My son is obsessed. Let me say again, my son is obsessed. I don't know what magical power this little train holds over Hank. Maybe a subliminal message is being broadcast through the TV that commands children's' love and fealty. Maybe that happy blue paint is coated with candied heroin. Who knows? All I know is my son is obsessed.
Often the first words out of his mouth in the morning are "choo-choo" (right after, "Good morning Mother? How was your sleep? I didn't wake us up too early did I?"). He eats, sleeps and bathes with his train. He will throw down a slap fight to any child who comes too close to his train. He cries when his train pj's go in the wash.
Evidence of a problem: In nursery one Sunday, Hank discovers that the church isn't true, because there is no Thomas for him to play with among the toys. He is so distraught, that his sweet nursery leader Sis. Draney had to fashion him a play dough train in order to calm him down.
More evidence: Hank covering his face with train stickers. Is this the face of sanity?
Still more evidence: Saturday we went to Yakima to watch Shane's bro Seth coach a basketball game. We get out of the car and Shane tells Hank to leave the train in the car during the game. Realizing that Shane had basically just asked the Israelites to leave behind the Ark, I told the panicked Hank that he could bring his train in with him. Hank takes the train and I hear him say "Sorry, choo-choo...sorry choo-choo," over and over as he lovingly patted it like it was one of Lenny's mice.
I think if he had to chose between me and the train, he would pick the train, and his next choice would be the play dough train that Sis. Draney made.
My son is obsessed.
7 comments:
I think my favorite part was when Shane told Hank "no", but you clarified what his Dad really meant, which was apparently, "yes, darling, whatever you need." Parenting is so good for a marriage. Funny stuff! Thanks for giving us a glimpse into the wonderful world that is Henry's!!!
This makes me miss the days when I, too, was covered in stickers! I miss you Henry!!!
Love,
Nana
Oh my....he is smitten! The stickers are hilarious and Sis. Draney is basically a saint.
I love that kid!!!
We have to take him to see Thomas the next time he comes to Hood River. I wish I could tell you that he will get over it soon, but Chloe is almost five and she still LOVES Thomas. I love that he appologizes to it. He is one funny kid!
Love that picture.
Hank is so cute!!
Mine is obsessed with the "Cars" movie, I guess in this case it's the red paint that hypnotizes him :)
What a stud! Unfortunatly my son is obsessed with wearing a purse. It is a curse for having a sister that worships her handbags. I don't have the heart to rip it from his chubby arm.
By the by we really need to get together soon. Everytime Corey and I see your commercial we miss you more than we can stand it. And I quote "and I am one of the lucky ones!"
I heard Thomas comes down this way sometime in spring or summer?!?! If so, let's plan a party trip. Love that Hank!!!
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