Pez Power!
Like every other five-year old, Azul has a huge sweet tooth, and I’m sure it’s no surprise that Halloween tops the list of his favorite holidays. One of his all-time favorite candies is Pez and the combination of both is almost too much for him to take. When I handed him a Halloween Pez dispenser for his special Halloween treat he jumped up and down in a celebratory dance and then got right to business with the packaging. He paused for a moment, looked up at me and said, “I am really becoming a big boy. I can fill a Pez dispenser, which is something four-year olds can’t do.” I replied, “Yes, my big boy, happy Halloween.”
Candy Crush
Most afternoons around 3-ish to 4-ish, Azul usually has a snack and watches “his” shows on PBS to wind down his busy day of pre-school and playing. His shows, and he has claimed them as his, generally consist of “Arthur,” “Wild Kratts” and “Word Girl.” His snacks are mostly dried fruit, some veggies and maybe some type of cracker.” This afternoon I gave him a bonus cookie! I was expecting a very enthusiastic round of appreciation, but after a few minutes, in a crying voice he said, “My tummy hurts from that Oreo.” I looked up from the kitchen sink and he continued, “I think I need a candy instead.” I smiled and responded with, “Well, give it to me, I’ll eat it.” Of course ignoring the candy request. Without missing a beat he smiled back and replied, “Sorry, I ate it all!” Nice try, but his candy dreams were crushed.
Carmelina Hart 