Hat?

So Ashton is really into sharing . . . everything. It doesn't matter whether it is a toy he is enjoying or a half masticated piece of fruit, he insists you share in his pleasure. (Unless of course "you" happen to be another child . . . in that case the words "NO!" takes on a whole new meaning.)

Some of Ashton's favorite things to "share" are hats. Whether this is because his dad is becoming a nifty-knitting nut or because his mom has an addiction to beanies (really, I have a problem) remains a mystery. Either way, he will wear anything close to a hat (spaghetti anyone?), say "hat?" and then take the hat off and put it on your head. Today Ashton put a knitting ring on his head, and exclaimed "hat?" while talking to Grandpa on skype. He then put it on my head, repeated the ceremony, put it back on his own head and then, without skipping a beat, put the ring on Grandpa's "head" (ie the computer) and in a delighted voice said "hat?". It was reaffirming to know that he is actually developing a relationship with those people at the other end of the screen.