Almost two.
I realized that today that Eli is 23 months - one month away from being two. TWO. TWO? Wasn't he just one? Didn't I just go back to work? Wasn't I just preggo? I simply cannot believe it. I know it is cliché but - time flies!
I decided to pull out Benny, a white onesie and the sheepskin rug for a comparison photo shoot of the difference one year makes. The photo on the left is Eli in January 2012. The one on the right was taken today.
He was a little confused at first as to what I was trying to accomplish - but he soon caught on and laid down and said "cheese!"
He is still cute and cuddly but definitely a year older with his wild locks. He runs and jumps and kicks and climbs. Throws balls and fits and food off the table. He squeals with delight and giggles like mad. He sings and dances and holds endless conversations with his dolls. He loves being chased and going on walks. And kissing and hugging and talking and taking splashy bubble baths. He's a silly little guy.
Tonight, I nursed him to sleep. He rubbed his eyes, said "night-night" and curled up in my lap - all warm and nestled. Sweet dreams 23-month old. xoxo
10 months
weight. you are a 20 lb baby. (They say you roughly triple your birth weight by age 1)
height. The doctor thinks you are tall. I think you are perfect.
eyes. big, blue and sparkly. you rub them when you are sleepy.
hair. Red in some lights.
feeding. Still only 2 teeth. Since last month you've tried cottage cheese, mashed potatoes, salmon, celery, bread... You re-tried peas. This time whole peas instead of puree. You didn't seem to hate them as much in their "natural" form. We shall try some beans next.
sleeping. your naps have started getting shorter and shorter. boo.
things you love. playing with any sort of paper you can find, giggling, drinking from a cup, talking, putting things in your mouth, jolly jumping, swimming, your baby friends, hanging upside down, books, scooting around the room as fast as you can, sitting under the Christmas Tree, squishing food in your hands, discovering how different objects sound
things you don’t love. being sick.
other [new] awesome things you do. pulling yourself up on some things, move like crazy all over the place (it looks like you are either swimming or scaling the wall like spiderman), reach with both hand towards me to be picked up, choose your own toys from the basket, stand up holding on to things without me holding you.
xo Elijah.
9 months.
weight. We'll find out this week. You keep getting heavier.
height. I haven't measured in a while. You keep outgrowing your sleepers. I'd say you are growing.
eyes. big, blue and sparkly. you rub them when you are sleepy.
hair. it keeps growing and growing. Reddish blondish.
feeding. you have two lower teeth to help you chew things. Since last month you've tried egg yolk, turkey, grapes, blueberries, broccoli, pumpkin, cheerios, oatmeal, plain yogurt, peaches... The only thing you seem to really hate are peas (and I don't blame you)
sleeping. you are the best snuggler.
pooping. i haven't mentioned in a while how awesome cloth diapers are, have I?
things you love. giggling, drinking from a cup, talking, jolly jumping, swimming, hanging out on all 4s, your baby friends, hanging upside down, naps, pulling wipes out of the container, reading, playing with kitchen accessories, hair
things you don’t love. being sick.
other [new] awesome things you do. try pull yourself up on me, scootch around and around in circles, reach with both hand towards me to be picked up, choose your own toys from the basket, stand up holding on to things without me holding you.
xo Elijah.
8 months
weight. 18+ lbs (I have no idea. You are getting heavier though.)
height. 72+ cm
eyes. big, blue and sparkly. you rub them when you are sleepy.
hair. it keeps growing and growing. Reddish blondish.
feeding. you love pears and apples and pumpkin with nutmeg/cinnamon [but still loving your milk best]. You cut a tooth!
sleeping . teething has somewhat interrupted our night sleeping, but not too too badly
pooping. an incredible rainbow of fun. I keep singing this song by the Arrogant Worms. (disclaimer)
things you love. blabbing, mom's singing, toys, drinking from a cup, jolly jumping, swimming, hanging out on all 4s, your baby friends, hanging upsidedown, the sound of the phone ringing, reading books (helping hold and turn pages)
things you don’t love. Teething.
other [new] awesome things you do. talk and talk and talk (you are saying mamamam a lot - but I know it isn't yet directed to me), exploring new objects (aka. gumming, banging, shaking, throwing), move from sitting to crawing position (and visa versa), interact with other babies,
xo Elijah.
7 months.
weight. 18+ lbs
height. .
eyes. big, blue and sparkly. you rub them when you are sleepy.
hair. it keeps growing and growing.
feeding. loving bananas, avocados, apples [but still loving his milk best].
sleeping . Rocking the naps (see previous post!)
pooping. uh-oh. With the start of solid food comes the start of (solid) poo.
things you love. jumping, swimming, hanging out on all 4s, reaching for things, playing with your feet, singing, mom&daddio.
things you don’t love. Not too much. You're pretty chill.
other [new] awesome things you do. sit straight up, drink from a cup, roll from your back to tummy as often as you can, say different sounds, play sitting up, sing to yourself.
xo Elijah.
the statii of bookface.
6 months.
weight. I think you are around 17-18 lbs
height. many of your 6 months pjs are too short.
eyes. big, blue and sparkly. you rub them when you are sleepy.
hair. you have a little bit more hair after every nap.
feeding. yum yum yum. quick and efficient. we'll probably let you taste some avocado/squash/banana/sweet taters soon
sleeping . still taking those regular 3 daily naps. yahoo! You have been going to sleep at about 8-830 pm now!
pooping. the occasional. i love that g-ma cata keeps winning diapers for your cute bum.
things you love. music, grabbing things, morning walks with dad, bouncing, swimming, chewing things, playing with your feet, mom's singing, chewing Sophie, laughing and laughing and laughing.
things you don’t love. Not too much. You're pretty chill.
other [new] awesome things you do. pulling things towards you (think plates on the table and dad's jugular), push up onto your hands and feet, scoot backwards on the floor, almost sitting up, reaching out to touch my face
xo Elijah.
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