Imagination
Lately, I’ve watched Maya’s imagination come to life. She talks to her stuffed animals, has selected a few favorites (she loves her giraffe and cow, especially — plus a bear that Mike’s housemate left for her), and she runs them around the house, clearly acting out some sort of mini-drama.
From necessity, Maya’s learned well to play alone, and I’m thankful for that. It should, I think, serve her well, even when she’s finally in a daycare/preschool situation with other kids!
