Author: molly

We’re happy to report that Eli is a full-time walker now! He went from 10 steps at a time to all-the-time in about a week flat, and now he’s obsessed. Daycare reports that he spent two solid hours walking up and down the pathway in front of the house, stopping to sit down on the…

Eli insists on walking these days. He doesn’t want to be carried, oh, no. He has fits when you try to lift him into the car, or carry him up the stairs at daycare pickup. But see, here’s the thing. He insists on walking even though … he doesn’t walk. This all happens while you’re…

Eli is such a big boy that he doesn’t want to ride in the cart, he wants to push the cart: He went through about half of our football-field-sized Whole Foods before deciding riding was ok, after all. In other news, I am sorry to report that Eli has learned a new trick. He can…

The results are in. Eli is a deeply dangerous boy. He’s so far not bothering to learn how to walk, but he’s working hard at mastering climbing. You can see here, he’s starting to consider the technique: And just seconds later, it’s all too clear what we’re in for: His walking wagon, so useless for…

I liked his little urchin look, but pretty soon, everyone started telling us that Eli needed a haircut. And I suppose, once it started getting in his eyes, causing him to rub them nonstop, it was time: Plus, he was starting to use his mop for pea storage: So, off we went: And wow, what…

Eli and daddy rolling in the grass on what feels like our first day of summer here in Oakland: Oh, ok, here’s a bonus. Eli dances in the car. It’s so awesome.

Eli woke up a genius today. His dancing alone is amazing. He’s like a young Elvis, and he tries to snap along with the beat when we play the radio in the car. If you ask him where “outside” is, he points to the window and says, “utsuh.” He puts the phone to his ear…

Just some long overdue pictorial updates from February and March. Eli discovered cabinets (which are now all locked up): Loved his crib and his little sleepytime elephant: Made a freakin’ MESS: Got to turn his seat around like a big boy: Spent many happy hours in the tub: Conked out after a long day at…

And here’s the money shot: Eli had his cake … and his ice cream, too. See all the pictures from the big day here! And check out his newest trick! He got so excited about the inflatable pool we blew up for the party that, well, he just had to stand up (also known as…