Happy

As a working mom, I am always asking myself this question, "Are they happy?" Even more so since there are two of them and one of me  - - and many of my hours are spent working or doing the 'behind the scenes' things to keep them happy (and healthy) i.e., having clean clothes, having nutritious foods to eat, etc. So of course, it made me oh so pleased that one of Jackson's first official words (official = said more than twice) was HAPPY...

He said it on his birthday - but I guessed it was a just a sound effect he was making into the microphone of his new, totally awesome, synthesizer. But tonight as I hugged him and played with him he said it over and over - "happy, Happy, HAPPY". At which point I said, "Aw, are you ..... Happy?" And I got the most gracious, angelic smile with a nod of the head. Yes mama. "Me happy."

He ain't no Jive Turkey

When I whipped out the fall decor Jackson was quite excited to find a turkey in the bin. "OOOH Wha IS DATT?!"  He wasn't sure what to think of this creature at first and did the 'hand shake, nnooo nnoooo'. But when mama told him that turkeys are friendly little birds, he swooped him up and they've been besties ever since.

Last night before bed, Jax had me put him down so he could run over to the changing table, grab a blanket and cover up his turkey.  "Baa Baa" turkey, he waved.

Guess who HAD to come for the ride to work this morning? :

He talks to angels

My 'little guy with a lot of love' turns two tomorrow. In shock and disbelief that it's been TWO years, I look back to find the absolute happiest time of my whole life. From the moment this child was conceived, life changed - and for the better. While he has his 'fresh' moments - he finds ways to show me his loving, humorous, entertaining and kind-hearted self, every. single. day.  If there's one word that takes me to *happy* tears - - - it's "MA!"

He talks to angels. See for yourself: