Just call us Germaine Jackson over here....... Dave has a kidney stone and is waiting to see if it will pass naturally. If not, he's going to have some sort of surgical procedure Monday to get it out. I've fallen ill with an ear infection maybe? My throat and eat just radiate in pain everytime I swallow. Theo is on the mend and perhaps the healthiest of us all. Praise God!!! Jack has been coughing all day long and just looks miserable. He and I are going to the dr. tomorrow. Yuck yuck yuck.

All in a days work

Jack loves to play with his tool shed that we put in his play closet upstairs. It's his little tool shop up there. He was using the drill press (got that term from Dave) this afternoon. Thanks Dane and Debbie!

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.

CanIhavesome?

Theo has been, oh what's the word, fussy for the past couple of days. Teething probably. Perpetually teething! But anyway, I thought I'd lighten the mood and try a sippy cup (with a straw) with some ice cold water for him to gulp. He figured it out and was so pleased with himself! It was cute and Jack had to chime in "hey, that's my cup".

caught ya!

See, told you that Jack loves the excersaucer as much as his baby brother. He sits right next to Theo and plays with him. So sweet!!

Interesting way to eat a corn dog...

I realize that I always tend to snap pics of Jack at the table. Funny how that works out, but this made me laugh tonight. I tried to snap of him playing with the excersaucer, but the camera wasn't nearby. Shucks.

Having fun

My friend Jennifer lent me her excersaucer since we never got one with Jack. We had the jumperoo, but I swear that thing is double the size of an excersaucer (so we're reluctant to bring it down from the attic). Theo enjoyed himself and excitedly grabbed at things... all the while trying to put them into his mouth. Thanks for sharing your excersaucer with us Jennifer!