Eli sure has turned into quite a character lately. He is learning and using more and more words all the time, and he is getting better about communicating his needs, instead of just yelling and pointing, which is good for everyone. He can blow kisses (which is adorable), he runs everywhere, and he absolutely loves to be outside.
I haven't even set up his 18 month appointment yet, but he is growing like a weed. I'm sure him and Emma weigh about the same by now, but Emma is still quite a bit taller. Emma and Eli actually play really well together, and its really fun to watch them interact together. Of course they fight over toys, and fight sometimes, but overall they get along really well so far, so that's a relief! :)
Elliott's Likes
-He is obsessed with puppies right now. Really any animal. If he sees an animal, he wants to touch the animal, and he wants to chase the animal. It's cute, but he's a little aggressive sometimes!
-Books. Oh boy. He loves to read books and he loves having books read to him. Over and over and over again. And if you stop before he's ready to stop, he throws an absolute tantrum. I love that he loves books, but sometimes a break would be ok :)
-Pacifer/Blanket. These are nap time and bed time essentials. We finally have him pretty much weaned from them during the day. We still use them in church, and on road trips as needed, but otherwise they are for sleep time only! But Eli loves them, and would use them all the time if we let him.
-Being outside. He loves to be outside and always wants to be outside. Always and forever outside. Some of his favorite things include sidewalk chalk, bubbles, and the sandbox. Or a big pail of water.
-Going "bye-bye". This kids gets cooped up fast, so he loves to get out of the house to go shopping, the zoo, the park. It really doesn't matter where we go, and long as we get out of the house.
-Mommy. He is a little mommy's boy right now. If I'm around, he thinks I need to be holding him or playing with him constantly, and he will scream if daddy takes him away from me. Not sure what the favortism is all about, but I'm sure it will change before I know it.
-Eating. Still a good eater, and will eat just about anything.
-Singing songs. He loves songs that have actions to them, like "if you're happy and you know it" "the Itsy Bitsy Spinder" or "Twinkle Twinkle Little Star". These are all favorites of his, and he loves to sing them and do the actions to them. Super cute.
-Daycare. He still enjoys daycare and being with his friends. He gets kinda sad some days when we drop him off, but he does very well at daycare.
-Saying No. In Eli's mind, it's his way or the highway. He has a very strong personality, and let's us know when he's not happy.
-Sleeping. He's still super easy to put to bed. PJs, blankie, pacifier, and then just lay him in his crib. He sleeps like a rockstar and usually sleeps from about 8pm-7:30 am (or so). It's awesome.
-Yelling at "Memma". If he hasn't seen Emma for a while or he thinks she should do something, he will yell "Memma!" "Memma!" like he has some authority over her. It's pretty cute, and funny.
Eli's Dislikes:
-Baths. All of a sudden they aren't as cool as they used to be. Sometimes he screams and cries through an entire bath, and other times he tolerates it ok, but doesn't love them like he used to.
-Being changed/dressed. Anything that interrupts playtime is a bad thing. Especially something as trivial as putting clothes on. If his diaper is wet enough or poopy, sometimes he will bring us a diaper to change him into. So, he's not totally against that.
-Being told no. Absolutely the worst thing ever. Expect a meltdown.
-Being put down. Somedays he thinks he needs to be carried. Alot. And he's heavy.
-Cuddling. Nope. He would rather just be put in his crib. There is no rocking, or hugging, or cuddling allowed.
Elliott sure is growing into a little boy. He's getting really good at walking, and even can handle a little running without falling over too much. He understands so much, and is such a sweet little boy. Sometimes if I am sitting on the floor, he just backs it up and plops down right in my lap. And every once in a great while I can get an Elliott cuddle in.
Every day is such an adventure around here. Some days Eli can be an emotional wreck, but most of the time he is so fun to be around and has such a goody personality. We love him so much, and we are so excited about all the fun and adventures we will have this summer!!!
Happy 18 Month Birthday Elliott :)
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