Jackinator

Jackinator ProductionZ Presents...

Jack has been experimenting with his music-making device and video editing software, and here are some preliminary results -

Dance Competition Spoof:

 

 

Original Music & Dancing:

 

Ho Ho Ho and Snow Snow Snow!

Santa arrived and we had a very nice Christmas!  Jack's main gift was a bow & arrow set (archery is very good for Perthes kids; not much strain on the hip.  You need good arm strength which most Perthes kids have because of crutches, wheelchairs & swimming).  His favorite gift, though, seems to be a mug in the shape of a toilet.  I'll have to have a talk with Santa about that one; apparently there's a wayward elf in his midst.  Jack also received video editing software, and a device that lets you create your own music.  I'll be posting the results from 'Jackinator ProductionZ' shortly!

 
   
Snow is in the forecast for today & tonight - we may be getting a foot!  Jack is looking forward to sledding, which he hasn't been able to do much for the past 2 winters, and Amanda is looking forward to testing out her new snow shoes from Santa.  Oh, and here are Osi and Mr. T enjoying their new 'couch':

      

Holiday Tidings

The stockings are stuffed, the kids are wound up and Dad is out shopping; must be Christmas Eve!  Hope everyone has a Happy, Healthy Holiday Season.

  

Gifts

We received some early Christmas gifts - Jack made his school play Seussical Jr!  He won't find out what part he is until after the holiday break, but he's pretty psyched!  Believe it or not, Amanda is very excited for Jack, too.  She even texted me on the way to a basketball game to find out if he made the play.  Sisterly support - quite a gift; something we don't receive very often :)

Another gift came in a middle school basketball game last week - Amanda scored 37 points!  This is apparently a school record.  In the 3rd quarter of that game, they were tied at 21 but then Amanda just kept putting the ball in the basket; they ended up winning by 18.  They also beat their cross-town rival today, which they haven't done for a few years.  At half-time they were down by 8, but after switching defensive tactics, they ended up winning 58 - 39, and Amanda had 19 points.  They are currently undefeated and have beaten everyone in their division once.  Go Lady Dragons!

Theatrics

Hello everyone - I spruced up the Jackinator blog for the Holidays so check it out!  As for Jack, there are a few things to report.  After his basketball practice yesterday (they do drills for 45 minutes and then have a free-for-all scrimmage for 15 minutes; more like tackle football than basketball), the track at the high school was open.  Jack asked if he could run on it and since it was warm (mid 40's as opposed to mid 20's like the past week) we said sure.  Well, he ran a 400 with a great pace & form, and then sprinted at the end!  No limp that I could detect and he's starting to get some lift in his steps, so that means his calves are getting stronger.  Looks like the water park boot camp really helped.  At least that's what I keep telling myself to keep the guilt at bay.

 

Next week, Jack is auditioning for his school play,Seussical Jr.  At first he was excited about it but now he's convinced he'll be the only boy.  We told him, if that is the case, then at least he'll get the lead male role! 

 

We also got the date to get the plate removed from his hip.  It'll be February 8th.  We have a pre-op appt. with the orthopedic doctor on January 14th so I'll get all the details about the procedure then.  Supposedly it's not a big deal.  Compared to a body cast for 7 1/2 weeks, then I guess it won't be a big deal!  I just hope he'll be able to participate in a spring activity, besides swimming.  His school hosts a 5K every spring.  I am coordinating a program for the 4th & 5th graders to train for the 5K and would love if Jack could participate.  The goal of the training program is to be able to complete the 5K, not necessarily to be able to run the whole thing.  I think it would be amazing if Jack could do this but of course we'll clear it with his doctor first.  We certainly don't want to undo everything we've done.  And there's always next year, a phrase Perthes families are very familiar with.

We would also like to wish Nana, Mom-Mom in Florida and Pop-Pop Tony a very Happy Birthday!

Jack's day today, by amanda

Jack woke up early, and was loud, which did not go unnoticed by aMaNda who was trying to sleep. Then he played video games/watched TV, got dressed and went to rec basketball which he did well in. thennnnnnn he came home and ate lunch, played more video games/watched TV, went out and got new sneakers and then called Jordan and played kickball in the yard. yeppp.  and he refused to put a coat on even though it was 42 degrees, but Mom and Dad made him.

 
oh and jack just started trying to do handstands.  he can stay up for a few seconds and his longest (unconfirmed) is 8 seconds. 

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