I recently figured out that our youngest, Joel, has an alter-ego. For Clark Kent it is Superman and for Joel it is Ultra (When you say this name make sure you add a little superhero flair to get the full effect. Something like, ULLTRAA.)
Whenever he feels the need to be extra powerful or strong, Joel just becomes Ultra. There are many things that Ultra does that Joel doesn't do, too. For instance, Ultra flew off the top bunk today and landed safely on his feet. Ultra can take on formidable foes, such as a 6'4" Daddy. When his Dad told Joel that he needed to settle down for bed or he would have to find Ultra's weakness. Joel responded that Ultra didn't have any weakenesses.
I was also told the other night, while trying to get Joel to eat his rice and green beans, that Ultra eats rice and green beans everyday to stay strong. Sometimes Joel even discovers that Ultra has a new super power. When we were driving home from preschool the other day, on our street but still a ways from home, Joel announced that he could see the house from where we were. I asked him if he had Superman vision and he said yes. Then a few minutes later he declared, "I didn't know that Ultra had Superman vision, too!"
Does anyone else have an alter-ego they turn to when they need extra confidence or strength? Or maybe its just a four-year old thing. Then again, maybe I should work on an alter-ego for myself. I could begin now convincing my kids that I have Supermom powers which might come in handy when they are a little older.
Sunday, March 25, 2007
ULTRA MAN
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According to Joel, the genesis of Ultra was that originally he was the creation of an artist and that somehow the rendering was went to outerspace where God made him real.
In my observation, Ultra has a consistent essence of character while all the time developing into something more powerful. I think I will take my cues from Joel and create a similar altar-ego for myself. Maybe I will all him UberMe and he will spin many plates without any of them coming anywhere near slowing down and crashing. He will wake up in the morning and not hit the snooze button even one time, he will jump out of bed, get the kids dressed, get showered, shaved and ready, and then he will plan out the day ahead, creating a list of course, and he will get everything accomplished on his list, and yet still have the flexability to deal with the unexpected and be there in a personal way for friends and family.
Paula, I have enjoyed reading through your blog! Children are clever...I do see the advantages of an alter-ego. I will be pondering this.
Jen
I love it! I especially like Anthony's idea about being a superperson who doesn't even need to hit the snooze alarm... If you figure out exactly what that superpower is called or how to get it, let me know! :)
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