14 Months

Eli~ You are 14 months old today!!

*You are in constant motion ALL day long. You continue to play hard & sleep hard.
*You follow me around the house and watch every single thing that I do. On cranky days, I clean the house with you attached to my leg or hip.
*You absolutely love for someone to chase you up and down the halls for hours on end. I’m glad that the dog will now take over when mommy gets tired!
*You love your play days with Brinley, and mommy gets much more done around the house when you have a playmate.

*Eating is still a favorite pastime of yours, even though you’ve seemed to slow down a bit in the past week. Blueberry muffins are currently on the top of your list.
*You don't eat many meals without making crazy faces in between bites
*You would drink milk ALL day long if we let you.
*You love to push things. You rearrange our furniture in every room on a daily basis. And prefer to push your stroller rather than ride in it.
*You threw your first public temper tantrum at the outlet mall last week, and I wanted to crawl into a hole.
*You are starting to throw more fits when you don’t get your way, especially when you are overtired. Thankfully, they don’t last long, and we’re working on the meaning of the word NO.
*You still love to show off for anyone that will pay attention.
*You have started sleeping in past 7 on a regular basis.
*You will now sign for ‘more’ and ‘please’ without being prompted. And you are always ‘All Done’ even when you’re not.
*You were recently 'all done' with me taking pictures of you, so you decided to take a rest.

I’m more thankful than ever for your health. Other than your salmonella scare, you still haven’t had a sick visit to the doctor. We’re counting our blessings and praying that your second year is just as good. You bring SO much laughter to our house, and you continue to amaze us with your sense of humor. Thank you for being such a sweet sweet boy!

For surely there is a hereafter, and your hope will not be cut off. Hear, my son, and be wise; and guide your heart in the way.
Proverbs 23:18-19