Oliver must learn to play nice.

At our childbirth class back in October, we met Stacey and Rob, a really sweet couple who lives nearby. Stacey and I stayed in touch after our babies were born and have gotten together with other mommies for play dates, and have gone on long walks when the weather has been nice. They don't have any family in town, so I offered to babysit anytime she and Rob needed it. John and I are a great team and can handle one baby, so why not two? Just for a few hours, of course :) So they took us up on the offer tonight and dropped Tyler off for a few hours. From the get-go, Oliver was unsure of this intruder. When we put them side-by-side for some play time, we gave Tyler a rattle that Oliver rarely plays with. Oliver happily sucked on his Sophie toy that he adores, until he locked eyes on the rattle. He stared at the toy in Tylers hands for awhile, and looked upset. Then he started to bat at it, as if he were trying to steal it away. I directed his attention back to Sophie, but no luck. The kid wanted that rattle.

Finally, Oliver moved quiet and swiftly lifted the toy from Tyler's tiny hands. Tyler cried, Oliver looked annoyed.

I took the toy from Oliver and explained that his friend was playing with it (I know, I know– like he understands). Two more times, Oliver grabbed it away from him. The final time he reached through the ring and pinched Tyler's face, making him cry yet again. I swear, if it's possible that a 3 1/2 month old baby can be a bully then watch out, because our kid is mean. Here's video to prove it! (Password is Zogas, and don't mind me as I film the video and laugh while John stops the bullying).

Oliver the bully from Lindsay Zogas on Vimeo.