I am fortunate to have a niece and nephew that are intelligent and beautiful. As if this were not enough, they are also sweet and kind. La Reina and A.J. are two of the most incredible people in my life. Granted, I hang with a dangerous crowd of rough and shady characters. I also recognize the possibility that my tendency to favor these kids is likely a combination of genetic influence and flattery: they adore me. This is a fact.
As the source of inspiration for the nickname Rosie Danger and as One of My Favorite People (OOMFP), I have mentioned my niece in previous posts. Another OOMFP that deserves recognition is my nephew A.J. At 7 mos. old, A.J. is on the verge of some major life changes. So are his parents. He is thisclose to cutting his first tooth, crawling, and talking. All at once.
A.J., aka Action Jackson (Superhero Name), is every bit his cousin’s equal. With one major exception: mobility. With mobility comes freedom. A.J. might argue, if he could, that mobility = freedom.
A.J. has been in a state of near-mobility for what seems like a very long time. The best way I can describe this is “mobile-ly immobile.” While he cannot yet crawl, the boy can move. One look at Action Jackson and it is clear that despite the placement of his physical body, he is far across the room (or maybe the world), even if only in his mind.
For now.
-Erin
A glimpse of A.J. prior to his current state of unrest:http://photosbycristidame.blogspot.com/2008/04/meet-baby-aj.html Professional photos of A.J. are credited to the very talented Cristi Dame:
I think we need to fashion a superhero get-up. Do you think we can convince his parents to let him wear tights?
After conducting an extensive online search to assess the availability and/or existence of toddler tights in a superhero shade of blue, I have concluded that I cannot, would not, could not put darling A.J., or anyone’s child for that matter, in what I found. Check out the “Odds and Ends” page to see the dark side of child costuming you did not know existed…
Somehow i missed the point. Probably lost in translation
Anyway … nice blog to visit.
cheers, Broking!
Hello, Broking – You didn’t miss anything, although I wish I could blame a translation issue.
This was mostly a joke between sisters. Thanks for stopping by – I hope to see you here again. It is wonderful to have new visitors.
Thanks again!
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