Worm Nurses

I never thought that I would be grateful for worms, but today I am. Sweet Pea has been having a hard time at school where none of the other girls would play with her, but today that changed because someone invented the game "Worm Nurses." "Worm Nurses" involves triaging worms and basing their care on their condition--the worm nurse cares for each worm based on its health. Healthy worms are placed in the grass. Baby worms are placed on a leaf, and then covered with another leaf, like a blanket. Finally, the injured worms are placed in a puddle for extensive rehabilitation. Sweet Pea is immensely popular when it comes to playing "Worm Nurses," because, according to her, she is one of the only girls who will touch the worms. It seems that all the girls like to play "Worm Nurses," but most prefer a "hospital management" roll where they don't have to come in direct contact with the patients. Thankfully, it is supposed to rain and stay damp all week, so there should be ample worms to play with.

I have asked who the brain child behind "Worm Nurses" is, but haven't gotten an answer. I would like to shake her hand, but only after she washes them.