Eureka!

Jack has recently taken to saying, "Good idea!" whenever I suggest something. He is a verbally encouraging child. He loves to provide positive feedback as I help him with day-to-day tasks--often after wiping him after a poop he will twist around to tell me, "Good job Mommy!" I have to say that I do appreciate his unflagging (so far) enthusiasm for all of my hard work. Now if he would only have a talk with his Dad...

We are heading to Colorado this week for a much needed family vacation and a long-awaited visit with some of our favorite friends, AND some skiing. I am alternately excited (for me, I am a great skier) and nervous (for Dan, he is a beginner), and seriously worried (for Jack, who will be taking his first lessons EVER). It should be a great trip, and probably will provide some great fodder for this blog. Jack will be visiting his first and best friend, Gary, who is older by one month. I am eagerly awaiting their interaction (they haven't seen each other in 9 months, which is like 15 years in toddler-time). I will be sure to take lots of pictures, and hopefully our family will return to North Carolina rested, happy and in one piece (and not sick).