MUST Have Ben's Stuff!

Over the past two years, Janae has developed an extreme fascination with all things Ben. Everything from his trucks, trains, cars, and Lego to his boots, shoes, and underwear.

 

Lately, Janae insists on sitting in Ben's carseat, even though it is older than her own and sits much lower in the car. Whenever we are going out, she runs to the door and says, "BEN'S SEAT!" (This seems to be our family's equivalent of calling "shotgun.")

Now Ben's carseat alone is not enough--Janae has to have Ben's blanket, too.

 

Not even his teddy bear is safe--Janae will grab it and run, or pick it up when Ben is still sleeping and try to pass it off as her own.

 

So, where does this leave Ben? Well, not always in a happy place. He's a pretty good sport, but he's starting to feel the injustice of it all.

I try to tell him that it's just because Janae admires him so much. Still, we're going to have to draw the line somewhere. . . .