you know Jack

Jacob carved his jack-o-lantern yesterday, and he could hardly contain his excitement. He literally hopped up and down in place and hooted with joy at the thought of it. His behavior all day was exemplary in anticipation of the carving event. Remarks like, "Jacob, after you finish eating your green beans, bring your dishes into the kitchen, and go upstairs and brush your teeth," elicited responses like, "Sure! Okay, Mommy!" Not a single moment of energy wasted on the "oh WHY do I have to brush my teeth every single night? Can't I skip a night? Just for tonight? Please, Mommy. Can't we just talk about it?" or "YOU carry the dishes into the kitchen, Mommy. You do it. YOU do it." Just, "Okay, Mommy!" It was delightful how cooperative and positive he was. He even spit out the pumpkin seeds he ate in the sink instead of on the floor when they grossed him out. Wow. The fact that pumpkin carving can motivate in-sink spitting is a sure sign of his passion for it. He is a child of intense loves, and those loves make the whole world a better place.