Still.....Mr. Bendo

A year later, and we still can't drive past 12th and Cliff without commenting on Mr. Bendo.  Every trip past him will likely create lengthy conversation about Mr. Bendo's cast, why they painted his shirt red, and about the person who ran into him, why they moved him, and why we can't sit on his feet. 

Ever since last years accident with the drunk driver, Mr. Bendo has been a staple in our, now four year old, son's life.  He was so consumed with concern for him after the incident that my husband had to make a trip with him and his brother to check in on him during the reconstruction process.  I became a fan of Mr. Bendo on facebook just so he could look at the pictures.  He even asked for a Mr. Bendo puzzle for his birthday.  No, he didn't get one, and he still wants it. 

Will's grandpa made him a muffler pipe to hold onto when he played "Mr. Bendo".  This would entail one of us running into his leg, and him falling over.  Then, of course, we'd have to fix him up, and he'd be back and standing tall, pipe in hand.  The pipe only lasted a few days, a copper pipe in the hand of a three year old is very dangerous. 

So thank you Buck's Muffler for making one happy four year old, and two very happy parents.  I could about imagine what would happen every day on our drive past 12th and Cliff if he wasn't standing tall.


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Will discovered he has a loose tooth!  He is four!  Mind you, its not very loose, but still, it is.  He is ecstatic.  He said "mom, I'm like Jack.  I'm getting 7!"  Being the younger brother, he is always waiting to be just like his older brother, it was a very exciting in the world of Will.