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The Cage

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JailBirds have cages, I'm pretty sure. I see them on Sylvester and Tweetie. Dogs have cages......well at least the one's Michael Vick used to have, I saw them on the news. All the animals at the zoo have cages (at least according to one of the books Mom reads to me, I think I'll probably get to see for real this summer). So to the best of my deductible knowledge........having a cage means you are an animal. So I guess Mom and Dad think I am an animal, because it seems like every time I turn around, they are sticking me in some kind of cage.

First it was that crummy bassinet that I so deftly unloaded on some sucker. Next it's this 'crib' (sounds like cage to me) that they make me sleep in every night. More recently it's this Graco Playard fold and carry thing. Have you seen the website for this thing? Here is a quote from their propoganda (Stalin would be proud):

"A convenient travel bag is also included - just fold the Pack 'n Play® playard, stow it in the bag, and you and your little one are off to see the world."

Off to see the world???? Who are they kidding?? My Mom and Dad have this thing sitting in the living room and every time I so much as close a lid to 'rest my eyes' they try to throw me in this thing. We haven't done any 'world traveling' over here you Graco commies. Look, please don't assume that just because I still spit my food back out into my hand and then smear it all over my face that I am stupid, OK? You aren't fooling me with this new-age cage. I am not fooled by the fact that it doesn't have bars. Your mesh netting is still a weak attempt at trying to keep a baby down (I had to stop the good fight for Neo-awareness, it's become exhausting)

I will not be bound by bars and mesh. In fact, every time I find myself confined to one of these spaces, I pledge to scream at the top of my lungs until either Mom or Dad come and rescue me. So far this plan seems to be working to perfection, although lately after a few minutes of screaming in the 'crib' I fall deeply back into slumber. YAWWWNNNN.......it's getting late, has anyone seen my blanket? 

(please note: the only reason I am smiling is because my mom is behind the camera acting like she is about to release me from my cage) 

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Comments (10)

Rich Jacobson
Fathom Realty West Sound - Poulsbo, WA
Your Kitsap County WA Real Estate Broker

Psssst!....Kelan,...I put the file into the Twinkie. The breakout is tonight!

Mar 25, 2008 10:26 AM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE

I don't know Kelan..looks like you're having a good time in the 'cage' to me.  Okay, so mom and dad just want you to be safe.....so you don't fall out of 'bed', so you dont' crawl around and get into things while they're vacuuming...stuff like that.  One day you'll understand.

Mar 25, 2008 10:27 AM
Vincent McKamy
Samson Properties - Fredericksburg, VA
Realtor Fredericksburg Virginia
We all have cages - some are just more obvious than others.  Let the kid out.  Good luck
Mar 25, 2008 10:49 AM
Kelan Robert Stewart
ActiveRain (Intern) - Seattle, WA
Following in the Footsteps of My Father

Rich,

The great escape is on then my friend.........can you pick me up around 1am? That's when dad goes to sleep.......

Sally,

You are going to make wonderful grandma someday.......you sound just like mine :-)

Vincent,

I agree, Let the kid out!!!! 

Mar 25, 2008 11:13 AM
Anonymous
Chris Shouse
What acutie and looks like full of fun and adventure:)
Mar 25, 2008 11:57 AM
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Doreen McPherson
Homesmart ~ Scottsdale ~ Tempe - Tempe, AZ
Phoenix Arizona Real Estate ~

This could be interesting. 

You know my niece, yeah, the cute bossy one, well she has not had to deal with the cage.  What I suggest you do, (for all future Neo's, of course) is document the effect this has on you and what happens as you continue to grow new too-thes and all.  Then you can publish a study about the difference between the free range and caged Neo growth patterns.   You'll be famous.  or something. 

Mar 25, 2008 06:10 PM
Brian Block
RE/MAX Allegiance, Managing Broker/Branch Vice President - McLean, VA
Northern Virginia & D.C. Real Estate
Hey Kelan, in about 45 years, you'll get revenge when you keep your parents contained within the cage of the nursing home. 
Mar 25, 2008 11:04 PM
Kris Wales
Keller Williams Realty - Lakeside Market Center - Macomb, MI
Real Estate Blog & Homes for Sale search site, Macomb County MI
Grab a rail in each hand and rock.  Hard.  The first time you tip over your cage your parents will be so scared that you could hurt yourself that they will stop using it.  (Worked for my son) 
Mar 26, 2008 12:09 AM
Kelan Robert Stewart
ActiveRain (Intern) - Seattle, WA
Following in the Footsteps of My Father
ummmm............can someone get me out of this cage...........
Apr 04, 2008 04:35 AM
Karen Monsour
Coldwell Banker Fort Lauderdale Beach - Fort Lauderdale, FL
REALTOR, SSRS - Sells FL Waterfront, Short Sale Expert!

Hey Kelan, you adorable child...it's protection! Pretty soon you will be able to crawl out of it on your own...then their will be lock's on the kitchen cabinets...no pot's and pan's all over the kitchen floor...then their will be gates on every place you aren't allowed to go on your own...My how you have grown.

Perhap's you can offer to help dad on AR for a few hours...then again...you probably are...LOL!!!

You'll figure a way out, I'm sure...one leg at a time...You fall out once and then...look out!!!

What you need is a new brother or sister...then...(he he!!!)

Apr 16, 2008 01:27 PM