Long over due

It has been forever since I have updated, so hopefully it will not get too lengthy!

Jagger is still rotten to the core and VERY active! He is not crawling, but he can get places if he wants to! He is now taking little steps when we hold him up on his feet. I put him in the walker a few days ago and he started zooming across the living room, watch out toes! He now has 2 more teeth, his top front teeth. He can drink from a straw like it is second nature! I have been letting him try it out on my straw every time I had one, but he never got anything. We ate at noodles and co. a 2 weeks ago and I was drinking root beer. I let him play with my straw, like normal, when I felt the straw get cold! He then had a face like what the heck was that! Mostly he just gets water, but he has tried lemonade also! He loves his solid foods still, but he is wanting to feed himself more and more. I have been giving him his normal amount of purees and then always give him a finger food afterwards, he loves it! Last night he tried baked potato. He didn't dislike it, but wasn't super interested in it. Daddy built Jagger a swing in the backyard, it is a race car! He loves to swing! His Gran took him to the park alot last week to swing and watch the big kids, I think he had a great time!

I had my gall bladder removed a week ago today. It was not bad at all. I was a little sore, but nothing that was not tolerable. I took pain medication once and ibuprofen twice I think. I go back in a week for re-check. I swear that was the best sleep I have gotten in 7 1/2 months! I feel the best I have felt, over all, in I can't remember how long.

One Year Ago.....

I can't believe it has been a year since my grandaddy passed away. I still think of him everyday and miss him so much. I catch myself wanting to ask Memaw how he is doing when I call her sometimes. When I go back to their house, I miss walking in and Grandaddy saying, "Hey 'co hutt" and being so happy to see me. I have found peace in knowing that he was loved by SO many and how people thought so much of him. I also find peace in knowing that he is no longer suffering and is not living a life that he was not happy with because he felt like a burden. I also find peace in knowing that Jagger has very special connection with him by sharing his birthday. While Jagger never got to meet him, I still tell him about his Grandaddy often.

I miss you and love you grandaddy.

Rock n' Roll

Jagger does this thing now where he gets up on his hands and knees and rocks back and forth, it is hilarious! I am going to try and get it on video and post it when I get a new computer. He can go backwards good and spins circles really good, but not forward yet. I know I am in trouble when he figures it out! The poor little guy is trying to cut his 2 top teeth and they are giving him a hard time. I hope they come in soon. He also LOVES to stand up now, he thinks he is such a big boy and he can stand for a long time.

I went for my pre-op appointment yesterday, which was a joke, but I am cleared for surgery. The waiting room had tons of people waiting, they even made someone put on a mask. Everytime I had to touch something, I pulled out the germ-x and cleaned my hands. I didn't let Jagger touch anything and if he did, I rubbed his hands with the germ-x after putting it on my hands. I am supposed to have my last therapy appointment on Thursday, but I don't think I am going to go. I feel 1000% better and don't feel like I benefit from it anymore. I also had my thyroid rechecked yesterday. I will get the results either today or tomorrow.

I am itching to decorate for halloween and fall, but I am going to try and make myself wait until the end of September/begining of October!

Pictures

Jagger and Tyler

Jagger and Katelande

Jagger and Dylan

Dada

I forgot to add in the post below that Jagger said "dada" on Tuesday while we were in Home Depot. Both, Aaron and I heard him say it, but he hasn't said it since.

The poor little fella has a cold and is not feeling so well today. He has a fever, which could be from the flu vaccine or that he got 5 total vaccines yesterday. He also has had diarrhea. I think I remember him having more bowel movements last time he got the rotavirus vaccine.

Also, I had to reschedule my surgery for Monday the 21st, because I woke up with a fever and an upset stomach.

My baby is already 7 months old?

Seriously, where does time go? There is no way my sweet little baby boy should already be 7 months old. We had his 6 month appointment today. He weighs 16 lbs. (10th percentile), 26.5 inches long (29th percentile), and 44.5 cm for head (55th percentile). His check-up went well, she said he is still growing good. She was also amazed at how personable he is, which is surprising since he is with me most of the time and not around other people. She also said that they start looking for signs of autism at this age. He makes very good eye contact, so that is a good sign. He got 4 shots and one oral vaccine. He cried when they gave them to him, but was fine when I picked him up. She said his top 2 teeth will be in soon, which I knew they probably were. Overall, a good appointment.

We went back to TN last Monday and returned on this Monday. It was one of the best trips back to TN that we have had since moving up here. I really enjoyed getting to spend time with my grandmother and I know she thoroughly enjoyed us! We came home with more toys than we had, I am afraid of what Christmas is going to be like! We chose a guardian for Jagger if something were to happen to both Aaron and I and I am very happy with our choice and know that he will be in good hands. I sure hope it never comes to that, though.

Jagger is now sitting unassisted for periods of time. He is trying really hard to figure out crawling and I think it is really close. He kind of scoots around on his tummy right now. He loves to stand up. He thinks he is such a big boy! He is not a fan of jar baby food, but still loves his fresh food.

I will post pictures when I can.