It wasn't all the time, only for special occasions and when I knew the thing he did came from within.
I had a stash of little toys or novelties I would award. Sometimes by giving him a big, loud citation. Like: "James Harris, for showing exceptional patience and self-control while waiting for a really long time at the doctor's office." Or "Being nice to your little sister by playing a game with her and saying funny things to make her laugh", you are hereby awarded this exceptional Good Guy Prize!"
Followed by a military salute and a presentation.
So one day I decided to take a pocket off one of his shirts, sew this Good Guy Metal in shish embroidery and re-attach it to the shirt. He loved to wear that shirt!
And when it wore out, I took the pocket off and kept it.
