You only have to be around Jack for a short time to feel his enthusiasm for life.
For Jack, life is to be enjoyed.
Current phrases heard in our home:
Jack recently said to his Dad, "I want to dance with you in the garage."
We don't know why he wants to dance in the garage. Maybe because we keep the shovels there and they are a favorite tool.
While putting Jack to bed at night he says, "I want to snuggle you."
And after you snuggle, he says, "More snuggles?"
It is hard to turn down this request but I've learned that if I snuggle him and then tell him I need to go do the dishes or laundry, he will say, "Bye-bye, Mommy." I agree with him that sleeping is more exciting then any of those activities.
Jack loves to make things and frequently says, "Let's do art! More art, please?!?"
Art consists of putting really cool train, airplane, motorcycle and other transportation stickers on paper and then dictating a list of letters for his mom to write.
I let Jack watch Wheel of Fortune while I get Addy ready for bed. A benefit for Jack to having just one parent home at bed time. He loves to read out the letters on the toss up puzzles and I have to say that he is quite good at recognizing letters. However, his addiction to letters carries over to other parts of his life. He loves to call out letters he recognizes while reading stories in church as if he is speaking to Pat Sajak. (If you don't know what I am talking about just watch one episode of The Wheel and see how contestants shout out the letters)
We've been trying to help Jack be reverent during church and so we bring a few quiet activities for him to do during the long talks. We try to bring church related books as well as a few cars to occupy him. Jack was getting antsy so Ryan tried to hold him on his lap and read a book about Jesus. Well, Jack had had it and put up his hand and said, "No, Jesus." Everyone within earshot had a good chuckle.
And last but not least, did you notice Jack's shiner in the picture. Well, if you didn't look below and see his swollen eye just a few hours after impact. Jack went to his version of Heaven (and to be honest it was heaven for me too) to play with friends. Picture large slides and inflatable bouncey houses. He loved it and climbed and slid and ran. You may think he got that injury from getting kicked in the bounce house or falling off a slide. Nope, he and a cute little girl were running head on towards each other and her forehead met Jack's eye. I have not heard him scream like that before. However, he could only be held for a few minutes and then he said, "More play?" It is just a matter of time before we make a trip to the emergency room with this kid.
Can't imagine how dull our lives would be without Jack.
For Jack, life is to be enjoyed.
Current phrases heard in our home:
Jack recently said to his Dad, "I want to dance with you in the garage."
We don't know why he wants to dance in the garage. Maybe because we keep the shovels there and they are a favorite tool.
While putting Jack to bed at night he says, "I want to snuggle you."
And after you snuggle, he says, "More snuggles?"
It is hard to turn down this request but I've learned that if I snuggle him and then tell him I need to go do the dishes or laundry, he will say, "Bye-bye, Mommy." I agree with him that sleeping is more exciting then any of those activities.
Jack loves to make things and frequently says, "Let's do art! More art, please?!?"
Art consists of putting really cool train, airplane, motorcycle and other transportation stickers on paper and then dictating a list of letters for his mom to write.
I let Jack watch Wheel of Fortune while I get Addy ready for bed. A benefit for Jack to having just one parent home at bed time. He loves to read out the letters on the toss up puzzles and I have to say that he is quite good at recognizing letters. However, his addiction to letters carries over to other parts of his life. He loves to call out letters he recognizes while reading stories in church as if he is speaking to Pat Sajak. (If you don't know what I am talking about just watch one episode of The Wheel and see how contestants shout out the letters)
We've been trying to help Jack be reverent during church and so we bring a few quiet activities for him to do during the long talks. We try to bring church related books as well as a few cars to occupy him. Jack was getting antsy so Ryan tried to hold him on his lap and read a book about Jesus. Well, Jack had had it and put up his hand and said, "No, Jesus." Everyone within earshot had a good chuckle.
And last but not least, did you notice Jack's shiner in the picture. Well, if you didn't look below and see his swollen eye just a few hours after impact. Jack went to his version of Heaven (and to be honest it was heaven for me too) to play with friends. Picture large slides and inflatable bouncey houses. He loved it and climbed and slid and ran. You may think he got that injury from getting kicked in the bounce house or falling off a slide. Nope, he and a cute little girl were running head on towards each other and her forehead met Jack's eye. I have not heard him scream like that before. However, he could only be held for a few minutes and then he said, "More play?" It is just a matter of time before we make a trip to the emergency room with this kid.
Can't imagine how dull our lives would be without Jack.
