Jackson, did you know? (@ 15months)

Jackson, did you know that you only allow us to read you one book at night? "Dogs" - it is your favorite, with the big pages and fuzzy dogs through out. We have tried to read other ones to you but you quickly squirm out of Dad's lap and find your book saying "dog, dog" (well maybe not so clear, but we get it!) And you usually like it read twice. Did you also know that you love to drink coffee? It is your favorite, and your dad sneaks it to you often! Whenever we go to starbucks you make sure we are aware of your presences in the back seat until someone has relinquished their frapp to you. You are never eager to surrender it back! You also, at 15 months, have no interest what so ever in walking! We like to stand you against the couch or the coffee table and then step back a few feet and begin to make total fools out of ourselves trying to convince you to walk to us. You think about it, then with your decision made you get this goofy smile on your face, drop to your knees and boogey over as quickly as possible! We quickly place you back, but this time you don't even think about it, your legs just crumble beneath you and away you go. But you know what? We don't mind at all. We love that you are doing things your own way. Your dad looks at you, usually after you have done something very clever, and comments on how smart you are. We are very excited to see where you will go, who you will become. You are a momma's boy through and through. Somedays it can be exhuasting, but most days I revel in it! Whenever we take you to grandma + grandpa dombowsky's, so mom and dad can go on a date, I always return to the news that you did so great. That after 8:30pm (your bed time) you had to be held the whole time, each family member taking a turn. That you worked so hard NOT to cry, even as the evening wore on and you became more and more exhausted. You always hang in there. Such a resilient little guy! You are getting blonder and blonder as the summer goes on. Breaks my heart... well not really, but I was really hoping for a brunette!
Did you know that at 15 months you have the most beautiful eyes? We can't go anywhere without someone commenting on how big they are or blue they are. You are just all around cute!
Did you also know you are very very very patient? In a weird way, I may have your brother to thank for that! He is pretty rough on you, I guess we could call it brotherly love. But you rarely fuss and have yet (even though I know it won't be long) to retaliate.
You also love to go for car rides, especially with your dad. In fact, just a few days ago we were all in the kitchen. Your dad said, "Lincoln I'm going to the bank, would you like to come with me?" You, over hearing this, quickly as your little knees would carry you to your dad, climbed up his legs, pulling at his pants, making a loud protest, "I WANT TO GO!" Is what we were sure you were saying. Well, instead of making your father try to juggle both of you, we all climbed into the jeep, just so you could go along!
We love you dearly Jack, you add so much to our family!