Chunky monkey checks in

Hey folks. It's me, Aden.

Been a while since I wrote you last. Don't worry, I'm still going strong. Workin' hard every day to show my Daddy how tough I am, to keep my Mama on her toes, and to irritate my brother to no end.

Life's good like that.

They give me lots of excuses like that I cough too much or that it's this thing called "winter", but I just don't understand why Daddy and Mama won't take me outside to play.

I am a wild, untamed spirit. I need to roam and explore, get dirty and eat rocks. They don't get it. One day I'll figure out how to get out of here on my own.

I have lots of toys, and they're OK, but I'd much rather have a person to play with. Or one of those things that plug in the wall, that no one lets me touch.

I am very intelligent, people. God sent me to this family to open their eyes to things they didn't know were even possible.

Mama says, "No, Aden, it doesn't work that way."

I say, "Um, excuse me, yes it does."

I am a highly talented musician as well. Just a great catch all around. I got the swag.

Learning how to brush my teeth. And to say "teeth". That thrilled them.

And I really like helping with laundry. That thrills my Mama. She has this idea that as I get older I'll want to help her more and more. Yeah, enjoy it now, Ma.

In my spare time, I like to cuddle up with my monkey and a cup of juice, suck my thumb and watch a Baby Einsten movie. Now that's relaxation, my friend.