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Wednesday, February 06, 2008

The Boys' Favorite Things

When I picked my older son (OS) up from preschool today, he was bursting with excitement. Something really great had happened at school. Immediately I started thinking about what it could be. Cheetos, Oreos and Hoodsie Cups like they had for George's birthday snack on Monday? That seemed unlikely as according to the class list there isn't another birthday this week. How about Santa Claus! Seeing as it's February, that didn't seem to likely either. OS was practically shaking with excitement, and he had trouble getting the words out. Then it hit me: a traveling birthday party from the aquarium. Those things cost about a bazillion dollars according to the pamphlet that the aquarium recently sent us. I could barely contain my excitement. If OS got invited, then it would mean that I would most likely be invited too. I would love to go to a party like that!

My dream quickly ended when OS began to tell me what was so exciting. I thought that in my daze, I must have misheard him because I swear he said something about getting a comb. I gave the teacher a quizzical look. It turns out that because of picture day, all the students got free combs. OS was thrilled that they got to keep them. He proved to be even more thrilled when we got home and discovered that OS had in fact been given two combs! He very generously gave his little brother, my younger son (YS) the second comb. YS was delighted. The two of them then proceeded to play with the combs. I proceeded to check my eyes for tears because I was so touched that OS would give a treasured item to his brother...and because I was laughing so hard that my kids were so excited to have free combs.


A. Elliot's Lesson Learned:

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens,

Bright copper kettles and warm woolen mittens

Gifts from the preschool that include a comb

These are the things that my boys like at home

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posted by Alex Elliot @ 9:09 PM   7 comments
7 Comments:

  • At 2/07/2008 5:52 AM, Blogger InTheFastLane said…

    What more could little boys ask for :)

     

  • At 2/07/2008 7:23 AM, Blogger Amy said…

    The funniest thing I've ever heard in my life was one year during the Christmas parade. I looked over and saw these two boys, I don't know how old, but definitely not out of elementary school. They both had these Bibles in their hands, holding them like the holy grail, and they looked at each other and said, "FREE!"

    I was nearly rolling on the floor, it was so funny.

     

  • At 2/07/2008 8:19 AM, OpenID cablegirl said…

    Well, you may not be going to an aquarium party, but at least he's into self grooming. That's more than I can say for a lot of adult men. lol

     

  • At 2/07/2008 11:37 AM, Blogger Heather said…

    Ah. The simple joys of life!

     

  • At 2/07/2008 1:02 PM, Blogger Jen of A2eatwrite said…

    I wish my 14-year-old liked a comb... or a brush... or a haircut... (sigh)

     

  • At 2/07/2008 3:08 PM, Blogger Lizzy in the Burbs said…

    Aaaahh...brotherly love! (and you bought them both all kinds of Christmas presents, I presume? Who knew they'd be happy with a plastic comb?!) :)

    Lizzy

     

  • At 2/07/2008 7:06 PM, Blogger skiplovey said…

    It's the beginning of a stylish life for your OS. And quite nice of him to share with YS. Sweet kids.

     
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