Through the Eyes of Jackson Jericho

This is the life...

2009-06-15T22:32:00.000-07:00

Wow, I know I said this before, but I am truly thankful the Doc said I could eat "real food", the sausage patty that you see me denting in the video is what I get to enjoy especially since I'm breaking in the six new teeth that are popping through my gums. Chewing is soooo much easier now. My mom has decided to skip the sippy cup with me, so I'm going for the gold and I seem to be doing pretty good so far. Mommy insists that I make my attempts with the cup without a shirt... I don't know why... I'm just glad it summer. However, as you may see in the video, I don't like when people try to take my cup while raising their voice at me. I get so emotional when that happens, but Daddy seems to be taking exception to that and he is working with me to get through these difficult times. Pray for him. Anyway, that's all I wanted to update you on for now, blog you later.

One and Not Done

2009-06-07T21:53:00.000-07:00

Got that one over with that was tough being carried all the time, people feeding me, giving me whatever I wanted with the slightest whimper of my voice. Man, life is good. I turned numero uno on the 30th of May and I haven't looked back. I started truly walking the day before my birthday and as a present, my mom got me a baby gate. Can you believe? Trying to keep me locked up, well, actually, she's trying to keep me from climbing the stairs; which I do very well. Much has changed since turning one. I've learned that Whole milk is much more difficult for my bowels than formula and that table food is way better than strained peas; especially my mommy's pancakes and eggs. I'm also learning to talk. I can say mommy whenever she enters the room. I can also say dada when I want my daddy to look at me. I can also say baby when I'm looking at a baby or looking in the mirror. Well, that's about all right now. Check out the pictures of BJ when he went to the Kindergarten prom at A.W. Brown Elementary School and I'll talk at you later.

BJ Just Turned Five

2009-05-14T19:48:00.000-07:00

Well, my big brother just hit the "Get out of daycare and go to a real school" milestone. He turned the big 5 and we just celebrated his birthday with a trip to Alley Cats Bowling Center. We had a blast. BJ bowls pretty well for his age averaging about a 105 with bumpers and 64 without. Many of his friends came out to celebrate and eat up all the pizza and cake. He told me thank everyone that came to party with him and he looks forward to doing it all again next year. He already has his gift list ready. At the end of the month, it will be my turn to celebrate. On the 30th of May I will finally turn one. I've been waiting a whole year for this day. I CAN'T WAIT!

Hey Momma...I'm Hungry and On The Move

2009-04-07T09:48:00.000-07:00

Wow! Can you believe it? It has been 10 months already since the world had to start dealing with me. I've grown so much, along with Paris and BJ. You can check out our last vacation a couple of weeks ago by clicking on my picture to the right. So, let's see... what has been happening since the last time I spoke with you good people. Well... I'm talking as you may have figured out when you pushed play on the above picture. Ok, Ok, I'm not talking that well, but check out this video

Pretty good huh? Let me see... BJ's birthday is coming up and I get to move upstairs with him... We're getting bunk beds... yeah baby! Daddy and Mommy will probably move upstairs with me until I get used to sleeping wildly by myself. It shouldn't take long because I love being with my Big Brother. You know he starts Kindergarten next school year. I know! Five already! Well, I figured I need to get myself moving in order to keep up with him, so I thought I would teach myself to walk... check me out.

Now, I'm ready for football... BJ is playing this year, so I have to get ready. Anyway, My daddy is ready to get back on his laptop. He has so much work to do for his graduate classes. He hardly ever has time to play. But he told me to tell you all wassssssssuuuuuuuppppppp! I'll catch up with you all later, probably with updates on BJ's birthday bash and the itinerary for my Big 1st Birthday Party! Woohoo!

Eating On The Run

2009-03-20T20:25:00.000-07:00

I know it has been a while since I have had a chance to submit a blog entry, but my daddy has been hogging all the computers in the house for his graduate work. Well, much has happened since the last time I had the chance to speak. So, I guess I'm a little more active since then...

