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My Funny Valentine

I'm THREE weeks behind, so I won't bore you with my life. Onto the good stuff.

Anias: Week 21
I weighed 15 lbs 12 oz at my 4 month doctor's appointment. I now am off of Zantac, and even though I still spit up I'm a happy baby boy. I started eating solids, well mush really, but my first real food was carrots. My second tooth came in! I look so adorable.

Anias: Week 22

I love riding on dad's shoulders and laughing as Eli hugs me or bounces me in the exasaucer. I am sitting like a big boy in my high chair during meals now. I love being part of all the action. I finally am used to sleeping with my arms (semi) out thanks to my zippadee zip. I turned 5 months old!

Anias: Week 23

I had my first Valentine's day and I got a cute Mickey balloon from mom and dad and a sweet bear from Mimi that Eli tried to steal. I have become a big fan of peas and avocados. I love to sit and stand and I'm having fewer and fewer spills. When I do fall over, though, I get MAD. I got my first ear infection, and it was a double ear infection. The doctor said she was surprised, because I was so happy! I rode in the cart for the first time. I weigh 15 lbs 12 oz. I started reaching for mama and I like to grab items like bibs, my binkie, and toys and shake them.

Eli: 3 years 2 months

I was talking back to mom and mom said, don't be a sassy pants. I said mama, I'm not a sassy pants my underwear were just being silly. I am trying to teach brother to play with my hair and get pretty delighted when he laughs at my antics. I saw two giant goldfish at Chik Fil A and I told mama that the fish love their brother. I just realized that all of this stuff comes from somewhere, so I'm constantly asking who bought what in our house. I keep asking for Optimus and my parents explained I can have a new dog once we have a yard at our new house. I ask on a daily basis if our house has been built yet, but it hasn't even been started. Mom and dad got rid of the baby swing and I said, "oh! Enough room for Optimus." I told mom "my hand is dizzy" when it fell asleep and "my cereal melted!" when it disintegrated from sitting in milk too long. When mom was cleaning she asked, "does it smell better now?" I said "mmmmmm.... nope!" My favorite phrases are "just a little bit" and "maybe later."

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