The Strongest Man - in the World!

Ok, this is pretty literal take on the whole 'hero' thing, seeing that Artie is an actual Superhero, and all.  Still, he deserves this honor, and I'm proud so say that we are all big Artie-fans.  The Adventure's of Pete and Pete is an all-time favorite with me, and my brother and sister...Mike too, for that matter. It hails from early-nineties, Nickelodeon fame.  It has a pretty solid cult-following, and it's been called ground-breaking, and 'before it's time.'  I'm not really sure what that means, but it has always stuck with me.  Then, a few years back, Nick finally released seasons 1 and 2 on dvd and I pretty much fell in love with the show all over again, and especially with Artie, the best super hero ever.

The scene where Artie battles a bowling ball is Max's favorite. I can't tell you how cool I think it is that he loves this show, too. I guess I shouldn't be, but I'm always surprised when Max connects with the things that I loved as a child. And I can tell that he's really into it, and not just because he sees how much I enjoy it.  You can tell by his uncontrollable belly laughs, and his constant requests to watch the dvd over and over. He actually said he wanted to be Artie for Halloween this year! Be still my heart.  Whenever I hear people talk about wanting to have kids, but being worried how they will turn out, or thinking they won't have anything in common with them, I feel for them because I used to think those thing, too.  But, I have now come to observe that kids are pretty much tiny, concentrated versions of the people they spend the most time with (mum and dad, usually.)  So, you better like yourself, because that is what you're gonna get, the good and the bad, all condensed into a tiny, amazing and terrifying little being.  And, don't be afraid to expose them to things that you like, not just things they are supposed to like.   Sure, most kids go through a Teletubbies phase (or something of that mind-numbing equivalence) but you don't have to dumb things down for kids all of the time.  Don't assume that they won't like what you do, or that it will be too far over their heads.  Children catch on quick, and their busy brains can grasp far more information than we give them credit for.   That doesn't go for just t.v. shows either.  Books, hobbies, music, crafting, food.....it all works the same way.

Artie is just one of the many ways that Max and I connect, and I know it's just a silly t.v. show character, but I don't care.  The truly important things in life usually turn out to be very silly, indeed.  We love you, Artie!

Comments

[Kristin]

Isn't it wonderful to find those little connections? My girls love care bears... a favorite from my past.

Hubby and I both *LOVED* Pete and Pete, and Artie is definitely a favorite!! :)

Also wanted to let you know that the drawing has been completed on the blog for the grand giveaway!! I am also holding a poll for another prize for the winning name. :) If you have a moment, stop on by and cast your vote!

[Nice-Etc]

awww that is so nice. sigh pete and pete has got to be the best kids show ever. my girlfriends and i used to wear candy necklaces haha, of course inspired by nona. i got season 1 when it came out but never did get 2! don't ask me how i've survived this long with out rewatching it! ..artie i guess has been on reno 911 a lot, but i don't know if i have seen it..i did see him on a pretty good episode of curb your enthusiasm though aha..he plays a crazy limo driver.

[marjorie]

Oh!! Pete and Pete!! I remember being SO excited that Michael Stipe and Kate Pierson were going to be on....wasn't Stipe an ice cream man, or something!!? ; )

That's great!! I forgot about this!! tee hee! :)

[Elizabeth]

Artie! I haven't thought about that show in ages.

[Leslie]

What a terrific post. Not only because I love Pete and Pete (by the way, they have a great soundtrack too--especially the song "She is Staggering".

And how nicely put about the kids being little concentrated versions of you! Hee hee! Can't wait to get me some!