Cole has a new friend--Ekera the mouse. One day when we were in the car, he said, "I see a mouse." Concerned I asked, "Where?" He said, "Here, in my hand." The name started out as Echo, then morphed into Ekert, then finally Ekera. Ekera has been with us for about a week. When Cole wants me to pet Ekera, I stroke Cole's palm, which tickles him. Ekera pops out at the most random times. Yesterday he was in the refrigerator because Cole wanted milk. Today Cole built him a block house. I have no idea how long Ekera will be around, but it is pretty cute!