Yesss! You are coming right along in this parenting experiment. Yes, sirree. Doing very well. Already you have "accidentally" discovered one of the best tricks we seasoned parents have up our sleeves.
However, upon further reflection, I seem to remember that most of what we do as parents is a direct result of our own childhood experiences and the kind of role model our parents provided.
This tells me a lot.
Keep up the good work. You're there with your son, he knows you care. What is the saying: half of the job is just showing up?