Thumbs Up/Thumbs Down - #14

Up:

• Jackson had a blast with Halloween this year! He dressed up as a pumpkin (my nephew, Carson's old costume). MiMi had given him some Halloween books, so we studied up on pumpkins and trick or treating. I think he had a great time going around the neighborhood with Daddy and he has definitely enjoyed eating his candy. We can't get him to eat actual food, but when it comes to candy, he'll try it all! Kennedy and I stayed at the house and handed out candy, she dressed up as a ladybug!

My little pumpkin and ladybug! 

Jackson checking out his costume in the mirror - he had to wave at himself of course!

Off to get some treats!

Kennedy and I getting ready to hand out candy.

Prettiest little ladybug!

Jackson and Daddy carving a pumpkin.

• Kennedy had a great two week check-up on Thursday! She is already up to 8 lbs. 9 oz. and still growing! She loves to cuddle and curls up like a little frog on your chest. She is rarely fussy and sleeps well. All in all she is a wonderful baby!
• Breastfeeding is successfully OVER! After following all the weird remedies, I am completely finished and it feels great. My hats off to all ladies who are successful breastfeeders; you truly have a gift and I admire you all!

Down:

• The wind in Mountain Home is insane. All you West Texans may think I'm crazy for saying winds could be worse than back home, but it's true. The only difference is there isn't any dust blowing here. With the colder temperatures and high winds, we are confined to the indoors which means Jackson has way more energy than he should!
• Jackson has decided to be an 'empathy crier' now. Anytime Kennedy is upset or crying, Jackson feels the need to cry too. I really hope this phase doesn't last long. We've just been telling him that he is not a baby and he doesn't have any reason to cry. It's not just with Kennedy either, he was a mess in church today because the little girls behind us were fussing, so of course he had to join in with them.

Jackson sporting his new TTU cap from Pinkie - too bad it didn't help Tech pull off a win or even a decent game for that matter. He sure looks cute in his Tech gear anyway!