"Mi Mama"

The new SPD catalog arrived today. So while perusing its many lovely offerings, I came across the page which mentions my two most recent books, NBE and TBCK. I showed the catalog to Michael who happened to be nearby.

Intently, he looked at the catalog, then looked at the reference to my books. Then he read out loud my name, as if to make sure I had written them. Then he said, "Mi Mama..." like he's proud of me...

I've noticed that when he's happy, he (unconsciously) inserts -- as if for emphasis -- the possessive before referencing me or his Dad. Well. I'm happy, too! Here is Moi son! Who can make me feel taller than a ... well, you know: