While Olivia had a sleep over at Susan’s house, I went to a party at a friend’s house and then came home by 11:15pm to bring in the New Year with my almost ten year old son, Jackson.
Jackson’s goal was to stay up all night. Now, if you know anything about me, you know that I stay up until dawn writing quite often — and Jackson is just like his mama!
But, after we brought in 2012, and watched anime cartoons, I bailed on Jackson and went to bed at 2am. I told him he could watch TV on the couch and go to bed when he was tired. When I woke up at 9am, Jackson was still awake and eating ICE CREAM for breakfast! ROFL Oh — and he didn’t even nap the next day, but he did go to bed early. I think he probably dozed off a few times on the couch during the night.
Yes, I am an unconventional parent to let my son stay up all night. But, that is they way Jackson and I roll.
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Written by Janice, co-founder of this 5 Minutes for Mom
You are my kind of Mom! I am hoping my daughter will do this with me some New Years’ soon 😀
I can’t believe how grown up he looks! He’s as big as you!!!
Love it! My son was up till midnight also. He crashed at like 12:05am though.
Hey – we don’t have real bedtimes, either! My oldest is in school, so he really does need to get his sleep. But, often, he’ll sleep right after school, wake up for a late dinner, then stay up with me until 2am. And don’t even get me started on my little one – let me just say that we’re very familiar with the Nick Jr. late night line-up!
Happy New Year!
Better late than never…. mine is celebrating my son’s unique talent for keeping us all laughing! He’s donning a new persona with his new robe….
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You are a cool mom. And Jackson will remember this NYE as fondly as you will!
I spent New Year’s Eve with just my youngest guy, too! Sweet shot.
Wow, Janice he really does look like you. Most impressed that he managed to stay up the entire night and make breakfast. Happy New Year!
He sounds like my son. Ice cream for breakfast! LOL
LOL, sounds like you guys had a wonderful New Years!
Crazy kid! lol My kids wanted to stay up well past midnight, and they could have, too. I was exhausted, though. I couldn’t even stay awake to wait for my older girls to get home around 1 am.
My mom used to let me and my brother and sister stay up late all the time, and we turned out fine! 😉 Happy New Year to you!
Good to know! 🙂 Happy New Year to you too!
The similarities are startling for a mother/son pair! What a beautiful moment! 🙂
🙂 Thanks!
Janice,
You are a very cool mama. I bet he will remember that forever. Good for you!
genny
That is what I figure – you only live once. He will only have one chance to create his memories.
I think I might write a post about that…
Ok, your son must have been SO excited! Love the picture 🙂
{hugs}
Jody
He was so proud of himself. 😉
He is your Mini Me!
totally – which is all kinds of scary 😉
Awww great picture of you and Jackson 🙂 And wow- I can’t believe Jackson managed to stay up all night!!
Well – he admitted he thinks he might have dozed off a couple of times. But ya – I think he stayed up most of the night. lol
WOW! You can tell he’s yours!! What a fun pic! Happy New Year! 🙂
~ Raylene
oh ya baby – that kid is mine! ay yi yi