Happy early birthday Jack

Dave and I spent all day Saturday digging out the sand box in the back yard in preparation for making it into a gravel pit. It took quite a bit of work b/c we had to fashion a new lid to the giant box (built by the previous owners). I should say the giant, irregularly shaped box (not a straight plywood sheet.... had to be 20 inches longer than that). After much cussing, second guessing and a great idea of Dave's, we had a fabulously sturdy lid. Dave took Jack to get some outdoor hotwheels and small construction trucks for the pit on Sunday (thanks Mama and Aunt Sonja for the Valentine's money!!). Jack has been two left feet lately and earned the latest scrape to his head Sunday while picking out his hotwheels. We call him Harry Potter now thanks to the cut on his forehead!

Jack got to test everything out this afternoon while mommy and Theo were at the pediatrician. Theo has a double ear infection and his breathing was very concerning to the dr. We're to wake him up every 4 hours and give him his breathing treatments and let the antibiotic take effect before freaking out too much. He was so happy and actually laughed at the dr. when she listened to his chest. She remarked "he's much too happy to be truly in distress". His congenial nature is the only thing that saved him a trip to the hospital...... what a day.