Thought I'd do a post about how Mr. Eli is doing these days! I used to write down fun things to post about that Eli did during the week but haven't been so good at that lately. But, there are a few things that I would like to document, so here it goes!!
1) Eli has never liked footie p.j.'s. Last week he decided he did (could the cold weather have anything to do with that??) & wants to wear them every night. We only have a few pairs so maybe I can find some on clearance somewhere!!
2) Eli holds his arms & hands up in the air when he is about to do something he knows he shouldn't while sticking out his tongue & saying "ahhhhhh!" & then does it....at least we get a warning. Below you'll see what I mean about knocking down the tower of blocks. I think he's doing it because daddy said "Wait till I take a picture, Eli!"
3) Eli is at the stage where he insists on doing things himself, but yet wants to be held while going down our stairs....he's slightly unsure of how much independence he really wants.
4) Eli is so loving these days. He always has been, but he gives us TONS of hugs & kisses every day....must be on the lips, too....& his sister receives the same treatment :)
5) Eli talks in these too adorable broken sentences. He becomes very serious & determined, using hand motions & all, to say what he wants to say. A typical sentence may sound like this:
"Mocha...eheh...chased ball...eheh...hallway...running...FAST!"
6) I love to watch Eli as he learns how to socialize with other kids. Whether we are having a small playdate or attending Toddler Town, it's so amazing to see him read other kids' feelings & act appropriately, copy other kids, suddenly chase other kids & laugh & laugh, wait his turn on the slide, show empathy when they are upset, or in his own way, try to invite another kid to play with him.
7) We are making progress with Eli understanding how to be more independent in some areas & yet still feel close to mommy. He's doing better with walking up & down the stairs holding my hand instead of being held, walking to & from stores holding my hand, & learning how to crawl into his car seat. Small steps!
Now for some pictures!
Eli trying out his new bean bag that will soon be in his newly arranged/decorated room:
Can we say bored?:
1) Eli has never liked footie p.j.'s. Last week he decided he did (could the cold weather have anything to do with that??) & wants to wear them every night. We only have a few pairs so maybe I can find some on clearance somewhere!!
2) Eli holds his arms & hands up in the air when he is about to do something he knows he shouldn't while sticking out his tongue & saying "ahhhhhh!" & then does it....at least we get a warning. Below you'll see what I mean about knocking down the tower of blocks. I think he's doing it because daddy said "Wait till I take a picture, Eli!"
3) Eli is at the stage where he insists on doing things himself, but yet wants to be held while going down our stairs....he's slightly unsure of how much independence he really wants.
4) Eli is so loving these days. He always has been, but he gives us TONS of hugs & kisses every day....must be on the lips, too....& his sister receives the same treatment :)
5) Eli talks in these too adorable broken sentences. He becomes very serious & determined, using hand motions & all, to say what he wants to say. A typical sentence may sound like this:
"Mocha...eheh...chased ball...eheh...hallway...running...FAST!"
6) I love to watch Eli as he learns how to socialize with other kids. Whether we are having a small playdate or attending Toddler Town, it's so amazing to see him read other kids' feelings & act appropriately, copy other kids, suddenly chase other kids & laugh & laugh, wait his turn on the slide, show empathy when they are upset, or in his own way, try to invite another kid to play with him.
7) We are making progress with Eli understanding how to be more independent in some areas & yet still feel close to mommy. He's doing better with walking up & down the stairs holding my hand instead of being held, walking to & from stores holding my hand, & learning how to crawl into his car seat. Small steps!
Now for some pictures!
Eli trying out his new bean bag that will soon be in his newly arranged/decorated room:
Can we say bored?:
Daddy & Eli made a fun transportation mat for Eli to play with his cars & trains on:
Sadly, he ran & it slipped out from under him & he hit his head on the side of the coffee table:
Another one of daddy's inventions:
Happy haircut day for Eli....now he looks 3 years old instead of 2!:
Today is 21 weeks for baby girl. Since I just posted on Friday about her, I'll just link to Eli's 21st week in utero for comparison. I have my appointment with my midwife this week so I'll get to hear little girl's heartbeat again. Yay!Fun 21st week fact: Her eyebrows and eyelids are fully developed!
Have a great week!
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