Tuesday, March 10, 2009

Bravo! Bravo!


Max has developed a serious addiction - to applause. Naturally, as parents we have encouraged him to continue certain positive behaviors by cheering and applauding. Little did we know that it would become the gateway drug to more serious problems, like the desire to be the center of attention. All the time. Suddenly, Max needs applause for everything. Putting toys in the basket. Placing a book on the shelf. Following a direction. Taking a bite of food. Getting in his car. Sliding down the slide. Walking. Blinking. Breathing. He is a clapping machine. He waits for his audience to show proper reverence, then claps his own hands, and finally helps you clap your hands if you did not do it with enough enthusiasm previously. He is pretty impossible to resist when he claps, laughs gleefully, and smiles with pride at his own actions. The Max is meant for a larger stage. Watch for Max's name in lights - coming to a theatre near you!

1 comment:

Meredith said...

That's right, Max. You show 'em who rules the roost!