The induction of Thomas into the family...

Jackson has gradually been captivated with a certain little train.

The first time I noticed his affection for Thomas was when Jack insisted that Thomas eat with us...

Thomas was positioned next to Jackson's bowl, and told (by Jack) to eat his food: "Do it, Thomas. Eat." When Thomas refused to eat what was before him, Jackson told him he was being "dis-bedient" and said it was time for a "spankin"

After Thomas received his spanking at the dinner table for being disobedient, Jackson kissed his face and said: "It's okay, Thomas."

Thomas still didn't eat the food... but Jackson had certainly set forward a message of who was in authority in the relationship.

This train baffles me as a mom. We've gotten the dvd from the library and there is nothing remotely action packed in these episodes... and the facial expression are definitely lacking - but my kids (and apparently nationwide kids) LOVE this train.

We have a chalk drawn picture of him on our porch - since it's all Jackson wants to look at lately.