I thought that I do something a little different this week and list out a brief profile for Elin & Erik to give everyone an update on where they are now. There weren't a lot of major events or outings this week, so it seemed like a good idea!
Elin Kate (also known as Baby Sister, Baby Girl or Munchkin):
Age - She turned 8 months old (look for her "official" monthly birthday pictures next week)
Favorite Toys - A dinosaur ball-popping toy that plays music while bouncing balls or dinosaur "eggs" around, Wooden alphabet blocks, Anything that she can stick in her mouth
Favorite Activities - Making noise, Giggling, Playing with Erik, Bath time (especially splashing water all over Mama),
Most Likely To - Request a visit from Dada or Mama at 2 AM or 3 AM or really any time between 9 PM and 7 AM
Cute Random Fact - Elin will clasp her hands together and then wave them up & down or tuck them under her chin
Elin Kate (also known as Baby Sister, Baby Girl or Munchkin):
Age - She turned 8 months old (look for her "official" monthly birthday pictures next week)
Favorite Toys - A dinosaur ball-popping toy that plays music while bouncing balls or dinosaur "eggs" around, Wooden alphabet blocks, Anything that she can stick in her mouth
Favorite Activities - Making noise, Giggling, Playing with Erik, Bath time (especially splashing water all over Mama),
Most Likely To - Request a visit from Dada or Mama at 2 AM or 3 AM or really any time between 9 PM and 7 AM
Cute Random Fact - Elin will clasp her hands together and then wave them up & down or tuck them under her chin
Erik (also known as Big Brother, Munchkin or E):
Favorite Toys - Airplanes, Scissors, Little People Train and Truck, Anything that Elin has picked up to look at or play with, Roller coaster ride at daycare
Favorite Activities - Holding Elin, Crawling after Elin, Riding bikes or cars, Bedtime stories with Dada, Bath time in the big tub with Elin
Least Favorite Activity - Having his picture taken (he will hold out his hand and say "no pictures" repeatedly - you'd think I was the paparazzi)
Latest Big Brother Moment - Saw me clap my hands once to quickly get Elin's attention, so now he does it too. Usually followed with "No, No, Elin, that's naughty" or "No, No, Elin, that's mine" or "No, No, Elin, that's not safe"
A favorite toy this week was a Raggedy Ann doll that Gramma Johnson gave to Elin at Elin's birth. Early this week, Elin noticed it sitting up on the shelf in her room and wanted it, so I brought it down. Since Erik currently wants whatever Elin has, he has wanted to play with the "dolly" all week. There have been a few instances of tears if the "dolly" wasn't immediately available to him.
Favorite Toys - Airplanes, Scissors, Little People Train and Truck, Anything that Elin has picked up to look at or play with, Roller coaster ride at daycare
Favorite Activities - Holding Elin, Crawling after Elin, Riding bikes or cars, Bedtime stories with Dada, Bath time in the big tub with Elin
Least Favorite Activity - Having his picture taken (he will hold out his hand and say "no pictures" repeatedly - you'd think I was the paparazzi)
Latest Big Brother Moment - Saw me clap my hands once to quickly get Elin's attention, so now he does it too. Usually followed with "No, No, Elin, that's naughty" or "No, No, Elin, that's mine" or "No, No, Elin, that's not safe"
A favorite toy this week was a Raggedy Ann doll that Gramma Johnson gave to Elin at Elin's birth. Early this week, Elin noticed it sitting up on the shelf in her room and wanted it, so I brought it down. Since Erik currently wants whatever Elin has, he has wanted to play with the "dolly" all week. There have been a few instances of tears if the "dolly" wasn't immediately available to him.
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| Elin has a rare moment with Raggedy Ann (Erik was napping!) |
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| Erik loves Elin's dolly! |
1. Bible: The Old Testament selections this week were from Leviticus & include all the rules for the Israelite sacrificial system. Not the most riveting chapters, but it is astounding how many nuances and rules there were to the various types of sacrifices. I'm not sure that I would have been able to keep it all straight. I do wonder why all the detail was kept in the Bible; it seems like a summary would have done just as well!
2. Projects: No big projects completed this week, but I am making progress of several little ones. However, Kent accomplished a major feat this week and was able to park all three of our vehicles inside our garage! Yay! He did in preparation for some severe storms that were headed our way (they never materialized) so it was a quick reorganization of the garage. But I'm counting it as a great accomplishment!
3. Health: It was another week of very little movement on the scale; in fact, I gained about a half pound. However, looking at the positive side, I've really begun to notice in the past week or so that I do have more energy & stamina. This is a marvelous thing when I have a 2.5 year old in the house! This weekend, Erik and I had a great time playing "chicken" with Kent and the lawnmower! While holding Erik (who weighs over 30 pounds), I would "creep up" on Kent and then when he turned the lawnmower our direction, I would run the other way. Kent would then chase us across the front yard to the porch where we would be safe since the lawnmower can't climb the step to our front door! Erik thought this was a great game and wanted it to go on forever. Since I've lost about 18 pounds, it was much easier to keep playing the game than it would have been several months ago!
4. Fun: We stayed pretty close to home this week with no big excursions. Elin did have her maiden voyage in the bike carriage; big brother Erik went along for the ride to show her the ropes and to make sure that she didn't get scared! She loved it and didn't want to get out. So, we put her in the wagon and the whole family took a walk around the neighborhood (Erik requested the premiere package and was carried the entire way)!
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| That's Kelli's bike, but since Kent won't hitch the baby carriage to his fancy road bike…. |
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| All set up in the wagon, complete with bumper pads! |
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