What's Gonna Work? Teamwork!

So I have mentioned before that my kids don't exactly get along to say the least. For the most part my day is full of arguing and tears, but what can you do? I can't make them like each other. Even when they aren't fighting the play fight. One or the other will tell the other one "You say Yes and I will say No. Ready? Go! Yes, No, Yes, No!" Ugh! It drives me nuts. All that to say this, we had a breakthrough the other night when Jacob discovered closed circuit electricity. Julia received a Care Bear for her birthday not to long ago. This particular bear is Singing Funshine Bear. When they hold the metal buttons on each of the Bear's hands it sings a song. Jacob thought this was great and asked Julia to help him see how long of a chain he could make, i.e you hold one hand and touch the doorknob and I will hold one hand and touch the doorknob. The both thought this was the greatest trick ever and I was amazed that Jacob knew what was happening and why. He even knew what materials would work and which ones would not. Eventually he got the whole family involved, even George. They were touching everything that was metal and making it start and stop. He came and explained to me what was going on. He went through the whole process of short circuit and closed circuit! Wow! is all I could say. He never ceases to amaze me. He is so smart and loves to learn about electricity. His favorite science experiment before this was static electricity. He would jump on the trampoline and try to see how far away he could get from you and still be able to shock. He found that it worked best on colder days. The thing about it all that gets me is that he can tell you how it works! HE IS 5! I can't even wrap my head around it.
Since the two of them discovered that they could work together to make things happen they have been getting along. I am not sure if this is a good thing or not because Julia usually knows where I keep my stash of candy(she is cute but OH so sneaky!) so she has started teaming up with Jacob to help her get to it. After all he is taller than her. Even though she would have to share the booty with him I guess she figures that is was better than nothing. They are a team now and I hear them whispering about stuff and what trouble they are going to get into next. The terrible twosome I will have to call them now. I don't have much to complain about now at least they can be in the same room for more than two minutes without tears or bloodshed. They have discovered Teamwork! Lord help me!
That's all for now. I hope you have a blessed day and please keep us in your prayers. Who knows what will happen when great minds work together!