I totally agree with you @jaynie,
Boredom really spurs imagination...not just for kids but adults too. Thats how the mind operates. When its placed in a situation where it hass no other choice but succeed, it immediately finds solution. But when it feels like it has alternatives, it remains lazy and uses the available.
BTW: you have an awesome son eh! Nice!!
Thanks for sharing!
too true! aaaah thanks - yeah he is one in a million :)