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Posted by Mommy Woobie on March 25th, 2008 in Baby Quirks, Family Quirks, Kids' Imagination, Proud Mommy

The hubby and I talked about teaching our child the concept of responsibility. The first thing I suggested was to buy a bag for our baby, which we will let him carry on his back when we go out, even if it’s just to go malling. We will still bring his baby bag, for sure, but his ready-to-drink milk, his water sippy cup and his toy for the day will be in his bag, and under his care.

One time, we went on this set up and he did not try to remove the bag like an annoyed boy. Instead, we found him putting the bag beside him or behind him on his chair and reaching inside to get his water when he felt thirsty. We did not compliment him or comment on his actions, but did look at each other and exchange a smile.

What’s funny, and elicited a smile from the restaurant manager and the waitresses, is that he shoved his new ‘finds’ inside his backpack for further appraisal when we got home. The plastic spoons that he used to eat (mangle) his dinner, the folded paper flower that his daddy made out of his paper placemat… all made their way somehow inside his bag.

We caught him bringing these little treasures out when he thought we were busy on our respective computers. He turned one spoon over and over, inspecting it, with a quizzical look on his face. Maybe he was thinking of why the spoon was in a different color (blue) compared to those he usually plays with (white). He puts them on a neat pile and does not get rid or keep them again until he’s finished inspecting the last item.

The origami that his dad creates, he always keeps for some reason. Usually, I throw some out because they have been saturated with spilled milk and become ant-magnets. The hubby seems pleased with this habit. He claims that he has a gift of creating ‘personalized toys’ that no other toy that I buy will equal them.