Strange Fears

Evan has this unexplainable (at least to my memory) fear of balloons and all things inflatable. So, it was a bit sad when his Uncle Andrew and Aunt Annika sent him this totally cool Toy Story bouncy/ride-on ball. He would cry hysterically if I even brought down the box. So, it sat on the shelf out of site for months.

Until recently.... I managed to covertly get this thing into the car, along with both boys, drive to a gas station and inflate it without Evan noticing.

When introduced to the ball already fully inflated and looking rather stable (his biggest fear is that it will spring a leak and fly around the room) he acted indifferent about it, but at least not scared. After a week or so and after a few friends came over and thought it was fun, he has come around.

Thanks Annika and Andrew! It's a hit, finally. :)