Of all the Charlie Browns in the world, you are the Charlie BrownistDecember 19th, 2007 @ 7:01 am
Babboo has a ton of books. And by a ton, I mean like seriously, a ton. Ever since he was a tiny baby he loved Eric Carle’s Brown Bear book the best. It’s not like we read that book to him more then the other books, he just really liked Brown Bear. I can’t blame. It’s a good book.
That’s the thing, you just never know what books your kid will like. While some kids may love the classic books like Goodnight Moon and Eric Carle, they are just as likely to love the crappy book on bulldozers that your dad bought him for a dollar or the book on zoo animals that I picked up at the Target dollar bin. Seriously, it’s a crap shoot.
Last Christmas, in an attempt to get the free shipping out of Amazon, I added a random Christmas themed book to my shopping cart. When it arrived I tucked it away and figured that I’d read it to Babboo when he was a little older. He found the book a few weeks ago in our book shelf and begged me to read it to him. It’s a longer story then his regular books and is much more involved.
Babboo and I both have fallen in love with the book and it’s stars. We read it constantly.
I decided to TiVo the special on TV and Babboo instantly made the connection between his new favorite book and the TV show. While I’d like Lucy’s little brother to be his favorite, it isn’t. My kid loves him some Snoopy.
I admit that I had never really watched A Charlie Brown Christmas before. Yes, that’s crazy to admit. Especially since I refer to my son as my Sweet Babboo on a regular basis. But now that I’ve seen it a million or so times I’m in love with it. I love the songs (of course) and the dancing. I love the characters. I love the mention of a pink Christmas tree. But most of all I love the mention of the true meaning of Christmas.
Babboo doesn’t have that many words he uses, but when he started saying “Snoopy” first thing every morning we knew he was hooked.
A few days ago The King and I packed up Babboo and headed to our local Urban Outfitters to buy him his own Snoopy. While he made the connection between his book and TV show, he didn’t seem to make the connection between them and his new stuffed Snoopy. He threw it aside and demanded I read him Snoopy not realizing that dude, you were just holding Snoopy.
Sometime yesterday he made the connection and now wants to carry Snoopy with him wherever he goes. And then beat me with said Snoopy!
Fun times.
Wanna see how fun? Check out this video to see Babboo use his Snoopy powers for evil.
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Today is my friend Marci’s birthday. While I won’t make you listen to stories of the good times we had as kids, I do want her to know that I love her. So Marci, Happy Birthday. Keep on keepin’ on.
My Sweet Babboo
Anna
said,
December 19, 2007 at 8:26 pm
Hallmark had a Peanuts ornament this year with a recorded version of the “True Meaning of Christmas” monologue. I wanted to buy it for TTO as a Christmas gift. He’s kind of like my own personal Babboo and it would have been a great addition to the several Peanuts-themed ornaments we already have. I didn’t pick it up the first time I saw it figuring I’d just add it to my list for later. It’s now completely sold out in the stores and selling for over $100 on ebay.
All of that to say you are not alone in your love for Peanuts.
anna
said,
December 19, 2007 at 8:53 pm
Oh, you are missing a /div somewhere in here. Either that or my browser is messed up. We have “A Charlie Brown Christmas” and the original “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” tivo’d. The older two kiddos don’t really give a hoot, but Allison loves them. I get sucked into watching it every time we turn it on for her.
Audrey
said,
December 19, 2007 at 8:56 pm
The Charlie Brown Christmas CD is one of my favorites to listen to this time of year. That’s some good music right there.
I love that Babboo loves “snoopy” and all his friends! And, don’t worry, I bet some day he will grow to love Lucy’s little brother. He was always my favorite character once I got old enough to appreciate characters based on more than whether they were boring humans or cute doggies.
Not the Queen
said,
December 19, 2007 at 10:31 pm
Very cute!
Liz
said,
December 20, 2007 at 1:31 am
I love how he’s ALL ABOUT THE SNOOPY
…until he finds a remote control.
Laurel
said,
December 20, 2007 at 2:33 am
If your kid has to addicted to a Christmas movie / book, Charlie Brown is the greatest!
I love the way they all sing with their heads tilted back at 90 degrees and their noses in the air.
Rachel
said,
December 20, 2007 at 3:49 am
The way he says snoopy is so damn cute!!! And, ahhh, the fascination with the remote control. We are quite familiar with that at my house.
Danielle
said,
December 20, 2007 at 4:47 am
Babboo on video. So stinkin cute. The only christmas music I’ve been able to tolerate this year is the Charlie Brown Christmas CD, so I’d say you guys have great taste!
Also happy birthday to Marci!
May
said,
December 20, 2007 at 5:10 pm
Dude, your kid talks? HE IS NOT BABY BABBOO ANYMORE! Damn Reno! I’m missing everything!
Mary Boston
said,
December 20, 2007 at 5:49 pm
I love it “ah noopy”. I totally have that stuck in my head.
Heidikins
said,
December 20, 2007 at 6:44 pm
I. LOVE. CHARLIE. BROWN!
We watch it every year (repeatedly) and I actually just bought the Soundtrack at Starbucks. The Charlie Brown tree, the pink, aluminum Christmas tree, everything… Love it!
Rachel
said,
December 20, 2007 at 7:40 pm
Testing 1 2…testing 1 2 3
He he, I always wanted to do that!
cpa mom
said,
December 20, 2007 at 7:58 pm
dude, he is totally attacking you for not cutting his hair. can’t you see he is pleading with you to go to great clips already? tehehehehhe
Operation Pink Herring
said,
December 21, 2007 at 7:37 pm
Looks like snoopy also knocked over the scratching post! We have that same one, and Joel had to nail a huge piece of plywood to the bottom to keep it from falling over.
angela
said,
December 23, 2007 at 2:55 am
I love how he gets distracted from the task at hand by the remote. This happens ALL THE TIME to my husband.