Still Learning Tricks of the Trade

[Could also be title- Can It Really Be This Easy?!]

The newly turned four year olds in our family got these cute stuffed animals that have books that go with them. (Thanks, Great Grandma and Grandpa!) You turn on the animal, read the book, and at certain points the animal speaks up and responds to the story. They are super cute!

Our daughter really enjoys the book and reading aspect. Our son has really become attached to the animal itself. His animal, a raccoon named Watson, helps his friends find things in the story.

Now this particular son is the baby of the family; even though the twins are the youngest together, he was born last. It is amazing how well he can play what I call the "baby card" when he feels moved to do so. One time this often comes up is when he asked to go look for something (his shoes or jacket for example) or when he just can't find something he wants (say, a toy or book). He often becomes "too tired" or just plaing whiney.

(Now to the point of the post...)
For the last few days that we have had Watson, when it is time to find something, I have been sending Watson along with said son and it is amazing how much faster items are found and how much more cooperative (=less whiney) he is.

Moral of the story: If you have a little person in your family who "can't" find things on a regular basis, come up with a helper for him/her to use.

Now we just have to keep an eye on Watson because if we loose him, we'll be in big trouble!