Jackson

While Jay was unemployed we prayed 4 times a day (before each meal and at bedtime) for Jay to get a job, 1)in DFW, with 2)no travel, and 3)benefits. Jackson of course hears (and often imitates) everything we say. Two weeks ago when Jay announced that he had a job offer Jackson immediately asked, "is it in Dallas? Will there be any travel? Do we have benefits (not that he has any clue what that means)?" When we said yes to all three things he replied, "wow, God gave us everything we asked for!" I thought it was so awesome that he recognized that God had answered our prayer. Unfortunately after that he got hysterical crying and begging Jay not to work and just to stay home with him. We explained that God created men to work and that Jack was very blessed to have a mommy who stayed home with him because most kids had two parents that worked outside of the home. Our logic failed and he kept crying.

Jackson is such a cool kid and I love watching him grow. A few days ago we were at the park (definitely not this week of all triple digit weather!) and Jackson said, "God has given us such a beautiful day mommy, we should thank him!" It just warms my heart to see him appreciate what we have been given and learn see God in the little things. And it's especially encouraging on the days when parenting him makes me want to pull out my hair. Did I mention his new favorite activity is peeing on the carpet for sport? Boys are SO different. . .but awesome in their own way!