Jake and his shoes

At 13+ months old, little Jake demonstrated that besides showing his pleasure/displeasure very clearly through his laughter, nonchalance or anger, he also has preference for his footwear.

Not clothes, but his shoes.

Perhaps it is because he is such an out-going baby (read: a baby who loves to gaigai) - that putting on his shoes is akin to going out.

I noticed this probably a couple of weeks ago, where he will pick out this particular pair of shoes. I don't particularly like it because they are covered and I prefer the kids to put on socks with covered shoes or their feet will stink, and it is a hassle to put on socks & shoes when we are merely going down to the shops for like, ten minutes. This pair of shoes is also soft & flimsy so if it were covered shoes, I rather pick another pair that is sturdier and better for baby's feet. Otherwise, basic sandals that are easy to slip-on and airy are the way to go - convenient.

So, back to this pair of shoes he fancies. He will specifically pick this pair of shoes out and ask for it to be put on. And we know this for sure because just a few days back, Jake already had shoes on and that did not stop him from bringing his fave pair of shoes to us and nodding his little head with the shoes in his hands and sat down happily with his feet stuck out when the husband asked if he wanted to wear those shoes.

He is too cute.

Top pic: his sandals, bottom pic: his favourite pair of shoes.