A Toddlers Best Friend

This week we have been keeping Freckles, Nana and Papa's dog. Freckles is an awesome dog and Jackson has become very attached very quickly. They lay together and roll around on the floor together. We went to the park each day last week and Jackson insisted on walking each time holding Freckles' leash. He would proudly walk her by each child and let them know that they could "puppy touch hands" (pet) her if they wanted. His smile was so big and he was as happy as could be watching all of the kids love on her. Today they were even cuddling in Freckles' bed (I wish I had gotten a picture!)
So, here are some pictures of Jax and his new BFF and some updates on the semi-black eye.

The bruise the next day.



Jax wanted to take Freckles down the slide. I convinced him that she and I would cheer him on from the bottom:)



I kept feeling guilty that we didn't have a dog because Jackson was so happy walking Freckles. But then watching her sniff another dogs pee and then try to lick Jackson I realized. . .nope, we're good!



Freckles was tempted by many ducks, rabbits, birds and squirrels during our walk but she was really good and only took off running after one little creature.



He kept saying "come puppy" and showing her different trees and sticks.



He was so proud to have control of the leash.



Here Jax is smiling at a little girl who had been petting Freckles.



Having fun in the bath.



Poor little guy hasn't complained any about his eye.



Jackson snuggling with Daddy this evening before bed.