Our little Flexy really was the cutest little boy.

I’m serious!

OK, one of the cutest little boys, him and Riley.

When Flexy was just a kid and learning to read, a little bit bigger kid books, he discovered “Captain Underpants.”

I know some kids are reading “Great Expectations” in the 7th grade, but Alex was the kind of kid who went at his own pace.

I so love that about him.

He didn’t let other people pressure him to be more than he was ready to be.

One of my favorite memories is of Flexy telling us about his favorite Dav Pilkey book. It was called, (ready for this?)…

“Captain Underpants and The Invasion of The Incredibly Naughty Cafeteria Ladies From Outer Space (and the Subsequent Assault of the Equally Evil Lunchroom Zombie Nerds)

So.   Funny.

It was even funnier to have Flexy say it for us. And then of course he would have to tell us all about the book. If you ever get a chance, glance through one of the “Captain Underpants” books. They are so cute. We even made a puppet of “Captain Underpants” for one of Flexy’s assignments in school. It turned out great!

I’m so glad Flexy found books that helped him want to read.