"Max"

One of our favorite cartoons is "Max & Ruby". If you're not familiar with the show, here's a little about it:

"Max & Ruby is a half-hour animated comedy series based on the children's books by Rosemary Wells. Each episode centers on Max, a determined three-year-old bunny, and his big sister, Ruby, a smart, goal-oriented seven-year-old. The show offers an empowering message for children by showing Max and Ruby playing together and resolving their differences in ways that are respectful and supportive."

I often compare my oldest two to Max and Ruby - sometimes I even refer to them as such! Ruby is constantly trying to do big kid things - like write a book or sell lemonade at her makeshift stand, and Max always wants in on the action. He might be a pest sometimes, but he manages to help out or involve himself in a positive way.

Lately my little Max and Ruby have done such a great job playing together. They have been working out their differences in a more mature way - avoiding frustration. I love watching them from a distance playing make-believe or sharing a book.

I love this picture of my little "Max", sitting on his hands. Branson couldn't stop poking and teasing, so I had him sit on his hands for a minute. He was so cute while sitting on his hands. I couldn't help but laugh!

The best part - his eyes and mouth. Branson often peers out of the corner of his eyes and purses his lips, just like Max does when he's bummed.