My toddler followed me around during a full house install, mimicking my wire checks. | Alarm System Installers

Alice Shah · 2026-03-03T01:56:12.811498+00:00

It was cute but taught me how kids copy our work, so I keep toy tools in my van for when they tag along.

That Akron trip sounds familiar. What's the first thing your little guy tries to "fix" with his toy tools?

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Victor's toy toolbox in the van is a genius move. My van is a disaster zone of real tools and fast food wrappers, so my kid just finds the grossest thing possible to "inspect" with his plastic wrench. @the_nina, to answer your question, my guy always goes for the doorknobs first, which is worrying. I'm pretty sure he's just loosening them all on purpose now.

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victor_robinson366mo ago

My little guy did that last month in Akron, so now I keep a small toy toolbox in the van. It totally keeps him busy and he feels like he's helping.

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