Summary

Greg shares in his diary that Manny, his youngest brother, has been going through a rough time. First, his father took Manny's blinkies (pacifiers) away, cold turkey. Then, he inadvertently threw away Manny's threadbare blanket. Now, Greg writes, Manny is mean. Manny has developed a new word for Greg, "Ploopy." Greg isn't sure about what that means, but it can't be good.

On Easter Sunday Greg finds out just how mean Manny can be. Manny brings his chocolate Easter bunny with him in the backseat. One of the ears breaks off. Greg, unknowingly, sits on it. When they arrive at the church, there is a big brown stain on Greg's backside. There's no way he's going into church looking like he's pooped his pants. An argument ensues, and Greg's mother ends up giving him her sweater to tie around his waist. The sweater is...