Archive: The Fine and Right Education of the Young Doctor Benny

Well, Gabe is here for a sleepover! And I'm not quite sure what's going on... it started with Gabe saying "Go away from me, Benny, I'm busy! I need some alone time!" and it's now progressed to whenever Benny comes in the room with him, he's saying imperiously, "GO! LEAVE ME ALONE! I AM BUSY!" and if Benny continues to come in or tries to play with him he's shrieking at Benny to leave him alone. Then explaining to me calmly that he needs time alone and doesn't want to play with Benny. I think Gabe might just want to play with Benny's toys and not Benny at all! :) He's playing with Benny's trains and he won't let Benny play. I must admit I am nonplussed -- I don't want to force the issue but I also don't want Benny to think that I think this behavior is okay. Not very pleasant here at the moment, Benny's feelings are very hurt and I'm not sure what to do. Gabe won't let him anywhere near. What is going on? I guess we will see how the evening progresses -- it's probably just him processing this whole sleepover thing in his own way. It makes me sad to see Benny upset and sad over it though.