Swinging

We enjoyed another gorgeous autumn day here in Nashville. Eli had his first go in a swing at a park in Shelby Bottoms, ministered closely by his big sis who made it clear that she'd be the one pushing him. It amused the both of them for a remarkable spell. They are quite a pair!

Paper towel art

We've passed some time with this project this week, as Eli is finally napping well again but is waking up a lot at night, leaving me remiss to drag him (or me) out of the house more than once a day. It's so simple and has cool results. Draw with washable marker on folded paper towel, then using a sponge, eye dropper, what have you, add a bit of water and watch those colors run!

At the zoo

No complaints about autumn in the South! Almost 70 deg and breezy this fine Sunday. So we headed off to the zoo. Eli's first trip there, though I think he'd have preferred staying home and nap in his bed. But Edie was thrilled to reunite with her goats. She loves to brush them to clean them up. We caught her reaching into the goat-only area, swiping at a fat black goat calling, " wake up, goat! Let me brush you!!"

First book

Eli got his first book in the mail today, through the amazing Dolly Parton Imagination Library program. He already has storytime, though, each day in his sister's bed before naptime.

4 months

Well, 4.5 months now, really. But Eli had his 4 month check up yesterday. He's over 16 lb - so he's doubled his birth weight and then some! He got three shots, which he took lying down, but not lying down, if you get me. Big sis accompanied us and was rewarded with ... a flu shot! But then a pumpkin muffin. And on our way out we walked past a store filled with Christmas chachkis. Edie was hypnotized and Eli was passed out in the baby carrier, so we popped in to recoup and pick out the kids' 2012 ornaments: a snowflake and a sock monkey.

To the polls!

Edie took her first trip to the polls yesterday. Not sure whether dad let her pull the lever... But she got a sticker and was very proud.

Happy Halloween!

Edie trick or treated for the first time this year. We got together with some neighborhood friends and hit one block. Our little bumblebee was pretty impressed by this system!