The end of August and beginning of September have been an adventure (in keeping up with the theme of our blog after all). Jackson has spent a couple of hours so far at his new nursery school where he'll start in mid-September. So far, so good. No tears yet, from Jackson at least. I on the other hand called Jason at work in tears as I left him for the first time. Go figure! Even his teacher complimented Jason and I on how well he listens and behaves. Was I flattered? Absolutely! At little shocked? You bet ;-) I jokingly asked her if she was talking about the same kid. Since turning two, he gives quite the Oscar-deserving performance in the Best Tantrum category. I mean really, it sure is tough being two years old! When I dropped by to get Jackson from school yesterday, I got to peek in on his toddler class doing yoga. What a trip that was! All the kids were sitting on large sheets of white paper - "their rocks" - as the yoga teacher told a story about birds and bats. At the end of their yoga time, they sang a song to the tune of "You Are My Sunshine" where they "say goodbye and namaste." His Auntie LA would be proud of his impressive downward dog. I'll have to get a snap of that soon!
Speaking of Auntie LA, we had an awesome visit with Leigh Ann, David and their adorable 12 week-old son Tate (or as Jackson affectionately calls him "Baby T"). Leigh Ann and David are THE reason* we miss Lexington so it was wonderful to have them visit for the long weekend. We basically ate, drank and were merry together! Leigh Ann and I were able to fit in a little pampering with organic pedicures at a place in Carytown. On Sunday we spent the afternoon exploring the Italian and Japanese Gardens at Maymont. Plus, the four of us with a sleeping Tate also enjoyed a fun dinner out at Can-Can.
I think Jackson liked having Baby T around but wasn't particularly thrilled when I held him. He looked at Jason with confusion too when he held Tate instead of him. All in all though he was very sweet with him. And when Tate wasn't making use of the bouncy seat or swing he was sharing with Elmo.
*a quick shout-out to David ;-)
