Helmets and the Undeniable Power of Elmo

In retrospect, I felt that one of the pictures from the previous post needed a little commentary. Did you notice Charlie looking through the blind covered window wearing a helmet? We have an Elmo DVD about bikes that Charlie loves. L.O.V.E.S. loves. Now, as we all now Elmo is to children what Oprah is to women. His word is law. So, if Elmo tells you that you must wear a helmet at all times when riding your tricycle or bike then by Jove my kid is going to demand that he wear a helmet whenever he gets on his trike. Case in point, Charlie was outside on our patio (approximately 12 x 6 ft.) and he asked for his helmet. Good thing since he could really get up to break neck speeds on our spacious patio. All snarkiness aside, it was pretty fortuitous that he was wearing that helmet since I accidentally knocked him over with the laundry basket and he landed right on his head. Thanks Elmo. You saved us from one serious goose egg.