Tuesday, November 4, 2008

Catching Up

I'm finally getting around to uploading October's pictures. It was a really busy month, and I'm happy to say that we survived. We had something going each week and weekend. I think the blog entries speak for themselves this month.

Can you believe that Eli will be 2 next month? I am in shock and denial...all at the same time. Hard to fathom how fast this year has flown by. We are loving this age (when he's not throwing a fit). He is talking all the time and getting easier to understand everyday. We are starting to capture some of his cute little voice and phrases on video and audio recording. We don't want to forget this sweet age. This month, we taught him the sign of the cross and bedtime prayers. Talk about melting your heart! He's been working on his colors and days of the week lately. He's still counting...going higher and higher each time and singing his ABC's. He knows the letters in his name by sight and he can spell it too. His other favorite letters are S, O, and X. He is quick to recall simple stories, books, and songs. I feel like everyday he says a new word, phrase, animal, sings a new song, or something that I'm wowed by. Thinking: When did you learn that one? We are head over heels in love with this kid.

Potty training is still off in the distant future, but Eli does like the idea of going on the potty when he remembers to tell me. This is 1-2 times a week...especially when he's in the tub. We're thankful for the latter! :)

Eli remembers names and faces pretty well too. When Grandma and Grandpap Carson came to visit this weekend, he perked up from his nap as soon as he heard "May Maw's" voice. It was so sweet. They were his favorite playmates this weekend.

Thanks for coming, May Maw and Pap Pap! We loved having you to trick-or-treat with us, watch the Gators kick some Bulldog butt with us, sample another batch of competition chili with us, and most of all play and talk with us. It was a great weekend. Come again soon!


Bonus video
Eli shooting hoops...his first successful baskets!
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