Don't judge a book by the cover

Unless it is the book Series Twilight. So I was over at a friends house today and overheard yet another conversation that I seem to hear/see all too often lately. Everyone around me is obsessed with Twilight. There have been themed parties and fondant cakes made around this book for heavens sake! I see blogs that have a countdown to the movie, like it is a new baby about to arrive. I even had someone tell me that the night it comes out it is her 5 yr. anniversary and she has convinced her hubby to go see it because it is that important. The thing is, I just don't get it....it's about teenage vampires people! So I was hoping for a few people to shed some light on the subject. Tell me what the draw is. And I need specifics, not just "oh the books are just sooooo good" answers. What draws everyone and their dog to the point of obsession over this series? Any info would be greatly appreciated and I promise not to judge. (too hard) Also, if I get enough good answers, I just might pick up the book and give it a try. No promises though!

cute + complicated = Maxers

Max is such a mystery to me. I don't think I will ever have him figured out. I can read Jackson like Run Dog Run. Not Max, he is full of unexplained surprises around every turn. Lets just say he is totally off the wall. Here are a few examples. Keep in mind, this all happened before noon today.

1. Take a look at the picture above. Lets just say Max dressed himself for a snowstorm at church. The only problem....it is Friday.



2. Max continues to decorate the house at his eye level. He even used a pencil and a level for this project.




3. If the eye level decorating wasn't enough, tape is his new best friend. He now feels the need to tape little objects in various places as he sees fit.





4. Do I even need to explain this one? How on earth can this be comfortable. He is one step away from a baby thong. I must admit this picture was not taken this morning. I did check however for blogging accuracy and he is in fact wearing the undies backwards yet again.

5. I wasn't going to capture this moment on film but it is still funny. Max walked out of the bathroom and informed me that he was my big helper by wiping his own bum. huh? Ok, I guess I get this one a little. Less dirty work for me = being my helper.

6. He found a lady bug in the kitchen and was uber excited. He then proceeded to yell at the top of his lungs for me to be quiet because his lady bug was sleeping.

7. A few weeks ago John took Max on what we at the Parrish house like to refer to as a "man meeting." It is pretty much equivalent to a daddy daughter date for boys. Apparently Max had so much fun that he has been hitting me up to take him on a man meeting. I tried to explain what it is and why I can't take him but he didn't get it. ***here is a warning for those with sensitive eyes/ears, skip these last couple sentences. **** I kept telling him only boys can go and that I am not one due to certain bodily parts that I am missing. He finally said oh, you have a "jine - ee" (phonetically spelled of course) Ok Mom, you can't go.

So there you have it. A half day full of weird Maxer moments for your viewing pleasure. I'm the lucky one though, I get to see these kind of shenanigans all day every day!