A return to Black Gordon

Jack loves his trains

With a heavy heart the hillbilly minivan got packed up and the crew headed out to visit Black Gordon and friends once again. It was really a day for Jack and the trains he loves so much. God it went so fast from the time we used to bring Jimmy and baby Laura to see black Gordon with Grammy Franny. Now its Jack's turn to get excited about the trains and trolley and we have to drag Jimmy kicking and screaming. After getting there and riding on the trolley, he cheered right up. Even Jimmy likes riding on the trolley though. Its relaxing and is still very fun to see all the kids who still smile for the ride.

After going through downtown for a couple of hours we headed out to the park and played baseball for a while. The big surprise was Catherine ripping the ball and then Jack getting in on the act. I was totally surprised at how well he has picked up the game. I try to correct him on how to put his feet and he actually listens. It was awesome when I was pitching to him and he hit the ball about three or four times in a row. Lyn and I raised our hands and he smiled so wide.. Just as we did this a car rode by and blew the horn cheering him on. It was Roger and his family.

Later on at night I was sitting on the couch talking with Jack about his batting. He was talking about hitting and the rain falling and he pushed his feet around and talked about his feet. We had positioned his feet and he kept talking about that. I spent alot of one on one time with him today. I think it was much needed.

We ended the day with a barbeque of hot dogs, hamburgers and kielbasa and the Bruins loss. The kids were allowed to stay up late. It was quite a day!!!