#49 and #48

#49: Elijah is so smart! I know that every parent thinks their child is a genius (which they should) and I am no different. Elijah is a problem solver. He can already assess a situation and work for solutions. Not that he always gets it right... or even comes close... it's the attempt that matters. Every day he is learning and discovering more and it is an incredible process to watch. As adults, we take advantage knowing how to do things; things such as eating, walking up stairs, understanding a conversation, these are all things he is learning to do. He now understands the word "dance". As soons as I tell him, "dance, dance, dance" he breaks down into his little dance-bounce.

"Boy Genius"

Elijah and Daddy

#48: His laugh. A child's laugh is by far the best sound on Earth. So pure, so sincere, never forced. Elijah's is, of course, the best of them all. If I didn't think it would have some sort of negative health effect, I think I would tickle Elijah forever just to hear his laugh. Nothing can be going wrong in the world when I hear it. The universe could be seconds away from exploding and I would still be at my most happiest hearing his giggle. Some of his favorite things to laugh at: being tickled (he is my child); Daisy (all she has to do is walk towards him); Destiny (his closest friend).

Here's a pic I hope he laughs at one day... I know for a while he'll just be mortified of it :)

Such a cute tushy! And FYI, those blue spots are not bruises. Although he does get bruised on a daily basis during this walking adventure, these spots are thanks to his love for drinks. He was having so much fun hanging out with Sage (Shelbie's brother), watching him play Wii, and thought he was one of the guys. So he decided Sage wouldn't mind if he shared his Gatorade and dumped it all over himself. The blue dye from his clothes stained his skin. Boys...