The Life and Times of the Brothers Mac

Saturday, October 07, 2006

Coming soon, to a theater near you...

This week, the British author of a popular children’s series of fantasy novels telephoned, to ask if we would consider allowing Gabriel to star in an international film based on her seventh novel. We were elated. She went on to further explain that the film would feature a young wizard boy and his friends who struggle against evil in a magical world. The lead character would be known for his courage and instantly recognizable by the lightning-shaped scar on his forehead. His name shall be….wait for it….”HURTY POTTER”.


OK, before you report us for being bad parents, hear me out! Maybe it’s not a “lightening-shaped scar”, maybe it’s a big green bruise and a goose egg to match, but this seemed like a much better way to tell it. Admit it. I had you going, didn’t I? I thought “Hurty Potter” was pretty comical. Gabe fell while running inside our home on Tuesday and he bumped his head into a cabinet door (not so humorous). He seems to be taking it like a champ, as you can see. With 2 boys, I guess I should brace myself for future accidental injuries. At least he didn't break his arm...




"I thought it was supposed to be a lightning bolt?"