Obsession with Dirt!

Why do children (I hope this is a common thing that all mothers experience) love dirty things? My son is now toddling all over the place. The other day he was busy playing with his toys. One minute he was chewing on his rattle and the next he was very seriously tasting the bathroom doormat! I snatched this away and decided that he takes after his father (for his sense of hygiene and not because his dad chews on doormats). My son then very determinedly made his way for the dustbin. God knows what he would have done with that if I had not picked him up!

I left him in the hall and went to check something (I guess I ask for it!). When I came back, I see that he was busy checking out his father's shoe (I know! I know! My fault for not keeping it back into the shoe rack). He also loves my chappals, which is bright pink. When he spots this, he rushes to it hoping he can get there before I do. When there is nothing around, he decides to taste the floor.

So ensure that dirty stuff is not lying around... Hopefully, he will get rid of his obsession.