I can move pretty quickly now as I've completely given up the army crawl. Now, I'm working on the standing thing. I pull up on everything allowed and I practice moving around. I'm very good at falling, which is cool, because every time I hit the ground, I locate something I can put in my mouth. I'm not eating much table food, but nothing can beat the soggy taste of newspaper and cable chords.
Daddy's headphone chords make perfect dental floss for my two teeth that I'm sharpening.I also just started liking french fries. My favorite are steak fries, I love to smash them in my hands and in my hair. Other than Fries and Cheerios, I don't eat much else. My mommy and daddy try to give me stuff, but nothing beats a smooth tall glass/bottle for Enfamil... mmmm!

Well, that all I have for now, I promise to get back with you sooner the next time. PEACE!!!

2009-01-18T19:00:00.000-08:00

Yes, it runs in the blood... I love technology. My daddy has me started already. You already new he has me blogging, but now he has me doing movies and podcasting. I don't mind however... I like the lights and noises.

However, this particular blog entry is to invite you to my being given back to the church. In the spirit of 1 Samuel chapter 1, my parents realize that they have been blessed to watch over me, but I belong to the Lord. So, in public demonstration, they will present me before the church to have the church pray and watch over us as I grow; keeping me protected by the everlasting hedges of God. I invite you to come stand with us on Sunday, January 25 at 10:50 a.m. (Second Service) It would be an honor if you would share in this moment with us and aid my parents as spiritual influences in my life. The world is a crazy place and I need as much accountability as available.

Thanks and God Bless!

All I got for Christmas Was My Two Front Teeth!

2009-01-07T20:49:00.000-08:00

Guess who's cutting teeth, well I guess those that encountered my drool knew it was me. The first popped through on Sunday, and the second made it's way through the gums on Wednesday. My daddy tried to take a picture, but I kept grabbing the camera. He says, he'll get me later.

In the mean time I just wanted to let the world know I truly enjoyed my first Christmas ever. I have never tasted paper so good. It came in all shapes and colors too. I was so excited that I nearly opened everybody's gift for them. Mommy needs to be putting that stuff on the choo choo train spoon rather that green and orange stuff... well I think that is what the colors are.

I enjoyed meeting my whole family for the first time. I was the star of the show. I was held by everybody, fed by everybody, rocked by everybody, but as I was passed from person to person I found my favorite spot... Papa's belly. Never felt anything softer. Amazing... my mommy and daddy spent all that money on their new mattress when all they had to do was borrow Papa's belly. I'm sure he would not have minded.

Feed Me...

2008-12-12T15:23:00.000-08:00

I'm just a little hungry... I don't seem to take my food too well from the spoon, regardless of what the pictures tell you, but I'll chug a bottle down in seconds. I don't know why people complain... look at me, I'm already trying to crawl, well, I can get up on all fours, but I'd rather do it military style and scoot to the stairs. Nothing like good ole' carpet burn. I made the discovery however, that if I can scoot off of the area rug, I can slide better on the hardwood floors. Since the last time I put up a post many things have changed. I battled through a bout with RSV, mommy had the hardest , but I am still pulling through like a champ. I am still taking my puffer twice a day, but I'm slowly being weened off of the medication. However, I think the drugs have boosted my adrenaline levels because I attempted to pull of on the ottoman and stand up. Don't believe me...well, check this out!

Who invented socks? I don't know but I would like to have a word with them! I have fallen in love with my feet, and mommy keeps trying to cover them up with... socks! You lose all the flavor of the big toe when it's covered up with cotton. I'm telling you, there is nothing like grabbing your feet the first thing in the morning and popping it right into your mouth... mm mm good!

I am going to try out for the Yankees next week. I'm a righty so far, but I can throw anything off of my high chair clear across the room and hit my brother, BJ, square in the middle of his forehead consistently. I can also try out for the Olympic Boxing team... just ask my sister, Paris, I try to knock her out all the time. I'm getting good workouts in my excersaucer. I bounce all day, or at least until I have knocked all the toys off of it.

