Captain Owen

We had a sighting.

The ever elusive superhero decided to grace our home with his presence.

He came in the early morning hours when the competing superhero was off at preschool defeating the monsters.

His cape was gleaming in royal blue displaying only the hint of a previous battle with red fingernail polish. The vestiges of war. The wounds of a former battle displayed for all to see like a badge of honor and courage.

With fists clenched and teeth bared, Captain Owen flew around the kitchen in a blur of blue and red. The flaming hair a trademark and symbol of hope for the innocent.... but an emblem of doom and fear for those who dare to want to keep a clean house.

Captain Owen's body lives on juice and taquitos, but his spirit is fueled by the desire to search and destroy.

As the great and abominable red-headed grown-up was busy scrubbing down the round bottomed baby in an upstairs tub, Captain Owen was busy dismantling the kitchen. Every pot and pan and utensil was dispersed throughout the land so the Captain could practice his budding culinary skills.

(He believes whole heartedly in continuing education and expanding his skill set! Times are tough and the economy indicates that superhero work is waning. Captain Owen is a forward thinker.)

Not only does Captain Owen believe in continuing education, but also in new and innovative ways of cleaning and freshening a bathroom. Ever the helper!

As the Mama was engrossed in cooking vittles to fuel the superhero, he was busy dumping out the baby powder in the basement bathroom. Before his covert operation was discovered, he cleaned up the incriminating evidence with his Daddy's toothbrush. Very smart, indeed.

Recently, Captain Owen abandoned the practice of mispronouncing his "L's." No longer can he be tricked into saying, "woop-de-woop." (For loop the loop.) He is too savvy for that!

Our family could not be more excited that Captain Owen is gracing us with his presence. He is quick to hug and squeeze as tight as he can. Superheros never do anything half way!

On the rare occasion that his super powers fail him and he messes up, the Captain is ready with an apology and a kiss.

Captain Owen isn't all steel and stoicism. He has a new and improved 21st century superhero side to him. A sensitive streak. He notices when the Mama is sad or upset and gently pats my back or whispers i love you as he swoops by on his way to another important mission.

He likes to ask, "Mama, are you happy?" As a grin spreads across his face.

This is one of the strongest super powers he possesses. The Mama cannot help but melt under his power and feel the utmost joy and happiness to be the keeper of this little Captain.