One of my favorite things...

...is to sit back and watch as Jackson plays. I love to play with him, but I am fascinated by the way he plays independently. He has an intense focus, and he's so close to walking that he has a new set of skills to practice during his play. He spends a lot of time up tall on his knees. It's strange and wonderful for me to see him this way. His little body looks so grown up all stretched out to his full height. I am losing the baby and gaining a little boy. I'm delighted and a little sad all at once.