Imaginative play--es is doing more and more. The other day she took several of her bears, tied them together with a long ribbon and they "flew," having been sprinkled with pixie dust by Tinkerbell. By the way, did you know Tink gets her dust from the crocodile? At least that's what es said.
This wooden box has activities on five sides. You can see the abacus, and on the right are blocks that spin, each one with an alphabet letter and picture of something that begins with that letter. Another side has several interlocking gears that turn, and the fourth features slots and beads. On top are beads on heavy wires, and this is what es has been playing with lately. One column, in particular, features Captain Hook and Mr. Smee. She will move one bead to the other end of the wire, saying Captain Hook wants to be alone, or maybe she'll move two, because Mr. Smee is helping the captain. It's fascinating. Who would have thought? Recently she was standing there playing on the left as I changed ec's diaper by the blocks. He grabbed at them, and she flew the captain across.
Another time es rescued Tinkerbell from the water. I'm not sure why she was stranded in the lagoon or wherever, but es said she needed help. She, es, is narrating her play.
This story is definitely a favorite right now! I found a book telling another, slightly different version of the Disney cartoon, and es liked seeing Peter wearing Capt. Hook's red coat and fancy hat.
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