They're Hereeee......

Ain't that the truth!!!
Grandma and Jackson snuggling on the couch.
Jackson passed out on Grandpa's chest.


"Operation Grandchild" is in full swing. It was launched the day we picked Brandon's parents up from the airport. They have only been here a few short days, but have somehow managed to destroy all of my work getting him back to "normal".

You see...My parents were here in October, Jackson was 2 weeks old, he never got put down. He was held nonstop and snuggled and kissed and rocked. He loved it and became quite happy with taking his naps on his Oji's (Oji is Japanese for Grandpa) lap and snuggling with his Nana all day. When they left he was devastated and cried for hours when I tired to put him down for a nap in his crib. He had gotten used to always being held. I finally got him back on somewhat of a schedule and then BAM! D-Day!!!

I was half way expecting for Brandon's mom and dad to exit the plane, pushing people aside, running through the crowd, knocking down everyone in their path, shove Brandon and I out of their way, only to scoop up their precious grandchild and shower him with hugs and kisses. Standing there at the airport waiting to see their faces appear, I was giggling at my silly thoughts. I have quite the wild imagination don't I?! It didn't really happen that way at all. But it certainly could have. Brandon's parents have been waiting to be grandparents for a looong time. And now the wonderful day was here. They got to meet the little guy. They were not shocked that he is a miniature version of their son. Brings back a lot of great memories for them, and Brandon's mom gets a little teary eyed.

All of that to say, they are here. Safe and sound. Had a great trip over. Jackson is loving the sudden extra attention he is getting. He has been so used to it just being him and mom in the house. Now it's bustling with excitement and the smell of cookies are in the air. You have never seen so many gifts under the tree. All for our little Jackson. His Nana and Oji sent gifts, Nanny and Poppie, Uncle Kyle sent gifts, and now there are gifts from Grandma and Grandpa under the tree. What a blessed little boy. He's sleeping on his grandpa's lap everyday, getting fed and rocked by his grandma, and snuggled and showered with affection by both of them all day long. Nap time in his crib has almost been thrown out the window, although I am holding on tight. I don't care. He doesn't get much time with them. This is what grandparents are for anyways. All children should be so blessed to have a family that loves them so much. Brandon and I love to watch them interact with him. It's pretty hilarious. We've never seen them like this before. They sit on the couch with him in between them and talk and smile and laugh at everything he does. It's like his own little audience. And I must say he's thrilled.

As for Japan adventures, we've only ventured out a few times. They are still adjusting to the time difference and the cold. In no time we will have them out and about experiencing the orient. I will post more on their stay later. Here are a few pictures of Jackson and his Grandma and Grandpa.