Article Contributed on: 3/17/2007 11:59:01 PM
For some time now I've been at least slightly in awe of Binky Boy's rather - shall we say -
independent nature; it stands in stark contrast to his older brother's seemingly natural impulse towards acquiescence -- his age appropriate, two year old tantrums to the contrary not withstanding.
Where D-Man sometimes rebels, Binky Boy has already worn a solid path along that route. At dinnertime, D-Man voices (and acts upon) his displeasure at having to eat while Binky Boy plays games with "his captors," (us) by playing at pretending to throw food off his tray. Even at these young ages, the difference between the boys' personalities stands out as clearly as one might imagine they would at a much later date.
Even to the point of one of them - you're free to guess which - achieving the first known Interspecies Mutual Benefit Pact, (IMBP)...
As near as I can tell, the IMBP works like this: each agreeing party from each species agrees to spill as much food as possible - hopefully without drawing unnecessary attention from the authorities (us) - at each possible feeding opportunity.
Having accomplished that, each agreeing party is then able to feast upon a diverse diet composed entirely of food designed for the party of the second part - as it were.
I know it's a stretch, but it's the only way to explain both Binky's wanton spreading of food from the boundaries of his tray - only to have Bruno eat it - AND Bruno (the dog)'s, obsession with nosing his dog food out of his dish and onto the floor - where Binky Boy can eat it - before he takes bite number one.
Unless you have a better explanation...
Chris Stone is a slightly different - hopefully better - Father and man than he was yesterday...