Journal4Jackson's Journal

5/22/07-Woke up at normal time. Ate all meals well. Played with his trains (set up a track completely by himself w/o any help) before breakfast. Played with a shape game after breakfast on the floor (tummy time laying on floor pillows) followed by doing a few puzzles. Jumped on trampoline afterwards for about 5 minutes. Watched Sesame Street and Caillou.

Then we went to a friends house for his first birthday party! He did SO well and really followed directions well. He played outside with the other kids (mostly parallel played or played with Peyton), rode in Cozy Coupe car, played at the sand/water table, jumped in an enclosed trampoline, participated in a pinata game (hit the target well several times!) and was a "helper" during gift opening time (handed gifts to birthday girl). Was overstimulated at times (running around, hiding in corners, overly loud when talking) but would listen to me when I called him or told him to do something. He had a great time!

Came home, rested and then had some freeplay time and played with a jump rope he got from his goodie bag from the party. After dinner we played out front for about a half hour (mowed the lawn with his lawnmower, sidewalk chalk, looked at bugs in his bug box, blew a few bubbles). Took a bath and then had clean-up time (he listened well and helped clean up with minimal fuss), then regular routine and off to bed. Asleep within 5 mintes. Had one time out for the day for repeatedly taking a toy away from his sister after rest time.