Eating

Jackson survived last week's bout with whatever stomach ailment afflicted him, however he's still eating like a picky eater. BUT...thankfully, his pickiness includes a LOT of veggies! Yesterday, I met my good friend Lisa and her chicklets at Ikea, and for lunch I got Jackson a plate of mac 'n cheese and some veggies. He immediately spit out the mac, but had no problem eating the veggies. Um...hello, is this my child??! Last night at dinner, I made him a bowl of corn and peas, added a splash of parmesan cheese, and left it on his high chair. I looked over at him after a minute and he was holding his spoon in one hand and shoveling in veggies with the other hand. He couldn't get enough! It even made me wonder if it's possible for a child to eat too much corn. I swear, he'd sell his little soul for another bowl of those little bits of yellow goodness. CRAZY.

We've had several delays in getting Oren, the dog. Mostly scheduling conflicts, but it looks like it's going to happen tonight! I'm so excited--he's much younger than the other dogs I've gotten (he just turned 5) and he's playful! I can't get over that! None of my other dogs ever played, so this is going to be more fun than I'll know how to have. I look forward to taking him along with us to family events and having all the kids get to know him!

It's so good that the weather's warming up!! Jackson and I will be members of the local pool this summer. He's all signed up for a tumbling class and swim lessons, and I'll be taking Zumba (a dancing exercise class). I'm really so excited! Moreso just to have the opportunity to spend some time outside in the sun. It's been a rainy month and rather dreary, so any improvement in weather is welcomed.

Happy Mother's Day to all mothers out there! We'll be spending the day with both sides of the family. I almost never spend MD with my mom (we see her enough during the week that she's not concerned with this one particular day) so this is a treat!