Chapter 59 Expanding Circles

• Two years after James's birth, Grace found that their family's world was growing in ways that were both exciting and natural, especially since James had started to show social skills that made him eager to join in group activities and Phoebe had made friends at preschool that she wanted to share with family life. James showed that he understood the impending social gathering by bringing his favourite toys into the living room while she was getting ready for Phoebe's first friend to come over.
• "Emma going to meet James," Phoebe said, acknowledging her brother's assistance with party planning, "James help Phoebe get ready for friend,"
• James, who looked to Phoebe for approval of his hosting efforts, arranged his toys in what seemed to be a welcoming display. James had lately developed strong non-verbal communication abilities and had added several recognisable words to his lexicon.