The Three Amigos

Joel's mustache was looking a little haggard after a year of near constant use.  I requested that our friend, whom we call "Aunt Julie," make him another one for his birthday.  She did one better--actually two better.  She knit three mustaches, all in different yarns, one for each of the little boys.

Jude was so excited when he tried his on.  He said, "Look, Mom!  All I need is one of those things (as he swung an imaginary pick ax) and then I could be a miner!"  He happened to be wearing an orange plaid shirt that day so he really looked the part.

Of course Joel as been enjoying his new mustache, but I've been surprised at how much Isaac is enjoying his.  He's been wearing it a lot.  Usually little ones his age lose interest in things very quickly.  The only inconvenience to him is when he tries to suck his thumb.  The mustache gets in the way of his index finger, which he places on the side of his nose when his thumb is in his mouth.  To solve this problem, he simply pulls the mustache under his chin until he's done getting his little fix.  Then he puts the mustache back in its place under his nose and runs off to play some more.

Thanks Aunt Julie!  You've outdone yourself again.