That's pretty much the story of our lives these days. And the reason I've been somewhat MIA in the world of blogging. Jackson is crawling everywhere. And he is also climbing (or attempting to climb) everything. I used to think I was a good multi-tasker. Now I realize that was largely due to the fact that I could plop him on a blanket and trust that he would stay there.
But that's not to say we aren't having fun!
With crawling mastered, Drew & I have a hunch Jackson will be an early walker. The kid always wants to be on his feet. He is now pulling himself up to a standing position on nearly anything he can get his hands on - regardless of how stable or safe it might be. His current favorites are the glass coffee tables (you know...with really sharp corners) and the entertainment center (hello...buttons to push).
In fact, this weekend he stood on his own. He was balancing precariously between 2 laundry baskets when at the exact same moment Drew & I saw him let go. We both lunged toward him expecting a fall. Instead, he just stood there. Perfectly still, perfectly balanced, without holding on to a thing. It was probably 5 seconds - which seemed like an eternity as Drew & I picked our jaws up from the floor - and then he fell backwards.
Jackson is also dabbling in the art of the temper tantrum. Now that he knows he can crawl anywhere he wants, he gets quite frustrated when a parent steps in to "redirect" him. His tantrums usually involve an arched back, an attempt at escaping your grasp and a high pitched squeal.
And if that isn't enough to keep us busy and on our toes...
is it just me, or is there a little bit of ornery in those eyes?!
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