Will learns the art of deception before his 2nd year

Something very amusing happened to me in the last fortnight.  I was tricked by Will, who was at the time 23 months old.  I did not expect it, and he got me completely.  I can't believe that the little chap figured out how to trick adults.

We were sat playing with some foam alphabet characters and numbers, his favourite game before bedtime.  Now whenever we have to put these toys away ready for bedtime we usually have a little clash of wills (yes he is aptly named) before he relents and helps me put them back on the shelf.

This time was different.  While I was trying to get hold of the alphabet shapes, in order to put them in their bag, Will started pointing to my shoulder and saying 'Daddy... shoulder' repeatedly.  I had a look at my shoulder, and turned back to Will.  Who was sat there with a big smile on his face.  I had no idea what was going on.  I looked down to start putting the letters in the bag again and they were gone.

When I looked confused, Will started laughing, massively, out of control.  It was hilarious.

I thought I'd get Will back and played my own trick on him.  He thought it was just as hilarious :-)  We both ended up in tears.  Amazing.