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A Cyborg Dragon

A Cyborg Dragon

“What should we do today?” “Can you look up a real cyborg?” “What do you mean?” “Last time you looked up ‘cyborg,’ but this time, I want a real cyborg, like with a person’s face.”...

A Cyborg like from Treasure Planet…

A Cyborg like from Treasure Planet…

“What’s for the snack sack today?” “Can you help me pick a category? I’m becoming a brainstorm loser.” “No you’re not,” I responded quickly. I don’t like him getting down on himself about picking ideas in...

Pikachu

Pikachu

“What should we do today?” “Can you do another character from Looney Tunes?” “Sure. Which character?” “Um, let me think.” Without any pause, he rapidly shifted gears. “Instead, let’s do Pikachu,” he said. I honestly...

Wile E. Coyote Chasing The Road Runner

Wile E. Coyote Chasing The Road Runner

“What’s for the snack sack today?” “Give me a category.” “Okay.” Before I could start, he said dejectedly, “I’m a brainstormer failure.” I’m guessing he felt bad about asking me for help, thinking that being...

A Cobra

A Cobra

He’s been studying the rainforest at school and I’ve been trying to get him to think of rainforest things for a few days. Despite my prodding, he’s been hesitant to choose anything from the rainforest. Today...

That Monster Thingy

That Monster Thingy

“What should we do today?” “Remember you said you’d do another Godzilla?” “We had the conversation yesterday, but I didn’t really agree.” “Do you like Godzilla?” “Not really,” I said honestly. I really don’t get...

A Giant Scorpion

A Giant Scorpion

“What should we do today?” “A giant scorpion.” We had a little chat about the time I was bit by a scorpion. It happened in the shower just a few years ago. As the water...

Venus Flytrap

Venus Flytrap

“What should we do today?” He sat thinking for a while. A long while. “Victor?” “I’m thinking.” “How about something from the Amazon?” I suggested. “Amazon?” “Oh, I mean the rainforest.” “Oh, I thought you...

How about an old school catapult…

How about an old school catapult…

“What’s for the snack sack today?” “Godzilla Minecraft,” he said with a wicked grin. “Haven’t we already done that?” I asked. At this point it’s hard for me to keep track of what we have...

Crocodile

Crocodile

“What should we do today?” “I don’t know,” he said without giving it any thought. “What do you want?” I pressed him. He hesitated and then he exclaimed, “Alligator!” “Alligator or crocodile?” I asked, not...