Milestones

Yesterday I was talking to Luke he of course was rambling on about the kids and wife, his little girl is now going potty in the proper place. Everyone was excited and they put stars up on a chart for “Camens’ potty progress” I guess that’s pretty cool. Kyle had to tell me all about how big she was, half the words he spattered I couldn’t understand so I gave the obligatory “Ohhh and yeah!” just to make him happy. They were playing tug-of-war with the phone each trying to get to talk to me. She is growing up; they both are, so fast.
Today is another milestone for someone else very special and near and dear to my heart. Its Jacks birthday, I tried to make plans with him this weekend, but could tell he’s beyond that point in his life now. “It’s just another day Mark”. I believe his office wanted to take him out to dinner, he wasn’t too eager to do that either. He’s never been one of those “Look at me!” kinds of people.
I asked him what they planned to do and he said that Jess has been pretty sick with a cold and extra busy in her new job to really settle down at the moment. I’m happy she’s going strong in a job that respects her talents as a teacher and recognizes someone earnest enough to want to work. Hopefully she will make a full recovery for her birthday that is coming up soon as well.
Lori and I mailed cookies out to Jacks yesterday so he should be getting that surprise today, along with a card and a long “I love you” note and drawings from her. She wanted to have a birthday party for him with balloons and cake and streamers and party hats. She doesn’t even want that why would she subject him to it? Wait maybe that is a good idea!
Mom and G sent him clothes and a cookbook, so I should send a fire extinguisher. PG is sending him the newest remote control helicopter to crash. My Pops wants to have a long sit down talk, like an adult with him, I foresee him cooking a soufflé before that happens. Actually, I’m sending him money and movies, money because I have no clue what he really wants and movies because he is a movie freak.
Any matter, Jacks I hope you have a great day/weekend. Know that we all love you and are thinking about you on this day.
FYI: for those of you that don't know hes changed his e-mail addy, like over a year ago.