Our Secret Weapon

"Lilla is like a weapon," Rowan claims. What is that supposed to mean? Much to my dismay, Rowan has been enamored with weapons for a long time. Whether it is a light saber, slingshot, sword, bow and arrow, or gun, he likes it. My feelings on this obsession swing back and forth. At times I want to toss out every weapon we have acquired, but I know that Rowan can turn a stick into a deadly weapon. Of course, the stick supply is limitless (and those pointy ends are more dangerous!) At other times I just go with the flow so as not to create a 'forbidden fruit,' but it doesn't seem to matter. Although this topic continues to frustrate me, I understand that it is a rather common interest for other boys.

Anyway, back to the Lilla as weapon subject. Well, it is Lilla's ability to spit up, bite (ouch those little teeth are sharp) and pull hair that in Rowan's mind make her one keen weapon. He truly loves Lilla and perhaps describing her in this way is just another way to show it. For all my complaints about the weapons, he is still a sweet and kind brother (most of he time).

Check out those teeth!