A few weeks ago, Martin started saying "I'm the man".  At first, I thought this was kind of funny in a "you the man" kind of way.  Then, I realized that he was saying it any time he was trying to show some power, be bossy, or do something physical.  Then I started to worry - is this just the tip of a troubling iceburg?  In spite of all of the women's studies classes I took in college am I raising a son who says "I'm the man" as if to say "I'm in charge"?

I know, I can practically see my mom shaking her head as she reads this as if to say, "oh dearie, this probably means nothing and there's so much more to come."  And, I know she's right on both accounts.  But still, I want to make sure that this IS nothing and not SOMETHING BAD coming down the trail.

I wish I could figure out how this phrase has come into his head.  I'd like to blame other children at daycare, but since he doesn't go there anymore I can't pin it on them.  I'm placing bets on either Scooby Doo or Tom and Jerry.  They are definitely a bad influence, even if they're not the source of this one.  All I know is that I better get out the "Free to Be You & Me" album and play it during the night as he sleeps.  Just in case.