My son has developed this interesting habit. If he is eating a package of Dare "Bear Paws" (I know, you probably don't let your child eat those unhealthy snacks), before he begins eating one, he examines both paws, decides which one has more chocolate chips, asks me for a consultation to confirm the chocolate chip numbers, and then sets aside the paw with the most chocolate chips in order to eat it last. My first reaction when he started this ritual was a bit of concern. Was he showing signs of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder at his young age? But then some of my own quirky food and eating preferences began popping into my mind. This desire to save the "best" food item for last is something I have done for as long as I can remember! In fact, if I ate a "Bear Paw" I would likely do EXACTLY what my son does. If a plate of food has several different items on it, whether it be a meal or a plate of party appetizers, I save my favourite for last!
