Teen Titans Robin and Battlepug for Ansel

Characters from the two things we read at bedtime last night: Robin from "Teen Titans Go!" and Battlepug from the latest and much awaited web comic update.  Robin's take on the situation would perhaps be: "Why must I be plagued by this ridiculous animal?!" Ansel's response this morning: "It takes a lot to make me laugh.  This does not make me laugh."

Monster Broccoli

Archer was quite tickled by "The Secret Knowledge of Grown-ups" by David Wisniewski. Despite knowing that such things as vegetable monsters were tongue-in-cheek, I think he believed there might be some actual revelations in there.  He is always pleased to convince his peers that he hates broccoli, as no cool child would eat consume the stuff.  

Nightwing Beyond for Ansel

Ansel requested Nightwing Beyond based on a sketch by qBATMANp at deviantart.  Actually, he asked for "Nightwing with the glowy symbol that's on the Ipad," but I recognized the magic of Google images. He did not appreciate my inclusion of the utensils, but the Nightwing sticks are just a little too much weapon for lunch in preschool.  

Teen Titans Robin for Ansel

Ansel spent the weekend waffling on whether he wanted Robin from the "Teen Titans" television show (2003-6) or Robin from "The Batman" show (2006-7)  for his next napkin.  When he looked at the napkin this morning, he was not so indecisive in his immediate reaction: "Mom! I didn't want to see the bottom of his shoe!" ... I thought that was the cool part...

Guy Fox from Rocket Fox for Archer

With characteristic 9 year old boy hyperbole, Archer declared Rocket Fox his favorite game ever.  And this despite the complete absence of weapons or bloodshed.  It must have been his affectionate bonding with the cute web comic Rocket Fox before contact with the actual game.  Successful marketing at work.

Bat Owl for Archer

Archer told me this morning that he plans to hide this one in his lunchbox.  Apparently the owl is too realistic and unredeemed by the Batman reference.  While Batman is popular at home, he is not cool enough for third grade today.  Oh well.  I suspected as much, but Archer did not provide a request last night, and I needed a break from drawing Pokemon.

Raccoon and Batman for Ansel

Ansel asked for the raccoon from "The Batman" episode "Pets."  Batman is still cool enough for Pre-School.

Noctowl for Archer

Archer's year end report is on barn owls.  He is completely resistant to the idea of a napkin featuring a real owl, but an owl-like Pokemon creature is ok.  He got the dearth of blue markers/weird pink sky treatment as well, but perhaps with more success.

Herdier and Pikachu for Ansel

More Pokemon characters for Ansel:  It was far too late last night for me to give any consideration to what might be the relationship between Herdier and Pikachu, much less their environment.  Lack of functioning blue markers has reduced me to strange pink backgrounds.

Ace the Bat Hound for Ansel

A return to an old favorite for Ansel: Ace the Bat Hound in his "Krypto the Superdog" incarnation.  Just remember, he is Batman's partner, not his pet.

Bulbasaur with Pasta for Archer

My feelings about Bulbasaur are mixed, but Archer feels he is astoundingly cute...and that he himself is astoundingly cute while he is pretending to be Bulbasaur.

Red from Sky Kid for Archer

The boys really love "Sky Kid" by Jim Zub and Jeff Cruz.  (Based on a video game from the 1980's) We had to read the whole thing twice in two days.  Who knew a series without swords or superpowers could be so compelling? 

A month's worth of napkins

About a month's worth of napkins.  Spending the day at home with a kid who, as it turns out, had both strep and fifth disease, we spent some time arranging napkins on the floor.

Nightwing with Jetpack for Ansel

Ansel wanted to see Nightwing in his latest incarnation on "Young Justice" wearing Batman's jet pack from an episode of "The Batman."  Not sure why he hasn't burned off his left foot, but no doubt Wayne Enterprises... or the Justice League perhaps have worked out the technology.

Frontline Commando with Rifle for Archer

Archer asked for yet another image of Frontline Commando for today.  I think we are all getting tired of the strawberry disarmament technique....although there were strawberries packed in the lunch.  Perhaps a daisy in the muzzle of the weapon instead?

Frontline Commando for Archer

Archer wishes desperately for more allowance to spend on Frontline Commando.  

Batman and Dracula for Ansel

From "Batman vs. Dracula" rediscovered by both kids yesterday.  Just when we think Batman might be out of play rotation, he comes back with a vengeance.  

Battlepug for Ansel

While they are probably not in the target demographic, so to speak, my sons were giddy with delight while reading Battlepug.  Homicidal cute animals, sword violence, and gratuitous nudity are three of their most favorite things.