Smart kidz

We've all been presented with problems that make us want to scream and cry and shut down. But in this post I want to honor a little boy who really handled the stresses of life with great poise.

I was on a plane and was watching this toddler. But in a very normal way. I was looking out the window and he was in my peripheral. Anyway...
He had a Tonka toy truck in each hand and was presented with a problem - he had to pick his nose. Not wanting to surrender to his fun, he decided to stick the wheel of the Tonka truck into his right nostril, then the left nostril. Just as I thought it was over, he put the wheel into his mouth to taste his victory. Despite being a bit grossed out at first, I was essentially really proud of him.
He saw a problem and he quietly solved it. Isn't that what our teachers always told us to do growing up? If you have a problem try to figure it out. If you can't figure it out on your own then ask your group members. Then if everyone is stuck, one person from the group may raise their hand to ask the teacher for help.
But look at this kid! He didn't even need his group to help him, nor the teacher! He used his resources. This kid has a bright future. I can smell it. And now he can smell it too since his nose is booger free.

So pick your nose with a Tonka truck, or scratch your back with a wine glass. It's only human and actually shows intelligence.

Peace, Love, and Boogers - Kat