Last I heard, the DC area got about 55 inches of snow so far. I used to live in Steamboat Springs (a ski resort) and they averaged more than 100 inches a year - however, down in Colorado, we're prepared for the snow. We know how to drive in it, we have plows that actually work well and life mostly goes on. Here in Maryland, life stops. If you dare brave the weather, there is one lane to drive in - - for BOTH directions and people are either going 5 miles an hour, or 75. It's ridiculous!
Jackson and I have had several snow days together now. We stay in and make cookies, do laundry and vacuum with our amazing new vacuum. Jonathon has had to shovel several times - and we've laid "safer than salt" with no real luck of keeping our driveway clear for any length of time.
Our baby boy is growing and growing! He's about 5 months, one week. That's so hard for us to believe! He's mostly in 6 month clothing, so lately I have been packing up an entire closet of clothes that no longer fit. He still loves his bath time, although he gives Jonathon and I a heart attack every time because he thinks it's funny to slide off the seat in his tub - NOT FUNNY. He can also work his way out of his Bumbo now. Jackson has found a love for rolling around and can't resist even when we're changing him. He's trying pretty hard to scoot himself - won't be too long until he's actually mobile.
He's eating solids a few times a day. I love giving him food because he doesn't throw it up like he does formula. Kids are supposed to spit up, but he takes it to a whole new level. He doesn't even like bottles now unless he's tired - so I sneak some scoops of formula into his fruit or veggies so he still gets some sort of nutrients from it.
Jonathon and I had a wonderful Valentines Day. He managed to somehow get the day off and surprised me with flowers and a beautiful necklace from Kay Jewelers. I'm such a lucky girl! Our 2nd wedding anniversary is in a couple days and we have some friends watching J while we go to Annapolis to eat at the Chop House. (I thought it was similar to the Chop Houses' that we have in CO - but apparently they just share a name) It's right on the water, and I'm so excited! Jon got me a massage back home, and he got 2 new video games and some charging thing for his 360.
My mom's flight got canceled to come out here. But I'm SO happy that she got a refund and can make another reservation to come help me with a couple things, and of course visit! I'll be in Colorado this month and although J and I will really miss Jonathon, I'm excited that he'll still have leave for Michigan, hunting and hopefully moving! This year marks his 4th year here, and he has expressed that he'd like orders. We'll see! It's certainly been an adventure here, but Jonathon and I want the best for Jackson, and growing up here isn't it.
Lastly, I'm very excited to go home and get some comfort food and sleep!! Jackson's Aunt Jennifer just moved into a new place and we're excited to see it. We'll get some pizza and nerds ropes and it will be like old times - complete with texting Jonathon haha, just like when we were dating. I can't wait to see all my friends and family!! Love you!
