The Scarlet Ibis By BrooklynnGail Period: Aug 3, 1912 to Aug 3, 1919 Doodle Oct 8, 1912 Doodle was born as a caul baby(when a baby is born with a membrane surrounding the head) and everyone, except Aunt Nicey thought he would die. Dec 8, 1912 Doodle was named William Armstrong Jan 8, 1913 James begins to make plans to kill Doodle(William Armstrong) Feb 3, 1913 James discovers that Doodle is "all there" Oct 8, 1914 When Doodle was two he could move himself on his stomach and, although the doctor said the strain would probably kill him, but it didn't. Dec 4, 1915 Doodle's first winter-learned to crawl Jan 3, 1916 James names William Doodle because he looked like a doodlebug when he crawled backwards. Feb 5, 1916 James and Doodle's dad builds Doodle a go cart and James begins to take him everywhere he goes. Apr 5, 1916 James takes Doodle to OldWoman Swamp Oct 5, 1918 James sets out to teach Doodle to walk