Pretending

Saul and Claire frequently act like siblings, "That's mine." "No, mine." "No, Claire, it's mine." "No!" followed by a hit or a push. However, when they're not together, at least Saul regularly asks to see Claire. "Go to Claire's house today?" "Maybe we see Claire and Auntie Michelle and Uncle Jeff at their house today?" Or, while we were in Stevenson for the weekend he asked at least three times each morning to go see Claire.

In the last few months, they've actually begun to play TOGETHER. Often it involves laying on Saul's bed and telling us to leave the room so they can sleep. The results range from them snickering and running out to see us or a battle over some toy or pillow/head location.

Most recently, Claire wasn't feeling great so was lounging on the couch at our place, really wanting to be left alone and ready to go home to her house. But, Michelle and I were having fun chatting. As we were talking, Saul put a blanket on Claire and then began bringing toy after toy from his room to have a turn cuddling with Claire. While she pretended to sleep, Saul would put his hand on her belly to comfort her and sing her the ABCs. Eventually, Claire decided she felt well enough to have her turn helping Saul take a nap. Pretty darn cute!

Claire pretending to sleep with one of the last toys to come out of his room.
Notice his hand and his focus on her. He is singing to her.
Claire checking out the newest toy and reserving the right to reject it. Monkey proved sufficient once Michelle pointed out it was like her bug. Saul having his turn cuddling with big bear while Claire sings...what else?
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer!