Nightly Training

My children smoke me at this game and I am getting a little irritated (secretly). I do the whole "Great Job sweetie" thing with a fake smile on my face so their self esteem doesn't suffer, but I am feeling really competitive and planning to practice tonight while everyone is sleeping.

Kind of a Big Deal

These two guys are in LA today getting the first of many infusions done on Jackson at the children's hospital in Los Angeles. He got accepted to be part of a study for a new trial drug that is being tested on recently diagnosed diabetics. It might slow the shutting down of his insulin production or it might be a total waste of time. We will see. It will be a four year process and lots of travelling, hopefully no side effects, and 50 dollars for Jackson every time we go... BIG bucks to a 7-year-old. Adam is such a great dad. He is working nights right now and got home from work this morning at 8:30, grabbed his boy and some stuff, drove to the airport, flew to Burbank, took a taxi to the hospital, is helping Jackson with everything, then will return home the same way he went... only to go back to work tonight at 9:30. He wanted to be with him and take him and is so sweet with him. It will make for a good day's sleep tomorrow when he gets to crash!

Jackson's New Blog

All that Jackson really wanted for Christmas was his own blog and he didn't get it! So, after MONTHS of asking for one, he finally has his own blog!! Go here to see it: http://jacksongreene.blogspot.com and you will be especially thrilled if you like Legos.

Getting Dressed

Isaac is growing up so quickly all of a sudden. He insists

on getting himself dressed, he calls me "Binney", he

constantly wants me to trace his hand, and he

plays for a long time all by himself. He is SO cute and

I wish I could pause him right where he is and have

him like this forever.

The Re-Training of Someone

Now, I won't say who... but someone in our family has taken to using his clothing as a toilet. Nevermind the hassle of going into a bathroom and using the facility there, just relax and go wherever you are so you aren't interrupted with silly bodily functions.

Someone else will clean up after you and do laundry non-stop.

No, really, just keep playing.

Ok- so I have totally reached my limit with whatever is going on with him. We started today the re-potty-training at age 4 1/2. I was wondering if there was a medical problem because it was getting so ridiculous, but it turns out it is just his personality. :) Great.

So every time he goes potty and has dry underwear he gets a starburst... and so far he has a perfect record.

I guess he is just human and has to have a reward for everything. Whatever works!