little hands

When I was a little girl, Mum and Dad taught my big brother and I a secret code for when we referred to the 3 dangerous younger sisters...

"little hands"

This would be used to keep precious things safe, keep small things out of mouths, and keep the walls clean.
"Let's put this painting up here...away from little hands."
"Better put your lego creations away now so little hands don't get them."
"Make sure the lids go back on the pens in case little hands find them."

This is a crucial lesson I've brought with me into motherhood. Barney Chops indeed has little hands too. Dangerous sneaky hands. Fast as lightning hands. Recently he's found a lot of fun in treasure hunting. His tops treasures are:

★ mobile phones
★ daddy's wallet/ mummy's leopard print purse
★ tv remote (especially if the batteries fall out)
★ keys

Chris had ALL these top treasures lined up on the side of the armchair one evening. Barney had noticed. He may be ever so young, but Barney has already learned that if you are spotted, a direct route isn't always most successful. He decided on the back route.

Round the room he crawled, and he approached the armchair from the side. We hear squeaking, a little panting, and then a little hand popped over the top of the chair arm and started searching around frantically. A remote was knocked down.

Surprised by his success, Barney (on his toes and unable to see the chair arm) lost his balance. Then we hear a long squeak as his hands slide down the side of the leather, and he slowly returns to the floor. Bless his heart.

Barney, we are on to you and your sneaky 'little hands'. We are watching you. But you're such a love head we don't mind. Sneak away!