Everybody

Ryder has gotten much more attached to his stuffed animals in the past month. He now has a crew of animals and guys that he calls "everybody," including Big Elmo, Little Elmo, Bear (from Ireland), Baby, Eddie, Leap, and sometimes some other assorted guys. He insists upon pulling them around in his wagon all the time, putting them next to him while he eats, etc. He would like to take all of them when we go in the car, though we've managed to limit it to 2 guys each time. It's so sweet to listen to him talk to them--"Hey everybody, do you want to eat some oatmeal now? Ok, come get a chair, everybody." or "Do you want to play croquet now, everybody?" I love that's showing such a caring personality already.