Insanity.

Some people say that the definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting a different result.  I don't agree with that in the least.

Look into the research of quantum physics, these particles don't act in a logical manner.  The researchers do the EXACT same thing for each test and the results are different.  (Pick up a copy of "Science" or "Scientific American" for information about the tests and results.)  Are they insane?  Possibly, but it's not because of quantum physics.

Now look at researchers that study children.  When a kid does something they write it down and try to figure out what it means.  Some things make sense, the "pincer" grab (grabbing with thumb and index finger) is a developmental milestone.  It means that the child has developed the fine motor skills that are the building blocks of eating, writing and self-care to name a few.

That's a simple action, what about "other" actions?  I just watched my two year old put toy cars in the throw cushions on the couch.  First she had to make a cave out of the cushions then she proceeded to stuff these toys into the mouth of the cave.  When she ran out of cars she continued with small dolls.  Does this mean that she is hiding her toys so a sibling doesn't play with them?  Is she playing "house" with them and putting the cars to sleep?  Or could she have seen an older sibling do this so she's just copying them?

The researchers that do this I can understand someone calling insane.  So many variables and you can't question the children because of their lack of speaking and rational thought.  Then again, maybe I'm the crazy one for looking for rational thought in the actions of a two year old.

In my defense we have those immortal words of Joss Whedon "Aren't we all a little crazy?".  That is a paraphrase, extra points to whoever can place it.