Well, that is all for now, I'm gearing up for meeting my family members that have never had the privilege of meeting me in person. They may have heard me babble over the phone, or even drool over it, but wait until they get a load of me.

Blog you later!

Sitting On Top of The World... At least in my High chair

2008-10-27T20:30:00.000-07:00

Yes, I'm sitting up already. I'm pretty good at it too. My mommy has me sitting up in my chair to eat, but I go boneless when she tries to feed me sweet potatoes. I don't know they call them sweet when they don't have any sugar in them. Well, because she keeps trying to force me to eat them, I developed the "chicken little" face. See...

Well, I'm getting ready for the holidays where I get to meet the rest of my daddy's family for the first time. I know they will be trying to pick me up so I'm trying to learn to crawl and get ready for the chase, but I keep slipping on all the drool that keeps coming from my mouth. My mommy says I'm teething, I say I'm salivating over that steak I saw her eating the other day; and she had the nerve to try to feed me some nasty cereal that she had the audacity to attempt to sneak them nasty sweet potatoes in. I keep saying, "look at the face mommy, look at the face!" My mommy is also trying to make me become a Texans, but my daddy's not havin' that, but he took the pictures anyway.

That's about all I have for today. I'll check back in with you all later, especially as we get ready for Paris' Baptism and my Baby Dedication at church. I'll keep you posted.

Holla'

Mmm! Hands

2008-09-14T21:23:00.000-07:00

Its been awhile since i've talked with you, but I'm ok! We survived hurricane Gustav and Ike by the grace of God and it makes me want to just eat my hands. I'm growing so much and so fast; I guess I'll be getting a job soon. But in the meantime, I'll just chill here and be as cute as possible. I'm starting to sit up a little, spit up a little and get up a little at night. My mommy and daddy used to be able to sleep the night through, but I just smiled at them around 4:00 am and said, sorry... honeymoon is over. They still love me though. I made my solo debut at church not too long ago while my daddy was singing, but not too many people heard me because Mommy rushed me out and took me to the Cry Room. I told her I was singing, not crying, but I didn't argue too much considering she put a bottle and my mouth as a microphone... I didn't sing too much afterwards. Anyway, enjoy the photos, i'll be visiting a town near you soon to sign autographs.

2008-08-30T21:31:00.001-07:00

Getting Buff

2008-08-30T20:24:00.000-07:00

Yeah it's me s itting up on my arms already. I know ... time goes by t oo fast. Well, I have to build up my strength if I'm going to keep up with my big brother. So, I've been practicing my push ups, crunchers and a little cardio by rolling over on Mommy and Daddy's bed to get ready. I caught my first cold this week, but God has truly blessed me because it only lasted a day or two. It helps when I don't have to be aroun d a bunch of germy kids in a daycare where I probably have b ee n sick even longer. My nanny takes good care of me while Mommy and Daddy are at work and she kept me inside. Funny though, while at church Saturday listening to my sister Paris rehearse for Sunday service, a lady came up to my daddy and just gave us some baby/children's Motrin. We didn't tell her I had been sick; the Lord just allowed her to bless us out of the blue. God is good like that. Well... I need to go to sleep. Paris is singing tomorrow and I have to get my rest so that I can holler for her when she gets in the choir stand.

Sorry We Haven't Talked Lately

2008-08-20T21:39:00.000-07:00

I know, I know; I haven't blogged in a awhile, but you have to realize that my daddy has been very busy lately... too busy to even get on his computer. So, you know something was going on. Well, so much has happened since the last time I've reached out to the world. I've eaten more, had my diaper changed more, and I slept more... yep, that's about it. Nah, actually I've achieved several milestones. I had my first real non-gassy smile on July 15 and my first laugh on August 5. I've also been singing with my daddy as he rehearses for church. Last Sunday, I was starting to fuss a little bit at service until I heard the melodious voice of my daddy and I perked right up. I can't wait to get up on stage with him. Until then, all I have is this video as we begin to practice for that moment. Check it out and I'll be in touch soon.

