I haven't been neglecting you - just your blog! We were so busy with our trip to Denver that I didn't have time to keep it up. However, I did make notes so I wouldn't forget anything!
Thursday - Grampa picked you up from daycare for me and you were outside when we picked you up at 5. You were in a good mood even though you hadn't slept or ate! We headed to the airport and had dinner then it was time for our flight. You did so good on the flight - as soon as the plane turned on, you were OUT! You slept almost the whole time. When you did wake up, you spent your time flirting with those around us. Auntie Val and Brandon picked us up from the airport. We were up until MIDNIGHT Denver time before you got settled back down to go to sleep. Auntie Val gave you a book, a singing pirate bear and another stuffed animal for Halloween. Brandon gave you more Broncos gear - I am sure your daddy will be thrilled :) You were quite intrigued with the pirate bear singing "Hot, Hot, Hot." You slept pretty good but I was shocked when you were up at 7:15. I thought for sure you would sleep longer!
Friday - We were able to spend a bit more time with Brandon before he went to hang out with his friends. You were nicer to him than when we saw him in Minneapolis in April :) Then, Auntie Kim made it in town and you were fully exposed to both Aunties! They even developed an Auntie Attack where they smooched you from each side. You thought it was funny.
We spent the day with Candi & Finnegan. You just crawled all over the house and stopped in to see Finnegan once and awhile. He is so big and looks so different than the last time we saw him. I was so impressed that you didn't try to eat him! You did try to head butt him but I think it is your way of showing affection - you weren't acting ornery.
After Candi & Finnegan left, we went to dinner at a local Mexican restaurant. Kiddo - I have never seen you eat so much food. You had beans, rice, applesauce, puffs, grilled cheese and fried ice cream. It was like you wouldn't stop eating! We went to the store afterwards and you thought you were pretty cool in the cart with the car on it. But, you got bored after awhile and wanted to be at the top of the cart.
When we got home, it was bath time and bed time. It was weird sleeping in the same room with you and even more weird that your daddy wasn't with us!
Saturday - Auntie Kim gave you your Halloween gifts - A Texas beanie and a Houston Texans shirt. You actually did help open it. It was a bag with tissue and you pulled out each piece of tissue with Auntie Kim's help. Afterwards, we did your Halloween photos out in the yard.
We went to the outlet mall and you were so tired. I was hoping you would fall asleep in your sling but there was just way too much going on for that! Of course, you were spoiled rotten at the mall too - more toys and more clothes! Since you were so tired, you had a complete meltdown when we got home. You were just fighting sleep. After a brief nap, you were able to function a bit longer. We did a video chat with daddy and it scared you. You talked to him a bit but you had to keep your distance. Then, you would get close and cry and move away. I don't think you know what to think of those video chats! We had an early night and you slept really good!!
You look like you were walking on your knees but it is really your feet - your pants are too long :)
Big boy Elijah - only likes to stand and walk now!
Sunday - you slept a lot because you were so out of whack. We did lots of pictures before we caught our flight.
At the airport, we shared some McDonalds and then had to run to the gate to get on the plane. Again, once the plane was moving, you were OUT. When we got off the plane, I said "Are you ready to see your Daddy? Dadada?" You squealed. I think he was so excited to see you!
In the car on the way home, you were out of control buddy! You were talking so much and so loud. When we pulled up to the house, you were even more excited. I think you were glad to be back in your familiar surroundings. You were so excited to be in your walker - I think you had missed it. I put you in it and went to get some stuff out of the suitcase. Next thing I know, I see your butt and legs up in the air. YOU CRAWLED OUT OF YOUR WALKER. You didn't get hurt because you braced yourself with your hands on the floor but man, that scared me!
Since you had taken a nap on the plane, you were all geared up to party when we got home. You were so funny playing with us. You were laughing and smiling and being silly. You even started fake laughing - if mommy & daddy would laugh, you would laugh for real then fake laugh after that! It was a lot of fun hanging out with you while you were being so silly.
I am not sure how the mood changed so quickly but after you went to sleep for an hour, you woke up screaming. You screamed for 45 minutes - non stop. Nothing helped - bottle, pacifier, orajel, holding you, rocking you, Tylenol. Your dad and I were pretty stressed as you have never done anything like that. There were no tears and it was almost like you were sleeping and screaming. Then, you passed out. We hope not to repeat that!
Monday - Mary said you were really good today but you were tired. We were worried that the screaming would continue but it looks to be pretty isolated! When you got home, you continued being silly with your fake laugh. All 3 of us hung out together playing for awhile then I left for book club. Apparently, it was a big night and I missed it all! You were crawling around on the floor and Daddy looked up to see you standing up. You pulled yourself up! Then, he set you in your crib so he could do something really quick. He turned right around and you were standing up again. My goodness - overnight, you turned into a BIG BOY! Finally, you started playing with your toy that you have hated. It is a ball toy where you put the ball in the top then press the lever to watch it light up & come down. Daddy said he looked up and you were playing with it. It is amazing for 2 reasons - 1) You have always been scared of it 2) You knew to put the ball in and then press the lever. That seems pretty darn smart to me :)
Whew - that was a lot to tell you little guy. I need a nappy just because I am worn out from typing! I really enjoyed our solo trip together & spending so much time with you, buddy. You have been so darn fun lately that I can only imagine what you are going to be like when you are even more active and develop even more of your silly personality!
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