Memory: Online

In the last 2 weeks - 1 month, approximately, Daniel has begun to show impressive displays of memory, and he is communicating them with us.

Several weeks ago, I told him Fiona was coming over and he piped up: "Ice cream!" (we often get ice cream when we see Fiona).

Several days ago, when I told his Tidd Grandparents that he had recently gone to the dentist, Daniel recalled memories from the visit: "New Toothbrush! Prize! Balls!" (the dentist provides kids with prizes from a gumball-style machine).

And last night, Christy mentioned Jill in conversation, and Daniel piped up: "Aws-trail-ya! Aunt Jill-Ee-In."

This hasn't happened all at once, but it's becoming increasingly clear now that he's hearing what we're saying, even when we don't notice. And it's also clear that when we ask him about something that's happened recently, he's recalling it in his mind's eye and then telling us what he sees. It's pretty amazing to see this unfold.