Most of you know that Benjamin LOVES Dr. Seuss. He gets me to make him Green Eggs and Ham (actually, I still haven't made them green, but maybe someday!), dresses up like the Cat in the Hat and acts out the story while I read the book, and--of course--has memorized most of Horton Hears a Who (as well as the above-mentioned stories).
Most of you also know that Ben dressed up as Horton the Elephant for Halloween. We went to see the latest movie version of Horton Hears a Who when it was in theaters last spring, and we have been waiting for the DVD to come out.
A few months ago we found out Horton would be released December 8, so Jason and I thought we would buy it for Ben for Christmas. I was planning to keep Ben away from stores like Walmart or Superstore, which would have big displays of the DVD, from December 8 until Christmas, thinking he would be even more surprised to see the present if he hadn't been asking for it at the store every time.
Well, I certainly underestimated my son! On Friday I was looking through the local newspaper, and Ben was playing beside me, when suddenly he said, "HORTON HEARS A WHO!!!!!" I turned to see him holding up an advertisement for the movie--about an inch square (pretty much "Who"-sized, if you ask me)! He insisted on cutting the picture out, then he put it in a ziplock bag to keep it safe.
I bet he could hear a Who if one was speaking--he's that good!
I'm sure he'll still be really happy to unwrap the DVD on Christmas morning, though.
2 comments:
Is Santa buying it for Christmas? I am tempted to go and get it on Tues. when it comes out! I'm sure Ben and Janae will enjaoy watching it many times.
Where did that "a" come from in enjoy? They should really put spell-check on the comment page, don't you think :o)
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