Eli is enjoying playing with Connor more. Of course it is bittersweet sometimes when they want the same toy. They often chase each other, wrestle and unfortunately fight. When someone starts crying they take a "time out" until they can simmer and apologize. I encourage them to hug and say I forgive you. They are buddies and I can see Eli's growing love and appreciation for Connor in how he makes sure Connor is cared for. If Eli asks for a sticker he wants one for Connor too! If he gets a prize for being a peacemaker he wants one for Connor too! If Connor gets a spanking Eli gets upset too!
We are struggling with his hitting. We are praying about how to handle this in him. Usually when he has the most emotion he feels the need to hit. Why? When I return to pick him up from being gone he wants to hit, if I say that I am sad or frustrated he wants to hit.
Prayerfully trying to figure out what our discipline needs to be with him.
He is such an inquisitive and compassionate boy! Questions are often asked! Sometimes they dont make sense because of his growing imagintion. He also doesn't want me to "help" him anymore. He prefers independence.
Praying The Lord raises him up to become a man who loves Christ more than anything the world would offer. That he would live his life full of humility (to abstain from pride- always able to listen and obey The Lord), love others well, willingness to serve selflessly -Christ first, others second, himself third, and most importantly he be lead by the Holy Spirit/Wisdom! That he would be a leader by example. Praying he learns self control over his emotions in a healthy way. It's a crazy world he is growing up in...in this age of tolerance may he have discernment and boldness to stand firm in Truth.
Before bed brad and I read bible stories and sing some songs with him and Connor. The other night we said let's sing some Christmas songs...brad said how about "jingle bells"...Eli said no...a Jesus song! Made me smile!
Noteworthy things he does:
Eli loves for me to sing whole world when he is scared
Loves to cuddle with his blanket during sleep times
He says "you are a gooood momma...you do too much"! I think he's learned this from brad.
drinks milk when he gets up with blanket
Loves backyardagans,curious George, veggie tales, McQueen, stickers,
comic books, dinosaurs, sea life, trucks and trains
Eating almost whole sandwiches
Eating 6 count combo meals from Chickfila
Eli is learning to get dressed all by himself
Started sleeping under the covers. Up until now he's preferred no covers.
Funny sayings:
Connor fussy- momma Connor needs to nurse?
Connor fussy - come here Connor ill hold you!
Momma can I put my dress on- translation - can I get dressed?
Momma I ate something good. What is it Eli? He said I ate a plant leaf. We've been talking about how good dounach is for you so I guess he thought a plant leaf would be good too!!!
Schedule
Up between 6:30-7:30am
Naps around 1:00pm
Bedtime 8:00-8:30pm
Love our sweet boy!! We feel incredibly blessed to have him as our son!
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