Grown-ups never understand anything by themselves, and it is tiresome for children to have to explain things to them always and forever.

Here is the last of the boys with balloons series, and it features the pugnacious pair attached to their respective dirigibles. I have lose plans to take both of them to the beach tomorrow morning, so hope to have some moody shots to share with you all if the cloud persists.

Pros and Cons of Toddlers Part FOUR

Pro #4: They're TRUSTING. You can have a lot of fun with a toddler. You can tell them that you used to have a pet crocodile, and they'll believe you. You can tell them that dinosaurs died out because they didn't brush their teeth and they'll ooh and ahh and start bushing their teeth. You can tell them pretty much anything, and as long as you keep a straight face, they'll earnestly nod and murmur positive thoughts.

Con #4: They're UNTRUSTWORTHY. They lie. All the time. Well, maybe they're not lying, and just have bad memories, but you can't rely on the to consistently hold up their end of a deal. So the next time you bargain half a lolly snake up front for a poo on the toilet, don't hold your breath on hearing that PLOP.