Is it normal? Yes, definitely.
How long will it last? That I can't tell you because it depends on the dog and on how those in the household respond to it.
What can you do to make him do it less often? Two things that I know of. First, never, ever, under any circumstances, chase him when he picks up these objects. That makes the game soooo much more fun. Second, try not to respond to it any way. You took something else? Ho hum. How boring. It neither pleases you nor bothers you so what's the point in doing it? That's also true when you find pieces of underwear outside after the fact: no response at all.
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