Lincoln asked me to play a game called “What’s In Ned’s Head” with him this afternoon. I had no idea what I was getting myself into when I said, “Sure”.
The game includes a set of cards, various items (spiders, visiting space man, bird poop) that are placed in Ned’s head which is made of soft flannel. You can reach into Ned’s head through openings in the ears and mouth. The openings are big enough to get a arm through but not big enough to see much. A card is drawn, hands go into the head until someone successfully retrieves the item depicted on the card.
Here’s Lincoln with Ned after his big win
I am a rookie Ned’s Head player and I got absolutely schooled today by my 4-year old. He pulled the dirty diaper, ear wax and pea brain before I knew what hit me. I was 0 for 3 where the mercy rule was enacted.
I learned two things today:
- To a 4-year old, the grosser the better.
- “Bird Poop” and “Ned’s Lost Lunch” are not the same thing.
Now I know. I will be ready next time.
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