And there have been a couple of big changes in our house since the last post. For one, as of the beginning of April, I am now staying home full time - and loving it! It was very, very difficult to be away from Stella after maternity leave so thanks to a supportive husband and understanding employer, we are making it work! I am very grateful to be able to be the one who cuddles, feeds and rocks her every day. And I plan to spend a couple of hours a week working from home so that I can stay up speed until it's time to go back.
Elliot is enjoying the nice weather and being able to play out in the backyard. His imagination runs wild out there! Sometimes he is joined by Spiderman or Ironman in his battle against the birds and squirrels. He has found a branch that sticks out between the fence posts which he uses to open a 'magic door'. And once in a while he will find a worm, who will apparently ask Elliot to bring it inside to warm up. We've also been going on several walks so that Elliot can practice riding his Big Boy bike (with training wheels). He get's all geared up with a helmet, elbow pads, and knee pads - I have yet to catch it on camera, but he looks like he's ready for a full contact sport!
And in the last four weeks, Stella June has managed to sprout TWO teeth! This seems early to me since Elliot's came in around 8 months of age, but according to what I've read, 5 months is in the normal range. So... it seemed like a great time to start solid (mushy) foods:
Stella's also starting to learn the rules of Canasta. She has the Meents poker face.
There will be more to come as the weather gets nicer and the kids keep growing like weeds!
1 comment:
I can't believe she got 2 teeth! That is crazy! And she totally has the best poker face. That pic of her looking at your cards is so funny!
Elliot has quite the healthy imagination. :) You def need to get a photo of him all suited up in his pads & helmet!
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