Monster Mash Up

105 Weeks

I recall the pediatrician telling us to expect Ren to have these energy spurts before bedtime. "It's a Darwinian animal instinct. Before you settle, you check the perimeters for predators. You're at your most alert to carefully protect your environment right before you're the most vulnerable."

Good explanation. Makes sense.

Ren used to run in circles or fling his body on his futon and roll around on the floor. He's gone from a traditional treadmill jog, to producing, staring, and performing in a nightly rave. Before the evening diaper comes on, he instructs one of us to rhythmically chant "Everybody naked, great!" at his nudity while he spins and simultaneously recites, in his very best Count von Count impression, "All I want for Christmas is my two front naked."

Sometimes there are no words. Just stating the facts.