Rules For Being a Ninja

Yesterday morning, Thing3 went to get dressed because we were going to the library. He called me in to help him with a sticky drawer (note to Hot Husband - fix that, please). I tug the drawer and am headed out of the room, duty done, when Thing3 shows me the black t-shirt he's pulled out.

From the files of totally random trains of thought...
"I'm going to be a ninja."
Uhm... OK.

I proceed to get Thing4 dressed, snacks packed, myself dressed, etc. In the midst of all this Thing3 appears in the doorway with a bandana on his face and a shirt over his head attached with clothespins. "Thing1 made me a ninja hat!" I dutifully nod while wondering how this is going to go over at the library.

Then suddenly, he had a change of heart. Not about being a ninja, but the rules for it. He couldn't have the face mask part, but still needed a hat. The rules evolved throughout the day. Below is the result of several conversations we had yesterday - these are all his ideas.

1. Ninjas shouldn't wear the face part of their mask. It can make them sick. Also it gets fuzz in their mouths. (Mommy's dew-rag fashioned ninja-hat does the trick)
2. Ninjas aren't ninjas when they are not wearing clothes. (Thank you, Lord. Why did we not come up with this months ago??)
3. If a Ninja takes off his clothes but leaves his "ninja hat" on, he is not a ninja.
4. Ninjas don't give their mommies kisses. They are just too fast for that.
5. If you get really upset at the library because your mom can't find any ninja library books, the librarian lady will think you are really cute and find four books for you to read.

In case you were wondering how to become a ninja at your house, you now have the Rules for Being a Ninja - according to my 3 year old. You're welcome.