You can always tell when Lizzy has been hard at work playing, because she leaves a trail of carefully organized paraphernalia in her wake. When Lizzy was a toddler, she would color a picture by systematically taking out one crayon at a time, using it, then making a long line of all the crayons she had used, until she had gone through them all, one by one. Her play is orderly, very creative, incredibly thoughtful, and well displayed. She loves to explore, and then line up everything she has found- like when she went through the yard to find all the different kinds of leaves we have (who knew there were so many?). When she makes a building, out of blocks or magnatiles, she always decorates it with stickers or pictures, and often brings in stuffed animals to play. Sometimes she'll use her most precious treasures to create something extra special. Lately, Lizzy is really into making a "house" between the couch and chair. She pretends one side is the door, and then lines up lots of "special friends" with essentials they will need- like books, treasures, or pillows. If you listen carefully, you can hear her talking on and on to the stuffed animals, including them in her elaborate adventures. I love to sneak a peek and watch her play. I love how her mind works. I love seeing her busy, busy at work, making everything just so, carefully putting it all together. What a beautiful mind she has!
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