The Copycat

In many ways, the third child is easier because he mimics the behavior of his brothers. This works to your advantage most of the time, but alas, not all the time.

Instead of building with our Tinkertoys this morning, Brennan decided to see how many he could STICK UP HIS NOSE. I caught him as he had several up both nostrils. When I gasped at him, he defended himself by telling me he had just been trying to look like a bunny rabbit. A bunny rabbit with Tinkertoys up his nose? I have no idea. I promptly packed up the nose candy and threw it in the kitchen sink for some good scrubbing.

Ten minutes later, I caught Griffin walking around with two more Tinkertoys shoved up his nose. And while Brennan tried to act contrite for teaching his little brother new tricks, I think I saw a quick gleam of pride in his eyes as he glanced at his own little pliable copycat. I fear what Brennan may have in mind for Griffin next.