Monkey Toes

Every week we have a night set aside for family night. Tonight for our family night, we went to the zoo and then had a picnic at the park. While at the zoo, the apes were eating dinner. One ape picked up a banana, stuck it in his toes, then proceeded to pick up a chunk of potato, stick it in his other toes, and then filled both hands with food before he walked upright to his dining spot in the shade. Vince asked the boys if they thought they could pick up bananas between their toes. Ezra responded, "I think I could pick up a 'bwana' with my toes."

When we got home, both Ezra and Asher wanted to try to eat like a monkey. When they were unable to actually pick up the said "bwana" between their toes, they decided the next best course of action would be to stomp on the "bwana." They smashed the it with their feet, splitting it open on the side. I guess they both have a bit to grow in their monkey-skills, as well as understanding that much is accomplished when one has opposable thumbs on their feet.