Our Pool

Ok, so it is a wading pool, but it is still fun!  Eli had a blast playing in his pool (thanks, Auntie Heather!).  I have no idea how he stayed in so long as it was too cold for me to even put my feet in - and I was super pregnant and it was a really hot day out!

Reggie kept trying to drink out of the pool.  Finally, Eli just filled up one of his buckets and held it out for Reggie to drink - it was adorable.  I know there is a picture of that sweet moment somewhere, but I can't find it!

I sat in the shade and supervised (sweat).  This baby is due in 9 days!  Come on, baby!

Daddy's Work Party

Daddy's company threw a family outing day at a really cool place that had pools of all different depths and sports.  Of course, Mommy couldn't go, but Daddy and Eli went and had a blast.

Eli loved the sprinkler park...

...and the pools!

Apparently, his bathing suit is HUGE on him.  I got his size - why can't stores have consistent sizing???

Eli also got a rug burn at the party that ended up getting infected, involving 3 trips to the doctor, needing antibiotic shots at two of them because Eli would not take his oral antibiotic.  Mama had a mild panic attack when Dr. Nishiyama mentioned that Eli had a MRSA infection.  Apparently, community acquired MRSA is treatable...it is hospital acquired MRSA that is dangerous.  I think I almost went into labor in the exam room!

How NOT to Hide

I feel like we are going backwards with our hide and seek skills.  On bath nights, after Eli gets undressed, we yell "NAKED BABY!" and then he runs and hides.  We have played this game since he was little.  He used to hide under the dining room table, which at least was a decent hiding spot, although it is not effective to use the same hiding spot each time we play.  However, it at least offers more shelter than his most recent spot:

I feel I have failed as a parent.

Big Boy Bed!

Eli spent his first night in his new room, in his big boy bed, and with no binkies last night!  He was so excited, I think a little too excited to sleep.  He was up until about 10:30, calling for Mommy and Daddy and saying he was afraid of the dark.  That started a few days ago, though, in his old room.  He finally fell asleep and slept through the night!  He never even asked for a binkie!

The alarm on one of his clocks (don't ask why there are multiple...my mom likes to buy him things) went off twice around midnight.  I snuck in to shut it off (and finally unplug it...GRRRR!) and he never even moved.

We are  so proud of our little guy...well, I guess I should say our BIG boy!  We are so spoiled.  If his little brother or sister is half as good as him (and he or she better be after this pregnancy!), then we will be truly blessed.

Baseball Practice with Daddy

We are starting to play baseball now, in the hopes Eli forgets about hockey!

Daddy showed Eli the perfect stance:

It took a while, but Eli got a few hits.  Of course, it didn't help that Reggie kept walking in between Daddy and Eli or just laying down practically on top of him!  Plus, Eli kept stopping the game so he could close up his house and castle against a canine breaking and entering.  Poor Reggie never gets a break!

Mommy got to chill out in a lounge chair and take pictures.  Only a few weeks left, hopefully, then I can play again!

Zoorassic Park

Eli and Daddy headed to the Franklin Park Zoo today for Zoorassic Park, a new exhibit of dinosaurs!

Eli was excited about the dinosaurs (I heard a few scared him a bit) and that Daddy let him go on a few rides!  Looks like he met Bob the Builder and Scoop!

Then, they got to visit the rest of the zoo...among the highlights I heard about when they got home were the T-Rexes (Eli says my stomach is so big he thinks there are 20 T-Rexes in it), the giraffes, the zebras, the gorillas, and the lion!

Of course the giraffes were out - Mama has been to the Franklin Park Zoo with Eli a bunch of times and the giraffes have never been out.  Daddy took a picture for me, though...

I am glad he had a great time with Daddy!

Happy Easter 2012!

Well,  Eli got to have a blast this Easter...but without Mama!  As of this past Thursday, I am on bed rest for the rest of this pregnancy - which isn't supposed to end until July 9!  Oh boy, that's a lot of bed rest!

He woke up and walked right past his basket without even noticing it!

Of course, there was no candy in it.  Mama is a party pooper and just puts organic cheerios in his eggs.  I know - what a terrible Easter surprise!

Even through the disappointment of an Easter morning tainted with a lack of sugar, Eli seemed to enjoy his books and other little treats!

Then, it was off to NH for an Easter Egg Hunt with Daddy, Auntie Heather, Uncle Joe, Jacob, and Jillian!

Looks like my boys survived without me.  I was sad to not be able to go to anything, but know it is for the best!  I know Eli will be fine without me, but I miss being with him for the fun stuff!  

Then, the boys were off to Auntie Heather's for dinner and Easter baskets from Grampy.  Daddy brought Mama back a plate so she could have some yummy food, too!  Eli had a great Easter!