The Puddles

We have been preparing for Ben’s first day of school for three months.  We purchased new clothes and supplies.  We had picked out a special first day of school outfit.  When the day came for the first day of Kindergarten, Ben comes down the stairs wearing this t-shirt that he has outgrown and worn one too many times.  He loves this shirt.  I’m thinking about all of the photos I plan on taking that day and how I will immortalize the first day of kindergarten in my mind with this image.

Then Chris pointed out that this was probably the MOST appropriate shirt in his entire closet.  Because . . . the day before Ben tried (and succeeded!) in using a piece of 2×4 wood to “surf” down the stairs.  He confessed to his deed with a proud glint in his eye.  We weren’t sure whether to praise him for his creativity or scold him for his dangerous behavior.  So we told him “Not to do that again” and “very creative use of your imagination.”  We thought we were done until I asked Ben to take the laundry basket downstairs.  I came out of his room only to see him sitting inside the laundry basket while teetering on the stairs trying to launch himself in the basket down the stairs!!  Again, he did not technically break any rules!  So after yelling, “Ben DON’T do that!”  I explained all of the things that we could not do on the stairs.  I hope that I covered it all!!!!!

In the end, Ben had a great day on his first day of kindergarten all the while wearing his favorite t-shirt.