Going Wireless

2008-06-16T09:59:00.000-07:00

Well, it finally happened...I've joined the wireless crowd...my first connection to mommy and food delivery has completely fallen off. NO MORE CORDS!!! I know big deal, huh! Well it is to me because now I get to see if I'll have an innie or outie.

I'm actually enjoying the outside world, even with all the noise...NBA playoffs, Tiger Woods, Daddy snoring...it's all just noise to me, but because my Daddy had all this going on on Father's Day, it made me pretty excited. I miss my brother and sister though. They went to stay with Meme and Papa Smith for the month. They call and ask about me each night. My sister Paris even tried to talk me Sunday, but I couldn't understand. So, I just smiled and nodded my head...she always makes me do that, or...maybe it was something I ate. No matter, I'm starting to smile and my daddy keep flashing a light in my face every time Mommy yells that I'm doing it again. It's usually after I eat because I can't believe I got it this good. I was hooked up before I was born... everywhere Mommy went I had food; now everywhere Mommy goes I still have food...I don't even do much to get it...just a little whimper and "bam!" food cometh. If you had it like that you'd smile too.

Well, it's nap time again and my fingers are starting to hurt... plus my diaper needs to be changed. So, I'll talk with you all later. Enjoy the pictures.

Week 1 and Counting

2008-06-09T06:23:00.001-07:00

Wow, I made it an entire week in this new world, that is starting to become pretty routine. I sleep, eat, have someone change me, then eat, sleep...well, you get the picture. It's a "Simple Life" even includeing Paris...Paris Oliviet Smith that is...mommy says that we use Marriot anyone instead of Hilton Hotels.

It's pretty quiet around here...Daddy took my sister and brother, Paris and Brian Jr. to Louisiana to stay with my new grandparents who I just met last week. They seem very nice...Papa Smith has a cushiony tummy like my daddy. So, when Daddy gives his tummy away to the workout man, I'll call Papa up and borrow his, its better than my boppy pillow.

I went to my first Full Mexican Celebration Saturday. My neighbor held a Graduation party for his daughter and I was invited. There was nothing but authentic mexican food, authentic language indigenous to the culture...which I didn't like because I barely understand my mommy, but what I like the most was the authentic Mariachi Band...wow... I was dancing all over the place until I saw my mommy pick up some food that I knew we both would regret later on. Well, no matter how much I wailed, she ate it anyway and...let's just say that neither one of us slept very well that night. Although Mommy was fine later on, I made her pay for not listening to me...if you know what I mean.

Well, time for another nap...I'll blog later on

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It's Colder Out than In

2008-06-05T17:35:00.000-07:00

I knew I should have looked at the weather before stepping out in the new world, nevertheless, here I am; and boy am I loving it. My mom is fantastic, even though I was cut loose, she still feeds me. My payment however is letting her sleep inbetween feedings...we've got a good bond going on. Guess what? I have a big brother named Brian Jr. (he got daddy's name because he was born first.) I tried to get mommy to name me Brian Jr. Jr. Sissy thought Jackson was a better name...oh yeah, I have a big sister too. Her name is Paris Oliviet. The way she was hovering over me, I thought she was my mommy too. She is always wanting to hold me, rock me, swing me, kiss me, sing to me, read to me...wow, it's all about me. I'm loving it! Write now, I'm blogging from sitting on my daddy's tummy; it's very comfortable. He said not get used to the cushion because he giving it away to something called "Working Out". He's excited though to have me out of mommy's oven. While in the oven, I baked to a crisp 7lbs 12oz and I was 20in tall. My hands are like my daddy's when he was my age when they called him Tiger Paws. That is why I'm able to blog at such a young age; my dexterity is intact already due my paws.

Well, I'm tired now or am I hungry...nah I'm tired. I'll blog later after it warms up a little. My mom says to not worry because we live in Texas, being warm will not be an issue. Until later, after a few more feedings, peace out...like my brother says.