Swimming

A few new things about Elliot these last few weeks:

• We bought him a little inflatable pool and he really likes that. It’s a great way for Mom and Dad to beat this heat wave, too.
• He braces his feet up on everything – the sides of his crib, the tray on his jogging carriage or his swing, or even his bathtub. He also loves to stand up.
• If we hold onto Elliot’s hands when he is laying down, he can pull himself up to standing.
• He is on the brink of rolling over. He’s done it a few times but not consistently.
• He has become preoccupied with gnawing and sucking on fingers… anybody’s.
• He’s a slobber monster and a gigglebox.
• He can sometimes be awake for 3 hours between naps instead of 2 hours.
• He LOVES walking around at Whole Foods. We went there on Sunday and Drew wore him in the Baby Bjorn. He told us how much he liked all the colors. He especially likes the seafood department and the shiny fish.
• He has these bouncy bugs that hang from his car seat handle. He has always loved looking at them. Now he can grab them when they zoom by.
• He can be incredibly tired and cranky, but when Dad peels his clothes off and “flies” him into the tub, he giggles and smiles.
• He used to poo every time he ate. Then it became a few times a day. Now it’s once every few days, and look out when he does!
• He’s ticklish now on his tummy and his dimpled bum.
• He has the chunkiest thighs you have ever seen.