Playing with Lily has become a lot more fun, since her play has delved into deeper imagined scenarios. Play now demands that everyone has a role (mommy, daddy, etc) and a scenario (going to the store, etc).
So, last night Lily made a grocery list and we pretended to go to Costco. She was the mom and I was the dad (Cindy was putting Nate to bed, but she did get to play the checkout person at Costco). Then we sang happy birthday to both her babies, for the second night in the row. She told me her babies are both 3 months old and are named Isley and 'Isley too' (or is it 2?). Then we had imaginary cake and ice cream, and she spoon fed her babies. While playing she's quick to tell you what kind of car she drives and all about her work. Everything is an obvious allusion to her mom, and it's all fascinating to watch.
The funniest part is how she holds an internal canon for play. She's quick to scold me if I break character or go off script too far. While she's willing to hear suggestions for new directions to take the play, she's quick to tell you when she doesn't want to follow your suggestion. The play is very driven.
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