Stupid Conscience

We had a meeting this week with a provider for a new treatment to try on J-Man. Turns out the guy's billing methods are shady. But J-Man really needs this treatment. But the guy is shady. But he's the only provider of this particular treatment in our area. But he's shady. Do you see my dilemma?

I met with J-Man's therapist and educational consultant tonight regarding the problem. They're perplexed as to where we go next since we've hit a dead end. More wheel spinning. More time and money wasted.

Sigh.

More From Little K

Driving down the road with the window open after a rain:
"It smells like penguins out here."

Finishing up a bottle of water:
"Ahhh...I thirst no more."

Out of the blue:
"If I shook up three unopened bottles of pop and strapped them to my back and hung onto an umbrella...could I fly?"

Merging onto the highway. Window open, head hanging out like a dog:
Dad: "Close your window, please."
K: "Aw man...just when it was getting good."

Yelling from her bedroom:
"Help! I'm stuck in my trashcan!"

Back from Vacation

We're just back from a week at Gull Lake Family Camp. A fun time all around. If you're interested in viewing the video, here's the link:
Family Camp Week 9

And here are a few pics of the fun...

Big K with her counselor. Note which one is taller.


Little K waiting for her ride on the Screamer Swing. Named that with good reason.


J-Man's dragon face painting. Better than the lavender butterfly he got last time.


Dressed up for Seuss night. Yes, those are Swiffer dusters on their heads. I was particularly proud of my creativity. Big K was particularly mortified.

Typical

When we got home from swimming lessons today I put J-Man in the shower to hose off the chlorine. As I was combing his hair afterward, I found a large patch of very short hair along his part. The following conversation then took place:

Me: Wow! What happened here? It looks like you cut your hair.
J: No, I didn't.
Me: Really? It looks pretty short. Would you like to try again?
J: You never believe me just because I lie all the time!
Me: Right. So would you like to tell me the truth?
J: I didn't do it! You have to believe me!
Me: Girls, did either of you cut your brother's hair?
K&K: No.
Me: So, you cut your own hair. Why did you do that?
J: I don't know.

I'm very proud of my calm reaction. I told J-Man that if he wanted his hair short, I could certainly accommodate that desire. So I escorted him to the laundry room and gave him a very thorough buzz cut. You gotta love it when you come up with the perfect logical consequence. If you happen to see him in the near future, please ask him about his hair!