Two little monkeys

Grandpa got Alec a slightly sinister clapping monkey, and he's been wrestling with his feelings for it ever since. He is cautious when he first sees it, and prefers to approach at his own pace:

He'll work up to touching it, which I think is very brave and curious:

And now he's rethought that touch:

The thumb suck of safety:

Here it's on, and he's clapping right along with it. As it hopped forward, though, he continued to back up:

In perfect horror movie fashion, he'll cut a wide path around a room to not get close to it, sucking his thumb and keeping a watchful eye on it just in case it springs to life and comes after him.