In efforts to explain to Jackson what a real emergency is, because there have been many "false" emergencies lately, I clarified to him a few times what an emergency was (fire, someone hurting or taking you, earthquake, someone else getting hurt or doing something that could hurt them, etc.). When putting him down for a nap or bedtime, I also explained that he wasn't to get out of bed unless it was "an emergency." The other night, after I told him that, he sighed heavily and said, "Well, we just don't get too many of those around here!" I had to agree. 
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Last night, Jackson's new water bottle broke while Troy was trying to take the lid off. It was said that the cup was made in China. Jackson then looked toward the bathroom where we had several new lightbulbs go out recently. He asked, "Mommy, were those lightbulbs made in China?" I replied, "Probably." He then concluded, "Well, China needs to get some better materials!" Well said, son, well said. 
I was telling Jackson that we were going to attend a birthday party with a "Taco Man" who makes tacos for everyone. He got all excited and jumped up and down. Then he stopped and thought for a moment and asked, "Mommy, will they have a Sucker Man, too?" Hehe. Yes. He likes suckers that much!
Jackson L-O-V-E-S Star Wars and his daddy is thrilled! Troy showed him the movie a few weeks ago and he has asked to watch it everyday since. Troy bought him a Star Wars t-shirt and he asked to wear it everyday and to bed every night. So, we bought him another one. If asked his favorite character, he will tell you, "Dark Vader." He also loves Luke Skywalker and told me one night when I was putting him to bed, "Mommy, I should meet Luke Skywalker tomorrow." :)
Tonight as we walked around the mall, Jackson asked his Nana to pick him up. As she picked him up he said to her, "Nana, when I get older, I will carry you." What a sweet boy!
Today while Jackson was laying in bed with me before a nap, he gently touched my eyelashes and said, "What are those, Mommy?" I said, "They are my eye-lashes." He replied, "But, what is on them?" I answered, "It's make-up called mascara." He then said inquisitively, "Oh! Are they scary?" :)
One busy, somewhat stressful morning when I was getting ready, Jackson walked into the bathroom and said, "Wow, Mom! You're BEAUTIFUL!" Oh! My heart melted right then and there on the bathroom floor! What a sweetheart!
Jackson was hanging out and watching TV with Troy on the couch the other day when I heard him say, "Daddy, this is a man show. I want to watch a boy show!" Well said.
I already put this on my Facebook status, but I wanted to post this here because I want to remember it! The other day, Jackson pointed to a spider on our kitchen floor and said, "Oh no! A spider!" I assured him, "Don't worry. It's just a Daddy Long Leg." He then replied, "Oh! Where's his son?" I guess that is a legit question. We laughed for a while about that one! Where does this kid come up with this stuff???
Jackson is a very affectionate little boy. He makes sure he tells me, "Mommy, I love you soooo much!" everyday, accompanied by a big hug and a kiss. No matter how many clever things this kids comes up with, I will always cherish that statement the most.
Jackson has done an excellent job sorting out his family relations lately. Today he said, "You are my mommy, Madelyn is my baby sister, Nana is my Grandma, and Poppy is my big, big man!"
On occasion, Jackson will ask Troy or I for gum if he sees that we have some. We simply reply that he isn't old enough yet and that he can have it when he grows up a bit. So, the other day, Jackson walked into the kitchen and exclaimed, "Mommy, I grow up so fast!" I replied, "Yes, you sure have!" With that, he asked, "Can I have some gum?" Clever kid. Almost too clever.
Jackson loves his daddy and he loves to do things with him. Several times this week Jackson has told Troy and I, "When I grow up, I want to drink coffee and eat pancakes with daddy." I love how that is something he looks forward to doing!
