The other day Dad-oo asked me what I thought Eli would be when he grows up. Of course my first answer was an Astronaut, which was met by a blank stare. So I thought and thought, and the only thing that came to mind right away was a comedian because this kid is always looking for new ways to make us laugh. But of course, I want my son to be successful and have a stable career, so that went right out the door. I finally settled on architect. I’m not really sure why, other than he’s smart and likes to build blocks. Or rather, he likes to knock the down. Maybe demolition man would have been more appropriate.
Anyway, one of the things Eli does that always gets a giggle, a snicker or a full out belly laugh, is putting on his “hats”. Sometimes it’s the birthday hat with candles sticking out the top that Dad-oo got on his 30th birthday. Often it’s a blanket that was lying around the house. But his all-time favorite is the box from a 12 pack of soda. Yup, cut the bottom off and you have the perfect-sized Eli hat. He slips it over his head, down to eye level, then peers up at you, out the bottom of his hat, with this silly grin splashed across his face. But it doesn’t stop there, he’ll walk around the house with his “hat”, taking it off, putting it back on, adjusting it just right, taking it off again. He’ll even pull it down over his eyes and attempt to walk through the house. That doesn’t usually last long, but he does try it over and over again.
In case you are wondering, Diet GT cola comes from Aldi. Yes, it’s super inexpensive, but it tastes just as good as Diet Coke. I promise. And remember, it’s called frugal, NOT cheap.














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Just like Stever! Well, his were always beer boxes, but he had just as much fun wearing those on his head!
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