Wednesday, June 11, 2008
Christian: A Man of Many Disguises
If there is anything Christian loves, it's a costume. Maybe second only to a hat. If it can go on his head, it's a hat.
Of course, there is the ubiquitous cowboy hat and boots (with spurs...and chaps) from last year's Halloween costume. He wears those almost every day. He has been known to refuse to come downstairs in the morning until he locates and dons his cowboy hat and boots. And the hat has to be just right. Christian carefully positions it so that the brim is propped up by his ears, thereby bending his ears forward - nearly in half. Much to my chagrin. I guess he can see better that way.
But in moments where Christian is not wearing his cowboy hat and boots, he readily creates his own costumes. These creative and unusual undertakings have brought us nearly constant amusement. Several times a day I hear something like, "Mom! I'm a Doctor! I'm a Rudolph Doctor!" "Mom! I'm a MEAN cowboy!" "Mom! I'm MEAN King Saul!" "Mom! I'm MEAN Goliath!" And MEAN is said with impressive gusto. Just recently, he has developed an obsession with mean characters. I'm assuming that this is a typical boy thing. Otherwise, it's those blasted violent Living Scriptures videos we bought. But sometimes he's just a doggy, or a baby bird, and I get to be the mama bird. Or sometimes, I'll just hear him acting out something, like his interpretation of "The Grand Old Duke of York." That's the one with the blue mask jauntily placed on the side of his head. What a character! Anyway, I have tried over the last month or so to capture some of his daily outfits so that we could all share.
Note to Christian: When you read this someday in the future, know that you find a way to crack us up every single day! If I could figure out a way to have a camera running to catch your every antic, and every amazing or hilarious sentence that comes out of your mouth with that adorable little helium voice (that I will miss desperately someday), I would do it. Someone asked me recently if my home was filled with joy every day. Well, you're it, buddy! You're the joy.
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Oh my goodness! That slide show was the cutest thing I have ever seen! I miss you guys!!
Those photos are priceless! Good job. What a sweet post about your joyous boy.
Mel, Christian has me in stiches! What a cute and incredible little kid. I love the pictures, they will go really well on the wedding video in about 20 yrs or so... :) We are surviving! I need to update my blog again but haven't gotten any new pics and just need to clean up first. HARDER THAN IT SOUNDS! We love you guys. and yes, it is 4:48 in the morning! Good Morning! (sing the song if you like, I am.) Love ya!
These pictures are so cute! I didn't get a chance to look at all of them last night - Christian is just adorable. I told Ryon about the cowboy song, Christian will have to sing it for him.
Aren't baby boys the best? Love the slideshow and can't believe that I've never met him!!! 3 yrs my friend is much too long :(. I love & miss you!
That is darling! That gives us a lot of insight into Christian's personality. So, so fun. I wish you were closer and our kids could be dressing up as "MEAN" guys together! I am glad to have found your blog. I love it!
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