Story highlights It started as a bored father's silly way to pass time

But you know how competitive dads are

(CNN) So, about a week or so ago, Patrick Quinn felt trapped.

He was sitting on the couch, afraid to move -- lest he woke up Maxton, his 3-week-old son who was sound asleep on his lap.

Then he spotted a bowl of Cheerios by the couch. His older son had left it there because he never puts anything away.

Hmm, thought Quinn, let's see if I can get one to balance on Maxton's nose. It worked.

Hmm, let me see if I can get two.

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