Monday, June 8, 2009

This IS your problem!

This is Jack saying, "cheese." It's not pretty. He automatically says "cheese" when I aim the camera at him, but it does not produce a smile. We need a new word that will promote more desirable facial expressions. Any suggestions?

A funny story about Jack...
One night, we called Jack in for dinner. We asked him to wash his hands. He whined a little and told us that he washed them already.
"Jack. That was three hours ago. Go wash your hands."
"I did."
"Dad and I just watched you come in from outside. It's important to have clean hands before you eat. Please go wash."
Food is out. We are waiting to pray. More whining.
"It's your choice. You either wash your hands or you will not eat. You decide."
We pray. Jack is quiet in his seat. We (the rest of us) begin to eat.
Jack sits quietly. Then, with a very serious expression and calm voice...
"Dad, this is not my problem."
Much laughter from Dad, then Mom, then Sam.
"Honey, it is your problem, and you're the only one who can solve it. Do you know how?"
"By washing my hands?"
"Yup."

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