Jackinator

Packing and Chowder

After a hard morning of packing for our upcoming trip to North Carolina, we ran out to Oakland Beach in Warwick following a thunderstorm.  We had a cup of chowda and some cheese fries overlooking the water, and then sat on the jetty.  I'm still loving how we can just pick up and go, without having to worry about if things are handicap accessible.  It's amazing what we used to take for granted. 

Natural Snack Formation

I guess after hundreds of snack bowls, it's bound to happen.  Here is what one of Jack's snack bowls looked like after he was done.  This is NOT a posed picture - this is actually how it ended up!

 

53 Days

but who's counting?  The passage of Time (or lack thereof) is much different than being out in the 'real' world; days just loom.  Ever see a show on sloths?  They're pretty speedy.  Here are some likes and dislikes during these 1,272 hours:

Jack's dislikes:
Body casts and everything about them
Out of reach itches

Things Jack didn't mind:
Being allowed to watch TV and play on his DS and PS2 pretty much whenever he wanted
Skyping with Isaac and his class
Near constant snacking

Mom's dislikes:
Sleep deprivation
Body casts
Out of reach itches that don't get tamed by Benadryl
The sense of accomplishing nothing

Things Mom didn't mind:
Staying in her PJs until lunch time
Playing with Jack's blog
Getting meals and flowers from friends
Seeing all the wonderful support Jack got from family, friends and school

Something Mom learned by Osmosis:
Most every episode of SpongeBob and I-Carly.  If you want to learn a new language, just have it on in the background for about 12 hours a day.  In less than 8 weeks, you'll be dreaming in that language.

Hot New Hotdog

Jack invented a new hotdog, called The Jackinator (are you surprised at the name?)  Here is how you make it:

 

• Cook a hotdog your favorite way (we grill ours)
• Grab a slice of your favorite ham and wrap it around the hotdog (Jack likes Boars Head Maple Glaze ham)
• Melt a slice of your favorite cheese on a hotdog roll (Jack likes white American cheese)
• Put the ham-wrapped hotdog on the roll and enjoy!

 

Playdate with Ben

Jack's friend Ben came over today and brought Jack's favorite snack (Chex Mix, the orange bag; thanks, Katie!), and then they played video games. 

Also today, Mrs. Vitko, Jack's teacher in 1st grade, walked over from Forest Park and brought Jack a Game Stop gift card (thank you!).  Mrs. Vitko said she had a student in 1975 that had Perthes and had the same operation that Jack had, body cast and all.  Afterward, the boy was fine - back in sports.

Day 29

Laptop, snacks, laptop, snacks, laptop, snacks, laptop, snacks.  Does fetching snacks count as an exercise program for me?

Day 22

Swimming at the Y, PS2 with neighborhood friend Jeffrey in the afternoon, guitar with Dad in the evening.  Oh, and snacks all day...

Day 21

The Zee's stopped by with gifts & snacks (thanks, Cheryl!) so Jack is back in business! 

Day 15

Same old, same old.  Playstation, laptop, TV, tons of snacks, forced reading.  Jack's bell is mysteriously missing.  If anyone finds it, KEEP it!

More food, please...

Jack enjoying getting waited on 'hip' and foot.