Jackson, the Bachelor

Tuesday I went to school to eat lunch with Jackson. He sat near a girl named Anna Grace. He was showing off for her and was so excited to be near her. She completely played it cool and acted uninterested. I was proud of Jackson for not playing games:) and for being himself. It was slightly painful to watch him putting himself out there, but very interesting.

While at lunch, he said loudly, "I have 40 girlfriends! I just don't know who to choose!" Later that day, on our way home, he told me that he just didn't know who he would marry - Anna Grace, Cate, Natalie, or the numerous others. I told him he had plenty of time to figure that out and just to enjoy his friends. He has always noticed girls and when we initially asked him why the push to marry, he said, "Because I want to be a daddy!" The child loves babies and I think it is such a compliment to Jamie that he wants to be a dad.

Yesterday, Jackson told me he had a plan. "Mommy, I have figured out how to find a wife." I asked him how he was going to proceed. He explained: "I am going to give each girl a box of Legos. Whoever builds the best thing will win the contest and be my wife!" How funny that he is confident enough to believe these little ladies are in line to marry him but even more so... where in the world did he come up with that?

Jonathan and I spent the morning party hopping. He had his Christmas performance for Hand In Hand. I decided to take him at the last minute. They had a cowboy theme. Every other child was wearing denim except for him because I did not pay attention, thinking we would not be in attendance. Luckily, he wore a checked shirt and that blended well. I often dread these things because I spend the entire time running after him, disciplining him, apologizing for his behavior, etc. This morning he got on stage with his class and sang/danced. Once the music started, he shook his bell and his tiny buns. Then, he turned toward the audience, as if noticing them for the first time, and greeted them. He proceeded to try to adjust the mike and everyone laughed. That is all he needed. He hammed it up even more. I was filming it and my camera ran out of juice just as he licked the microphone. Classic.

Have a good evening,
Julie:)
juliewarren73@charter.net