A Toy’s Story

Ajib has been carrying a bag full of toys to almost all destinations – school, malls, relatives’ houses, etc. By doing this, I notice that he is less likely to drag me to the toy aisles at the malls and more likely to develop connection with other boys.

Yesterday, I bought Jet Ray (Ben 10 Alien Force) from Popular Bookstore. Ajib was excited to meet his new alien hero. He also brings with him a Transformers comic book and likes to wear his Optimus Prime or Bumblebee t-shirts.

Ajib is no longer a quiet and reserved toddler. Toys enable Ajib to try out all sorts of actions, body movements, possible ‘crimes’, potential plots, etc. He also let Liya to take part in the battles of Ultraman, Ben 10 or Transformers. Ready, action, cut……the camera is rolling!

When we had dinner at the Pavillion Kuala Lumpur, Ajib took out all his ‘men.’ Liya and I helped to arranged the toys on the table before the appetizers and main courses arrived. We discussed, negotiated and argued but before the spring rolls hit our tables, there were no issues unresolved…

Cool Ride

What would be the best color for your car(s)?

Ajib has expressed that I needed a serious paint job for my car, the official ride to school. Although to me it was unnecessary, I did ask for his opinion.

“Yellow like Bumblebee or fiery Red like Ferrari,” Ajib tabled his suggestions. I was speechless and figured that I might as well get a brand-new car with those striking colors.

Alien Language

English becomes the second language at our home. Biligualism is widely practised in Malaysia. Ajib has picked up the language and slowly incorporating it in play, fight and conversation.

Ajib for the last 7 months has shown proficiency – “I’m so tired”, “I like Bumblebee” and “I want Ben 10 games” are a few examples in simple requests, preferences and dialogues.

“Oh maaaannn!” Ajib complained when Liya interrupted his concentration while playing.