In Which We Watch Jets and Dump Water Down the Drain

Monday night we went to the Summer Reading Kickoff party at our library. Jackson planted a seed, looked through a magnifying glass, made a kaleidoscope magnet, and he and Grant made maracas with paper plates. Jackson got a chart to record the books he reads, and he’s already up to about three dozen. The more he reads the better chance he has to win a prize, like a trip to France or a pencil or something.

Yesterday, we went to the Sawyer Experience Air Show. It was a little warm, but we had a nice breeze and we all have new tan lines. Jackson loved to look at all the planes. The F-18 and F-16 scared him a little because they were so loud, but after a few minutes he thought they were awesome. Grant reacted by squirming, looking nervous, and laughing. Brian was so excited he almost signed both boys up for the Air Force.

Grant has begun rolling toy trucks along the floor, sticking his tongue out and making what could be rumbling motor sounds. He has also said both “Mama” and “Dada”, but whether he knows what they mean is unknown. On the way to church today he was babbling, and Hailey said, “Grant, say Mama.” Jackson said, “Grant, say Ja-ja”—for “Jackson.” Unfortunately, Grant didn’t cooperate.

Potty Training Update: Jackson today went into the bathroom and filled a cup with water from the faucet, then dumped it out, and repeated the process a few times. When Brian asked him why, he said, “To make more pee.” He hasn’t made the connection that he has to drink the water to make the pee.

Note: Brian has been called as the new Brian McMillan Family Historian.