Bodo, Ephraim, and Sam ... these are the names of Clayton's imaginary friends!
Bodo was the first and came from his shirt. Bodo is a spitter, is very small, and sometimes gets stuck in trees. One day we had some friends come over to the house, one of which was a 5 year old girl. The kids were in and out of the house, playing. At some point Bodo got stuck in the tree. The 5 year old girls was so concerned she even came inside to tell her mom she was helping Clayton get his friend out of the tree. However, she was having a hard time finding him!
Ephraim and Sam, more affectionately known as Clayton's brothers, came after pre-school started. At first I thought they were classmates of his. Then I noticed the names hanging on the door outside of the classroom. Unfortunately none of them were named Ephraim or Sam. So I began to ask Clayton who these people were. "They are my brothers mom! We are going camping and need to pack my suitcase. Will you help me?" Of course, I oblige my son and he proceeds to take a blanket and toys outside to the driveway where he plays for a while before returning to the house.
I didn't realize how important these friends were to Clayton until this month. At school, the teachers made a big turkey and the feathers were used to display what the kids were most thankful for. Clayton's response? My brothers! Where some kids have cute, sweet tributes, such as their mom and dad, their favorite foods, etc, my kid has his imaginary friends! Today, his teacher asked if he might actually have brothers. You know, sometimes there are extended family members or adopted siblings and such. However, I had to smile and respond that Clayton just has imaginary friends.
With this kid, there is never a dull moment! And I never know who will be entering our family next!!
