Social Graces

I'm so proud of Drake.  The two small dudes and I stopped at McDonald's for an early dinner.  Drake went off to play in the play area while Flynn shoveled in the food.  Another boy was playing.  Drake went up to him and asked, "What's your name?"  The boy replied, "Zachary."  Drake turned toward me and shouted, "Hey, Mommy, my friend has a name!"  About 10 seconds later he told the boy, "My name's Drake.  d-r-A-k-e."  He manages to play with whomever is around, and always tells me about his "friends."  I guess he grew tired of me asking what his friends' names are.

The boys had a great time together.  Zachary told his dad that he and his friend (Drake) were playing way up high.  It's all very encouraging.  Drake's starting to have social graces.  He still does better one-on-one than in large groups.  You hope that your kids don't exhibit the same negative characteristics you have (in this case, reserved in new social situations).  He seemed to be going that same path; hopefully, with some practice, he will be better than we are.