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Just here lately Eli’s been looking so big! I know it will only continue too. It makes me happy to see him grow, but it also makes me miss when he was such a tiny sweet snuggly baby (who didn’t get into the dishwasher and throw a plate on the floor- just for example). He is certainly a handful- from eating a half a tube of chapstick while I drove us to Kroger to using the bench to dive over the couch, he keeps me on my toes. I am so glad that he is such a happy child. He might grow up to be a mountain climber or a stuntman, but he’ll be happy while he does it. At least that’s my hope!

Eli: Month 17
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I say new words like… Kito, sit, coo choo, and no-nose (which means his nose)
I weigh 24 pounds 6oz
My favorite food is raspberries and the marshmallows from Lucky Charms
My favorite toy is Optimus! He may be a dog, but he’s fun to play with
Some other things I do include… answering every question with “no” (mom blames the book ‘Where are Baby’s Easter Eggs’), turning in circles with my hands above my head- the best dance move ever, walking up the stairs like a big boy, one step at a time. I also sign “happy” and “please”.
A Memorable Moment for Mom was: Optimus jumped onto the bed while Eli was napping on it and Eli woke up and yelled “no” at him, them immediately went back to sleep. He also woke up one day and started giving me lots of sweet kisses- which was very sweet…until he then bit my cheek. While we were shopping one day and old man told me I should put Eli  in commercials!

Hope you have a great month! I, personally, am looking forward to July! My best friend is coming to
visit with her precious son and then I'm off on a little getaway with Eli! Eek!

-Shantel
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