My conversation with Jackson about what he wanted to have for dinner culminated in him declaring that he wanted eggs and popcorn. That's wierd, I know. But what's even more curious, is that I said "okay" and cooked it for him anyway. What the heck, it's the end of 2007, right? Celebrate with a bang, kid.
Largest - Kitchen/Grill Set
Smallest - Slinky Jr.
Most Consumer - Cash register
Most Celestial - Teddy Bear with right to "name your own star" with the International Star Registry
Most Prehistoric - Tub o' dinosaurs
Most Feminine - Cabbage Patch Doll
Most Masculine - 48 piece tool set
Loudest - Fire rescue truck
Scariest to Jackson - "Groucho" glasses/nose/mustache (it scares the bee-jesus out of him)
Most Likely to Make Other Kids Jealous - TV/DVD combo for his bedroom
Most Practical - Diego umbrella
Most Artistic - Aquadoodle
Most Musical - Floor piano
Most Likely to Inflict Bodily Harm - Plastic helicopter (I can just picture those blades hitting him in the eye)
Grossest - "Boogaz" (a giant plastic nose with slime inside - you dig your fingers in to pull out a plastic "Boogaz" character)
Softest - Winnie the Pooh & Tigger stuffed animals
Hardest - Wooden puzzles
Most Difficult to Put Together - Plastic Farm Puzzle (just ask Grandma)
Most Annoying - Mr. Potato Head (those pieces get everywhere!)
Most Likely to Get Broken First - Buzz Lightyear's spaceship
Thanks for all the gifts everyone!! Unfortunately there were not enough awards to cover all of the gifts he recieved, so those gift-givers that didn't recieve an award this year will just have to try again next year! :) (You know I'm joking, right?!?)
Introducing the newest member of the Maples clan....
Lamar Keyshawn!
As you can see, he's adjusting to his new surroundings and family beautifully.
December 25, 2007 - The FIRST time that Jackson climbed out of his crib at home (he learned this skill practicing on the pack-n-play at Grandma & Gramdpa's house over Xmas weekend).
December 26, 2007 - The LAST time that Jackson climbed out of his crib at home (I hope).
God Bless you, Tots in Mind, Inc., the makers of the Cozy Crib Tent II!! Parents everywhere hope that 2008 will be your best year ever!!
Sorry there's been no posts for a few days. I'm sure you're all just waiting with baited-breath for updates. I've just been busy and not had much to say, I guess.
He's been in a bit of the mood all week, but, as you can see in the photo, things were better today. Let's hope this attitude adjustment sticks around for a while; it is the holidays after all.
Jackson has found "ways", other than being put on Santa's "good list", to make sure that he gets some serious loot on December 25th. 
This music box was the best Walgreens purchase my Mom ever made...and she has made A LOT of Walgreens purchases in her lifetime. She probably bought it in like 1980 or something so this juggling, dancing Santa has really held up. I'm sure Jackson will find a way to break it though.
According to this "expert" face recognition software, Jackson doesn't look as much like Chris as everyone thinks!
These results will really throw Chris for a loop.....he enjoys it so much when people follow-up their statement about Jackson being "cute" with a statement that Jackson looks just like Chris. I think what Chris hears them saying is: "Damn, Chris! You're cute!"
So apparently, the second time around is the charm for Jackson. After refusing to get any closer than 10 feet away on Saturday, he made it all the way to Santa's lap at daycare on Tuesday.
Twice.
Yes, twice. Apparently, one trip just wasn't enough Santa for him. He couldn't get enough Santa. Or maybe he felt like Ralphie in A Christmas Story because he "froze" and told Santa the wrong wish the first time. I don't know. But reports have it that after he went back to his daycare room from his first visit with Santa, he stood at the door and screamed/cried until daycare let him go sit on Santa's lap again. He was charming, I'm sure.
This picture is from his second trip to see Santa. Funny, from the look on his face, you would have NO IDEA that he was enjoying himself here.
Uncle Billy showing Jackson how to jump off the step ladder...and not doing a very good job at it.
This was as close as Jackson got to Santa. He liked watching him, but I think that the jingling bells really irriated Jackson. By the time Santa was leaving, Jackson was waving and saying "bye-bye Santa"...but only from a distance.
He may not have gotten close to Santa, but Jackson's no dummy....he made sure to get the loot from the big guy in red before he left.
