A few posts ago I mentioned that I use a cheap wall calendar to document the small and big moments of my children. I have picked my favorite entries from each month for Eli. It is amazing what can happen in a year. Here is a snapshot of 2010:
- January: “I smile when mama kisses my cheek.”
- February: “I moved into size 2 diapers.” “I slept for 5 1/2 hours last night. Mama is thrilled.”
- March: “Phinny and I snuggled in mama’s bed until 9:30.” “Mama and I danced in the kitchen, I smiled the whole time.”
- April: “I went to my first movie in the theater. I saw, How to Train Your Dragon.” This month I tried black beans, grapefruit, strawberries, brown rice, bananas, pears, and chocolate pudding.
- May: “I weigh 18 pounds!” “I have little conversations of “cooing” with mama and papa.”
- June: “I like to growl back and forth with Phin and then break out in giant laughs.” “I can roll over and crawl.”
- July: When I babble to Phin, Phin says, “Eli says ‘I love you,’ to me.” Only a brother can understand! “I met my great-grandma Donna”
- August: “I discovered the toilet and toilet brush.” “I love to squish in the mud while mama is watering in the garden.”
- September: “I love to play in the dishwasher.” “I give myself kisses in the mirror.”
- October: “I tried curry today. I loved it.” Phin said to Eli, “Eli you’re my best friend. You’re my best friend forever.”
- November: “I turned one! I have 2 new teeth.” “I voted with mama. But I slept the whole time on her shoulder. I got my own sticker.” “I blow bubbles in my milk with a straw.”
- December: “I have two more teeth” “I am walking everywhere.” “My favorite foods: scrambled eggs, frozen peas, corn, cheese, beans.”
I love seeing the year in this way. Raising babies is so consuming but oh so fun. I love you my Elijah!
What a great idea! And what a sweet little boy! Im going to go buy a calandar today and steal your idea!
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