Already time for another update? I can't believe it either. This little guy is growing way too fast. He is absolutely the sweetest baby and we have had another amazing month together.
It started out pretty rough with his ear tubes surgery. Elijah has had 6 ear infections and seems to get one just as soon as one heals. We didn't want him to keep living on antibiotics so we made the decision to get tubes. We went with a great doctor but I did not love the experience at Wake Med. We waited for 4 hours with him in this jail-like crib. He was starving and sleepy but didn't cry at all until after the surgery was over. As soon as we got him home he passed out in his crib and woke up with this very sweet smile.
The whole thing was definitely more difficult for me than him and so far we are ear infection free!
Elijah helped pack his first shoe-box this month. I am so excited to start this tradition with him because I so loved packing one with my mom.
We also celebrated our first Thanksgiving with our little tornado. Addie was more than happy to teach him how to climb up the stairs. That is what older cousins are for, right? He is now able to climb up all by himself at home which means more heart attacks for mommy.
He loved playing with Addie's toys and did a great job napping at Uncle Mikey and Aunt Emily's house in their guest bathroom. It was a perfect fit for the pack-n-play, very quiet, and completely dark. I slept in a drawer for some of my early life so I think this is Elijah's drawer story.
Elijah's meal times don't exactly align with ours so his Thanksgiving meal consisted of Superman, and other assorted chew toys.
The highlight of the day was definitely his first time in the swing. He could not stop laughing, clapping, and smiling. I'm telling you what, that smile is absolutely heart melting.
We have so much to be thankful for this year. We are a family of 14! Can you believe it? We added 3 to our numbers in the span of a year. It really is such a blessing to spend time together as a family, laughing and playing games. I can't wait to come together again at Christmas.
Elijah has really grown this month. Every day I think he looks a little more like his daddy. I mean, check out these lashes.
He can crawl with his belly off the ground now, at ridiculous speeds. He stands up using everything and giggles hysterically when he lets go and balances on his own. He cruises around the couch and his toys. He claps, waves, gives rather wet but adorable kisses, snuggles, and he's learned this super cheesy smile.
We don't put shoes on him during the day because we want him working on those standing and walking skills without that barrier but we wanted a pair for him to wear when we go out to keep his feet a little warmer. He absolutely loves them but also loves the challenge of taking them off.
He's working on sounds. Sometimes he tries to say kitty and da-da. Haven't heard a ma-ma yet but I know it's coming. Any of his gibberish is pretty cute. When he started becoming more mobile, he fell a lot. He still loses balance every so often and I see this face, but usually he picks himself up and tries again. He is completely fearless. I left some Christmas boxes at the edge of the living room as a barrier for him from the kitchen and he simply climbed over them carrying one of his favorite stuffed animals.
As he started crawling, we looked at everything from a baby's eye view. We moved baskets, hid cords, used outlet covers, and patted ourselves on the back for making things pretty safe. Now Elijah's mobility is making us check out the second shelves around the room. What was once safe, is now fair game. All the baskets, books, and movies that had been moved up one row needed to be moved again. It once again reminded me that I can't underestimate what he is able to do. When he puts his mind to something, he is totally determined to find a way and I love that about him. I love that God made him so brave and so persistent and so incredibly smart. So thank you Elijah, for making me aware of the second shelf.
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