As a reward for being such a trooper getting a root canal last Friday, we told Aiden he could pick any toy he wanted at the store. The animal lover picked a wooden emperor penguin and a rubber killer whale. With Aiden you have to be very specific about animals, especially penguins.

Paco: What’s the penguin’s name Aiden?
Aiden: Cody Maverick.
Paco: Because he surfs? (He is a Surf’s Up fanatic.)
Aiden: Yes!
Me: What’s the name of the whale?
Aiden: The killer whale is Free Willy.
Me: Just like the movie?
Aiden: No, because he is free years old like me.

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