It's about sorting. Which requires the mental ability to organize and categorize random objects on varying attributes. No small task for such little minds!
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And every time he sorts out one pile, that cheeky little Oscar dumps another pile with different criteria.
"Honey, it's time to turn the computer off now", I say.
He responds "I CAN'T Mama. Oscar keeps dumping more trash. I HAVE to organize it".
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On a related note, since acquiring our new swanky vacuum cleaner last week, Spud has requested to vacuum the apartment for a minimum of 3 times per day. Second only to computer games, this kid loves to vacuum. Sorting trash and sucking up dust bunnies for fun? Man I love that kid.