captain SJpants

SJ always has had trouble with comprehension.  We received his PSSA results from last year.  It was not surprising to us, but we are trying to find ways to help SJ comprehend more easily.  My husband had the idea of taking turns reading books with him each night.  The problem is we need to find books that he is interested in.  SJ loves the Sunday comics and comic books, so my husband asked Bob if we some books like that in our library.  Bob brought out a superhero book and a Captain Underpants book.  SJ said he would like to read the Captain Underpants book.  So for the last week, my husband and SJ have been taking turns reading from this book. 
When SJ got home from his bowling league yesterday, he ran upstairs.  I thought he was going to get his plushies or put on his Halloween costume.  To my surprise, he came downstairs in only a Superman cape and his underwear.  He was so proud of himself.  It was funny, but since he is 9 I told him he needed to put on clothes.  He looked so sad as he walked up the stairs.  I said, "Well, you can show Daddy before you get dressed."  He immediately smiled and ran into the living room.  "Nice Captain Underpants," said my husband.  "Now, go get dressed," he told SJ.  SJ happily ran upstairs to get dressed. 
I walked into the living room and told my husband that I felt bad that I couldn't let him stay in that outfit.  He is 9, however, and he needs to act appropriately.  It was nice to see him get something out of the reading practice.  Hopefully, he will continue to read and stay clothed!