This week has been very exciting indeed. First of all, I have been off from school and finally allowed the time to play properly, that I have so missed this entire summer. It couldn't have come at a better time! Aiden's imagination is soaring right now. I've already posted on Sarge and Jumpy Joey, which have become a great use to us, especially when it comes times to eating tricky foods. For example, the lines "What's that? Oh Aiden I just heard Jumpy Joey say he'd like some broccoli" has been used and with (knock on wood) desired results.
However, today came another imaginary friend into the world of Aiden. Upon another reminder to go back to bed during nap time I heard him yelling from his room, rather upset "No I told you to go to bed! I said it's your nanite time!" First thinking that he was talking back, my initial reaction was to go talk to him about using nice words with mommy or face a time out and then nap time. This did not happen. As I walked into his room, there was Aiden sitting on his bed, talking down to it. I asked him what he had said and his response came out without a seconds thought "I'm telling Hoe Hoe to go to bed!" First of all, seriously, where does he get these friends names??? Secondly, the initial shock is not nearly as entertaining as what follows. I learned that Hoe Hoe came from our car, he has yellow (blond) hair and blue eyes (which of course prompts Aiden to tell me he has red hair from God and green eyes from Mama), and he needs a nap. I tuck both Aiden and Hoe Hoe into bed, when they wake up, both insist on a shared snack of peanut butter and jelly crackers. Now here's where it gets good. As Aiden eats his snack I fold laundry, when I turn my head to check on him, he's covered, I mean arms, tummy, legs, and back, in jelly. Not that there was a lot to begin with (I'm very stingy with jelly on stuff, too much sugar), but you can be sure there were none left on his crackers. I immediately ask the question "Aiden why is there jelly smeared all over your belly?" His response: "Hoe Hoe did it." Fast forward an hour and there we are at Target, chasing Hoe Hoe through the store as a very upset Aiden is directing me where he has run off too. Thank goodness Aiden decided to strap him into the shopping cart with him after the third time. LOL.
The third and final big jump in imagination has been Aiden's ability to transform into different things (hence the title). While we occasionally get Aiden the superhero, Aiden the dinosaur, or even Aiden the little baby, Aiden's biggest transformation is into that of a puppy. I wish I could describe how adorable Aiden puppy is, barking at little sounds, eating his food face first, I swear he gives Tops a run for his money at being a dog. And each time at the end of his transformation he declares "And now I'm back to Aiden!"
Beyond his great imagination I have become convinced that Aiden will be voted "Class Clown" one day. He goofy behaviors and fun loving attitude will be enough to convince anyone. He truly is the funniest kid I have ever had the joy of knowing.
Hope this blog finds everyone well, much love to you all! =0)
