When Eli turned 2 something turned on inside of him. He is becoming a "chatter box" with a language only he knows. I affectionately say "uh huh and oh, really...tell me more Eli"! It frustrates him when I don't act like I know what he is talking about. :) He takes great pride in things that he can do... throws things in the trash, puts clothes in the hamper for momma, helps momma sort the laundry into separate bins (momma has to go back and re-sort after Eli is done "helping"), gives Connor his blanket, brings momma things that he can reach, and many other things. One of his favorite things to do is sort through the pantry when momma is in the kitchen. He learned a tough lesson about throwing recently while he was sorting through the pantry. He picked up the cranberry juice that I had just bought and threw it on my recently mopped floors!!!! I know, I know...why did I have a glass bottle within reach of my curious little 2 year old?!? As I stood there thinking about how the rest of my morning will be spend cleaning up the mess I reminded myself that this is partly my fault. BUT I wanted to take this opportunity to teach him a good lesson about throwing so...I chose to let him stand in it for a minute and then I explained the consequences of throwing. Did he understand everything I was saying...probably not...but what he did learn was that Momma didn't like what he did, and he isn't supposed to throw. :) Lord give me your patience and wisdom as I raise this curious, willful, compassionate little boy. Help me to laugh often and enjoy this season of his little life...it will pass so quickly.
We found Eli a new chair that is just his size... He loves it!
Taking bites now...no cut up food anymore
His own chair
Recently purchased bottle of cranberry juice all over my "just mopped" floors. It was sitting in the pantry and Eli found it. I was on my hands and knees the whole morning cleaning up slivers of glass.
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