Communication

We have all known that Evan is quite the talker.  Over the past week he's been having the greatest conversations with us.  I really should start recording or writing down some of the great insights of our almost-three year old little boy.  This week, he's been talking a lot about cars.  Ever since we borrowed our friend's Honda van for the day, he's been a little obsessed with types of cars, especially Hondas.  Whenever we walk through a parking lot or pass cars on the street, he will point out what type of car it is:

Today's car quotes from the wise Evan:

"That's a Honda"

"That's a Toyota"

"That's a Honda Jeep."

"That's a Hyundai.  Hyundais are Hondas cousins."  (Okay so Mom might have told him that one first.)

"Honda and Toyota both end it *da*.  They sound the same."

Me: "Evan what do you want for your birthday?"

Evan: "A Honda."

Me: "Well, Evan, I don't know if we can afford a Honda for your birthday."

Evan: "I want a Honda bullet train."

So, while Evan is beginning to talk about anything and everything, especially things that have 4 wheels, he's also beginning to communicate with his peers.  That is the neatest thing to watch.  Over the past couple of years Evan has had lots of "friends" that he hangs out with.  However, when they talk, they've really always been talking with us.  In the past several months they've really started to talk to each other.  Evan will start to ask a question, and he's actually asking his friend instead of me.  Then, his friend actually answers.  When our little group of moms sees these budding toddler conversations we hold our breath and watch, not wanting to interrupt and spoil the moment. 

Who knows what will come out of their mouths next!

Here's a picture from one of our play dates at the park this week.  Evan and his buddy Quinn had wandered off to a puddle a distance away from the playground.  They were having quite the conversation as they threw sticks in the puddle.  I managed to sneak this picture while they chatted.