I don't know if it is the anxiety about starting school that he is talking again. Or it could be teasing by his cousin made him uncomfortable. I guess because I cannot put myself in a position as a child with memories. Planting season is soon here and he shows much interest in growing plants. For some reason playing in dirt (planting) seems to bring up the other mother also.
I do not think Max was his name. I too believe he made that up. Max is his dog. I will keep you posted if he says anything else.
I don't know if anyone else has told you this - but ponytail is used all the time in the UK (I've got my hair in a ponytail now) - it just means to pull all your hair back & use a band to tie it up in one 'tail'. I think you have ruled out the UK as a place Kade could come from, but a lot of the words he has come out with are familiar to me - so perhaps some sort of British influence?
I'm new to the forums and only found this story a couple days ago, and have been reading it with great interest in my free time. Seems that the story ended here or was there another thread started that I missed? (I searched but didn't see anything after this date )
Extremely fascinating and touching. Kade sounds like such an amazing and wonderful child. I hope all is well with their family!