Holy cow, I can't believe Eli is already one.
Time flies! He is such a happy, funny, stubborn, adorable kid. He started walking a few weeks before his birthday and now he's going non-stop! We're working with him to learn some words - he can sign "more" and "all done" when he's at the table. He also just started waving and saying, "Bye-bye." He'll say "Dada" and point to Nathan, but we haven't heard him say "Mama" yet. Although he will point to me when you ask him where I am. He loves to look out windows, but he hates to put his snowsuit on to go outside. He and Noah play pretty well together, although Noah does have a hard time keeping his hands to himself sometimes. Noah loves to put toys on Eli's head. (Why is that? I just don't get it!) The boys love to have dance parties with Daddy in the living room. They love to watch Elmo together. They love to splash together in the bathtub. Eli hates to have his diaper changed and he bangs his head on things on purpose. (It seems like he perpetually has a bruise in the middle of his forehead!) He's learned (and become an expert) at throwing tantrums when things don't go his way. (Usually when Noah takes whatever toy he was playing with.) He loves the sounds of his own voice so he screeches all the time. Loudly. Especially in the grocery store. *sigh*
Time flies! He is such a happy, funny, stubborn, adorable kid. He started walking a few weeks before his birthday and now he's going non-stop! We're working with him to learn some words - he can sign "more" and "all done" when he's at the table. He also just started waving and saying, "Bye-bye." He'll say "Dada" and point to Nathan, but we haven't heard him say "Mama" yet. Although he will point to me when you ask him where I am. He loves to look out windows, but he hates to put his snowsuit on to go outside. He and Noah play pretty well together, although Noah does have a hard time keeping his hands to himself sometimes. Noah loves to put toys on Eli's head. (Why is that? I just don't get it!) The boys love to have dance parties with Daddy in the living room. They love to watch Elmo together. They love to splash together in the bathtub. Eli hates to have his diaper changed and he bangs his head on things on purpose. (It seems like he perpetually has a bruise in the middle of his forehead!) He's learned (and become an expert) at throwing tantrums when things don't go his way. (Usually when Noah takes whatever toy he was playing with.) He loves the sounds of his own voice so he screeches all the time. Loudly. Especially in the grocery store. *sigh*
Thankfully Eli is a very good sleeper. He goes down at night without a word. He usually wakes up once during the night because he can't find his pacifier. (Bedtime is the only time he takes one anymore - hooray!) He's down to one nap a day in the afternoon. He eats like a horse (usually more than Noah does!) He loves to snuggle. He gets really excited when Mom or Dad come home. He loves to jump . . . . . in his bed, on the floor, in your arms . . . . the kid seriously loves to JUMP! He's also become a big fan of kicking. He and Noah will sit on the floor and kick over and over and over just as fast as they can, giggling the whole time. It's so funny!
Before I forget, here are Eli's stats from his 12 month checkup.
Weight: 22# 4 oz. (25th-50th%)
Height: 30 inches (90th%)
He continues to be one long & lean little man!
COMING SOON: Photos & highlights from Eli's birthday party!
Such a fun little guy you are Mr. Eli! And I KNOW you and your brother keep your Momma hopp'in all day Long!! Happy, Happy Birthday!
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