Roll out those lazy, hazy, crazy days of summer

This started as a post about brainwashing, then I got distracted by these pix from the last week or so...back to that later. Summer's 'schedule' starts next with with VBS, so we're making today a lazy at-home day....everyone is now fed and lazy....

Jack's boxing tutorial (he's also completely adopted the idea of 'the gun show' and will strike a pose and flex his muscles at random times, just be warned ;-) )

I guess this is his right cross

His footwork still needs a little work, since he'd be on the mat with this stance... guess it's time to start the training ;-)

Harry's reading has taken off lately

(read: his motivation and willingness to show you that he can read!)
He read "Extension Van Parking Only" yesterday and was so proud of himself!

The boy loves him a sign, and it's very exciting to watch :-)

And now for the brainwashing portion of our post...

My husband has been on a 5-year campaign to instill respect and appreciation in our children...it seems to be paying off this week, at least in public and toward me. Jack explained that he likes 'to help my mom because she works so hard for our family, so I like to help her and make it easier.' Some friends watched the boys yesterday so I could get some housework done, and Harry told them I was the best mom :wub: They are in super-secret mode for the next week in terms of daddy, but that post will come in time....

Thank you, sweetie, for laying such a great foundation - and you're welcome, future wives :-)

And reality check, Jack started off the morning by telling me he wants to be cranky all day :rolleyes: and Harry had a thirty minute meltdown....oh, joy!

Nat King Cole