Mr. Crash and Burn

Mr. Crash and Burn at times, Jack is sooo eager to get to something he ignores every hazard in his path. He just finished lunch and is taking a nap. Jack ate a little rice and chicken, but then granpa said "I'm cutting up some oranges for you Jack" and he gave the big smile, lit up eyes, and pushed the entree away saying "all done". Then Jack just demolished all the oranges Granpa would fix for him. Too cute. Ken peels the orange, cuts each segment in pieces, then peels that too...no wonder Jack likes it. Ken will be peeling grapes for him next :-) [Joan]

Wool on Her Arms

Funny Kiva....She told granpa and me that she had "wool" on her arms just like sheep. She then pointed to the microscopic golden hairs on her arms and legs. Too funny. [Joan]

One Now and One After Lunch

Kiva was a little darling (as usual) yesterday. We had a good day in our three way mutual admiration society. Kiva went with me to my physical therapy appt, and was so well behaved! She read her books while I was being hooked up to the electrical devices, then laid with me on the table to read books while the treatment was underway. We are still working in our workbooks in the morning and she did a dot to dot puzzle by herself...it went up to number 14. We also went shopping since Kiva said the special thing she wanted after the Dr was candy. She seemed to already know the way to the See's candy store in Sunrise Mall :-) and was very good about "one now and another one after lunch". When we were walking through Penny's Kiva was admiring the dresses, and would always say "that one would look beautiful on my mommy".....at least until she saw a really sparkly prom dress, then it was "that one would look good on me". We got a new bathing suit for her, since the 2 year old size one she has been wearing is finally getting too small. We got a very pink, very sparkly one with a short skirt that she was just thrilled with and we tried it out in the hot tub. I had to get a size 5, so as you can imagine she has plenty of room to grow in it. We worked in the garden and Grandpa dug up a very large fat worm for Kiva at her request, which she took care of and played with until we went inside, then she set it free in the lettuce patch. Kiva was really enjoying playing with the toy tools too yesterday. She was wearing the little tool belt and had her screwdriver, hammer and pliers all ready to take care of anything that needs fixing. She looked adorable of course. [Joan]

Dead Man Drape

Jack had his usual quota of bangs and smashes, but after a comforting hug he brightened right up. He is a tough little guy for sure. I'm beginning to see drama with him from time to time. When he doesn't get what he wants he tries the frown and the beginnings of a whine. However, Jack's sunshine personality just doesn't let him carry it through...he's usually grinning after 5 seconds of frowning and whining. Also when he gets hurt sometimes I think he is playing it up a bit. The agonized face, the loud squall, the "dead man" drape over my shoulder, the sobs, then he sits right up looks me in the eye and grins and says "hi". So funny. P.S. what DID he eat yesterday??? EUWWWW to quote Jack. [Joan]

Smug Grandpa

Jack was just fine today. A couple of minor tantrums, but very minor and quickly over. Jack ate well all day, played happily, napped from 11 til 130 and was generally a happy camper all day. He is impetuous that's for sure, but he is so cheerful and good hearted that it is charming. I can't remember him ever being "bad" (if children can ever be said to be bad). Jack loooooves his granpa though. He knocked his head on the coffee table (I know!) and was crying pretty hard and I picked him right up. He said "no, grandpa" and sobbing went across the room to the smug grandpa. [Joan]