew I was going to take a pregnancy test. I am so happy that it came out positive! Jackson lights up my life and makes every day worth waking up to.

Jackson will also be 4 months old tomorrow! Time has gotten away from me again ... this past month he has learned to talk louder (didn't think that was possible but he has proved us wrong). Whenever I have him on his back, he likes to grab hold of both sides of my face (in most cases, he grabs two hands full of hair) and looks in my eyes and just starts screaming at me. Happy screams, of course. It always cracks me up.

Jackson has also discovered his cute little feet. He reaches for them, looks at them and tries to bring them to his mouth. I can just let him lay on a blanket on the floor and he'll play with his feet forever.

I am hoping that his Dr. will give us the go-ahead to start some rice cereal and vegetables soon. This mama is getting ready to retire the her "milk-cow" life and move onto the wonderful world of bibs, spoons, oatmeal and spaghetti all over the walls and ceiling.

In the news of Davy and Nicholya: In May, I am starting an online college course at Grand Canyon University. I will be working on a dual major: Elementary Education and Special Education. I'm so excited to be working towards a real goal for myself and my family. I've always wanted to be a teacher, and now, for once, I feel like it's within reach. It should take me a while to get my Bachelor's degree, but when I'm finished, Jackson will be getting ready to go into school himself and we'll have the same "hours". I won't be the stay at home mom I wanted to be, but this way, I can be working only while my kids are in school.

Kids ... yes, I said kids. No, I'm not pregnant again. (Thank goodness) but Davy and I do plan on having more children. Just a little clarification for anyone wondering: No second baby anytime soon unless God changes our plans and we have a "surprise".

Davy is still working at Coca-Cola driving his giant truck all over Pocatello to deliver you good people the caffeine you think you so desperately need. (Don't worry, I need it too. Don't get between me and my Coke!) He injured his back at work a couple weeks ago so he's now on light duty. Which also means he's also getting light duty pay. I don't think he's really happy working there, so we'll see what happens when his contract is up this October.

That's about all for our little family. We're looking forward to next month: Mother's Day, my birthday and our anniversary all in one month, Go me!