Mommy to lay down. Daddy to take the baby!

So I know that Jackson loves his dad, it is just that it is pretty apparent that right now he loves Mommy more :) Each night after giving Jackson a bath, we brush our teeth and the come out to meet back up with Mom and Emily. If not the first words out of Jackson's mouth, surely soon we know that we'll hear the nightly signature phrase: "Mommy to lay down. Daddy to take the baby!" This is a reference to the fact that when he says this, Mommy is usually holding or feeding Emily, and Jackson has probably had enough Daddy time to hold him over until tomorrow. We are very happy that Jackson is able to express himself like this at such a young age, and we are happy to accomodate his need for some Mommy time.

This of course gives me, Daddy, some one-on-one time with baby Emily. Recently she started smiling, and those first smiles are unforgettable. It is amazing to watch her begin to experience happiness, and we can only hope that her life will be filled with many, many more smiles.

Here are some recent pics of the kids:

Emily thru week 7 SnapFish Album