Peanut made his first friend over the weekend.  A friendship he started all on his own.

We were at open play at JW Tumbles. On his 50th trip into the tree-house, Peanut approached a little girl playing with the steering wheel.  He smiled and said “Hi”.  The little girl allowed Peanut to turn the wheel with her.  He was happy and tried to talk to her, but, with his limited vocabulary, he only managed to say, “Hi, Dadda”. The little girls’ parents, noticing Peanut, said to their daughter, “let him have a turn.”  The little girl put a protective hand on Peanut’s shoulder and replied, “I am. This is my friend.”

I felt a surge of pride.  I was so happy.  Another child called my son her friend.  We have done well, my husband and I.  At 14 months old, our son can successfully navigate the playground and make friends.Peanut was happy too. He beamed as he replied, “Hi Dadda”.