Mr. Imagination

Watching Brennan's imagination run wild while he plays is so fun!  Some recent examples:

~A line of books quickly becomes a "book train track"
~Just about any object can become an instrument; typically a drum, trumpet, bassoon, trumpet, violin, keyboard, or guitar.
~After meeting Daddy for lunch in Elyria, he occasionally pretends that he is taking our order at a restaurant.
Brennan: "Do you want cheese hamburger/french fries/fruit/ketchup/hot dog/etc?"
Mommy/Daddy: "Yes, please"
Brennan: "Ok!" (scribble on a piece of paper)
Repeat.
~While playing in his sandbox and/or water table, he likes to make food.  He typically makes coffee, chocolate cookies, or birthday cake.

In other news...
~He is able to count to 20, but consistently skips 16

~He enjoys listening to his "Pirate music" CD from the television show Jake and the Neverland Pirates and sings along when it's playing in the car.  He also frequently sings nursery rhymes throughout the day.

~He usually has great manners and we're hoping they continue, especially his enthusiasm when using them.  Instead of a simple thank you, he'll usually exclaim, "Oh! Thank you!"  He's also doing a great job using "please" ("Please open this?" "Pick me up please") and "you're welcome".  Burps and sneezes are usually followed by a giggle, an "Excuse me!", and "I had a burp/sneeze".  Passing gas is either ignored or followed by a giggle.  He also apologizes, sometimes without prompting.

~He enjoys coloring, an activity that will occupy him for up to an hour if Mommy/Daddy participates.  He likes to dictate what Mommy/Daddy should color and gives occasional praise ("Good job!") when it's finished.

~When asked questions, he occasionally states, "I dunno", even when he knows the answer.  When asked again, he'll usually provide the answer. 


More updates on Charm after our next appointment in a few days!