Our Newest Pet

Lauren and Nicholas found a worm in the yard yesterday and decided it would make a great pet. So Nicholas put it in a tupperware container, Lauren poked holes in it, and we had a new pet. Right before Nicholas went to bed last night, I suggested he let it go but that was not happening! So he put some grass in there for the worm to eat or use as a bed. This morning when we woke up I could see that the worm was dead. I told Nicholas that I didn't think the worm was still alive but he picked it up and said it was fine. The next thing I know, Nicholas is sitting on the couch with the worm next to him on the arm of the couch, watching TV together. All I can say is yes, I made him wash his hands several times.