Sneak Attack

For a while now, M has taken to tackling B which often starts out with B laughing while being pinned to the ground. Invariably, however, B ends up crying out in pain as M does not know how to be gentle and it is at this point that I am forced to intervene. I've given up trying to put an end to this behavior because it seems to be some ancient form of male bonding ritual that apparently begins at a very young age. It must be in the male genetic make-up. Maybe they are practicing for the hunting that they will need to do when they grow up...

This morning, I was surprised to see a bit of an alteration to this daily tackling. I watched as B surreptitiously waddled around a chair and jumped upon an unwitting M. M was initially surprised, but quickly adapted to the unanticipated tackle and began laughing. It wasn't long before both boys were rolling around on the floor giggling, tackling and hugging each other. What a great start to the morning. Even better than a steaming hot cup of coffee.