So last night, Eli did the tiniest little thing that I want to remember forever. So, I'm writing about it here. It's one of those things like Theo did with the nickel at twelve months that just surprised me so much about how grown up these little babies can be.
Last night Eli was "brushing" his teeth, as well as any 15 month year old can, which means basically chewing on his new toothbrush. Then, he sees the bathroom door open (he is normally not allowed in there on his own because he likes to get in things he shouldn't), so he toddles right over in his footie-pajamas, stands right in front of the sink (though obviously, far below it, facing the cabinet underneath), takes the toothbrush out of his mouth, and spits. Twice. It was just about the cutest thing ever- he is so set on being grown and doing all the things his brother and parents do.
He even has a new baby molar as proof that he is growing so fast.
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Friday, November 11, 2011
Nickel
My son is so growing up.
I have had it on my to-do list to update him on this blog for a while now. I planned to talk about all the words he's finally saying, the books he's currently reading, and the toys he engages with now.
And then he stole my nickel.
He saw me put a stray nickel that I found in my pocket. He decided he wanted the nickel, and got it out of my jeans pocket for himself. Then, he went into the hard-to-get to bookshelf in the back of his room, and found one of our spare change jars (the one grandpa Banter gave us, that keeps track of the money as you put it in the lid). We rarely ever use it (we never have change long), so I was extremely surprised that he even knew it was there. Once he put the nickel in, he immediately brought it to me so I could open the lid for him. And now he's been spending the last ten minutes putting all the coins back in.
I'm pretty much in shock and awe at this, frankly because he knows all these little things that amaze me. That he has a concept of money, and where it belongs, is pretty shocking to me. I loved having the day off work so that I could really focus on him today, and I really feel like I miss so much working all the time. I asked him today if he's just a really big baby, or a really little kid. I think he just answered my question with the later answer.
I have had it on my to-do list to update him on this blog for a while now. I planned to talk about all the words he's finally saying, the books he's currently reading, and the toys he engages with now.
And then he stole my nickel.
He saw me put a stray nickel that I found in my pocket. He decided he wanted the nickel, and got it out of my jeans pocket for himself. Then, he went into the hard-to-get to bookshelf in the back of his room, and found one of our spare change jars (the one grandpa Banter gave us, that keeps track of the money as you put it in the lid). We rarely ever use it (we never have change long), so I was extremely surprised that he even knew it was there. Once he put the nickel in, he immediately brought it to me so I could open the lid for him. And now he's been spending the last ten minutes putting all the coins back in.
I'm pretty much in shock and awe at this, frankly because he knows all these little things that amaze me. That he has a concept of money, and where it belongs, is pretty shocking to me. I loved having the day off work so that I could really focus on him today, and I really feel like I miss so much working all the time. I asked him today if he's just a really big baby, or a really little kid. I think he just answered my question with the later answer.
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