There's a phrase in Chinese that says something to the effect of 'the perpetrator always tattles first.' There's also a phrase like that in English but my mind isn't too sharp right now. While the Riddle boys (minus Aaron, jury is still out on him) usually take the prize for their good behavior (unless you're putting them to bed- no prize there), they can be hilarious when they turn against each other. They can be pounding each other to pieces one minute, but will stop to apologize, hug, and even forgive one another, if you suggest that pulping was not the best idea. Last week, Joseph, Tim, and I stood admiring their mom's basil plant and Joseph helped himself to a leaf. "Are you supposed to do that, Joseph?" "Yeah, it's OK," the little liar replied. Then Tim followed suit. At which point, Joseph immediately yelled for his father and told on Timmy, because really, it wasn't OK.
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