It's hard to believe, but Mr. Eliot is SIX years old! He is a joy and a delight and way too smart for his own good! He's a champion reader, a social butterfly, a sweet and tender son and brother, and a total chatterbox! What I hear most about Eliot from other people his how much they love his excitement and enthusiasm, and how proper and polite he is. They are amazed by his ability to articulate his thoughts and feelings and the vocabulary he uses. I wish I could take credit for all the good things about Eliot, but honestly, so much of it is just who he is naturally and all the things he's picked up from reading! We have to get after him for having his light on late at night and reading away. I'll find stacks of books by his bed in the morning. He just can't get enough and absorbs everything he learns. But most of all, we are so proud of what a loving and friendly person he is. He is genuinely interested in other people and has a contagious excitement for life. It's easy to be happy when Eliot's around. I love seeing how excited kids in the neighborhood and his cousins are to see him. He is the life of our party, for sure!
For Eliot's birthday, we had birthday donuts and presents in the morning, we biked to the park, played with toys and watched his new movie in the afternoon, and went to Texas Roadhouse for dinner with Grandma and Grandpa Dickinson and Nanny McEuen. He got to sit on the birthday saddle, but wasn't too sure about everyone singing loudly to him (he's never been a fan of too much noise!). The party continued with cupcakes and ice cream out our family BBQ before the rodeo.
- Grandma! They have a very special bond, and I don't think there's anyone he gets more excited to see! (Except his cousin Cole, he tells me ...)
- All things Lego and Star Wars, and even better if they're combined! We tried to hold off on the Lego phase as long as we could to avoid the expense and having small pieces around our house, but he got a set for his birthday and is beyond hooked!
- Favorite foods are pizza, hot dogs and watermelon, but he's really a good eater and will try most anything I put in front of him.
- He loves going to Trafalga, the Rodeo, and late nights and sleepovers with his friends and cousins.
- He loves playing with Daddy and looks forward to Saturday mornings, when he's allowed to get up early to watch cartoons with Dad.
- He loves his Magic Tree House book club and gets right in there with all the older boys (most of the kids in the group are grade schoolers, probably around 8 or 9 years old). We're already into the Merlin Mission books, and he just gobbles them up!
- He's the master of the iPad and runs it better than I do. His favorite apps/games are: 1) Fix-it Felix, Jr., 2) Yoda Chronicles (Lego Star Wars game), and 3) Mr./Mrs. Potato Head.
- Loves playing on the swing set and running through the sprinklers.
- He has become great at coloring and is constantly asking to print out coloring pages.
- His favorite treat is snow cones.
- He's my big helper with Zach and will often go into Z's room in the mornings to keep him entertained while I'm finishing getting ready. I usually find Zach in a crib full of books and toys, but there's nothing sweeter than listening to Eliot sing or read to Zach. He has his little bro wrapped around his finger. They are best friends, and I love seeing their relationship grow stronger every day!
- He's getting more responsible and helps around the house. Grant has recently taught E how to wash dishes, and he does a great job!
- His favorite shows are Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Toy Story 2 and Ratatouille.
- His favorite songs are Some Nights (radio version only!), Ho, Hey! and songs from the Tarzan soundtrack.
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