The Thespian

My son has decided that he does not like to be burped. I’m not sure if it’s the act itself or the fact that I have to flip him over when he’s practically milk comatose. Whatever the reason, he usually cries when I do it. However, I’m convinced that it’s an act. That they are in fact, fake cries. For one thing there are no tears, and for another, he can turn it on and off at will. He hates it so much that he wants it over as soon as possible, which doesn’t always happen if he’s having trouble getting the gas out. So he’s started faking it. That’s right, he makes a sound like a burp and then looks at me to see if I’m buying it, which I’m not. But it’s funny that he’s trying. He’s done this on several occasions, so I’m positive he’s doing it on purpose, rather than a fluke.