5 Year Check Up

Jackson had his 5 year well check last week. Boy, was I dreading this just as much as he was. His 4 year check up proved to be a nightmare. He was literally kicking and screaming the entire time, even before the shots were brought in. Thankfully with a few pep talks leading up to the visit, he did great! Toby was working and I had no choice but to bring Emily, so grandma came along to help. Jackson requested that she hold his hand during the shots. Luckily he only had to get two shots and a flu mist up his nose. The great news is that he will not require anymore immunizations for 6 years! He weighed in at 36 lb 4 oz (18%) and was 41 inches (22%). He passed his eye (20/30 vision) and ear test with flying colors. The doctor thought he looked great and seems to be right on track with all of his milestones.

Jackson is such a talkative, witty, creative, and sweet boy. We are so thankful to have such an overall great kid. We tell him all of the time what a great boy he is. Of course, he has his moments of crabbiness, not listening, and messing with his sister but overall he is such an easy going kid. He is a pretty picky eater but is getting a little better about trying new things. Things I can never go wrong with are macaroni and cheese (ronin), peanut butter sandwiches, chicken nuggets, and hot dogs. He also really likes yogurt, broccoli and carrots which is great. He loves playing with his Legos and his new "worker man" tools that he got for his birthday. He also likes putting on his "work boots"  and working in the yard with his rake and shovel. He is excelling at riding his bike without training wheels. We have even taken some fairly long rides with him on his own bike!  He loves watching various shows such as Curious George, Thomas the Train, and PAW Patrol. He loves movies even more! One of his favorite things to do is watch Transformers, or any movie for that matter, with his dad. He really enjoys spending the night over at Bobby's and playing on her or grandmas ipad. Some of the cutest things he says: constructions=instructions, patterin=pattern, wilnt=wont. I absolutely love that he wants me to rub his back every night after prayers, then he always says "check on me in one minute". No matter how long I wait to go back in, even if its just 5 minutes, he is always asleep! I could go on and on about all of the cute things he does. I really hope, that even years from now, I will remember the sweet things he does and what he is like at this very moment. If only I could freeze time! We love you to the moon and back, Jackson Reid Timmons!