Jackson: Eight years old!

October 6th, 2015

• The boy is handsome as can be.  Looks just like his Daddy.
• He is into Pokemon.  He and Max can battle for long games and he has quite a collection of cards and paraphernalia.
• We consider him in third grade this year.  He is reading all kinds of different books, although I would not say it is his favorite pastime.  He is working on learning to type and got quite good using a free internet program called Dance Mat.  
• He is still playing piano and is quite good.  He has gotten to a point where he enjoys playing, I think because he is good at it and who doesn't like doing things they are good at, lol? 
• He is super competitive.  As in, he can turn every single thing into a competition, which he will then try to find a way to win.  
• We are working on recognizing when this is unnecessary, like when you are playing with your 4 year old neighbor girl who is like your little sister.  We must be nice to the little sisters!
• He is also into sports, specifically NFL and college football.  He is keeping his own Word document on their rankings and the order in which he likes them.  Good Lord, help me.  Max and Jackson already know and understand way more about football than I do.  
• He played flag football, which just ended.  We had great coaches and he really enjoyed the boys on his team.  We are taking a break from sports after this, until the next season of flag football.  
• He is still a rather picky eater, although I can get him to try new things without as much hesitation as there used to be.  
• He and Max are still the best of friends.  So glad they are brothers.  
• He loves the little guys and is great with them.  Watching Thomas give him hugs and kisses is so fun.  
• He loves to measure himself and weigh himself.  He is certainly enjoying the growing up.  I keep telling him to slow down and of course, he giggles and says, "I can't!"  Don't I know it? 

Current favorite pastime: Wii.

Had a little run-in with the pavement at the park.  Had a great time playing football with the Cowboys for the fall season.

We had a barbeque with friends to celebrate Jackson's birthday, not that I got any pictures of him with his friends.  Lions cake!