I’m drinking my coffee, sitting on the couch. Noah is playing guitar hero, which is awesome because he dances with the guitar and takes it very seriously. (someday I’ll video tape him.)
Anna is coloring with markers that I bought yesterday. Markers that we did not need but they were on sale, so you know, I bought them.
Also, Noah keeps showing me his “really loose tooth!”, which is fun and all but it’s also pretty gross. I’m a good tooth puller, when they’re ready but watching him wiggle and waggle it when it’s not quite ready, especially while eating Honey Nut Cheerios, is just not appetizing.
Brian is home from work today, he just left to “run an errand.” I’m pretty sure this errand has to do with our 11th anniversary which is tomorrow. Brian doesn’t just “run errands.” All of his trips must be tied together to go with another trip, otherwise he’s just being wasteful.
Anyway. Elijah has grown so much this week, I can barely get a handle of it. He’s *thisclose* to rolling over, from back to front, I’m almost 100% sure he’s teething and he plays just like a big boy baby!

So, now he plays in this bouncy thing, that you see above and below, and he actually plays and jumps! He jumps. He’s four month old. Why is he jumping?

Why is he trying to grow up so quickly? My goodness, he was just a teeny, tiny newborn who cried every single minute of the day and now he’s like a toddler going on child going on teenager about to go to college. My heart can hardly take it but also my heart gets so excited at the thought of being lucky enough to watch him grow up.
Yesterday, he was playing on his floor gym, you know, actually PLAYING and he moves all around. I’m not sure what I was doing, probably doing laundry or cutting fruit or marinating steak but really I was on twitter when I looked down at him and saw that he was lying perfectly still. I thought for sure he was going to fall asleep like this but then I thought maybe he’s scared of the crazy-armed monster that was sitting on his face. You know, reacting like we do when we see a snake.

I even had time to grab my camera and lay down on the floor and take pictures of him. The whole time he’s saying, without moving his lips “put the camera down and save me, woman.”
By the way, when I see a snake, I run. Really fast. Except it’s not really a run, it’s more like a hobble and a wobble and then I’d eventually fall and get eaten by the snake.
God, I hate snakes.
So, anyway….he’s bouncing and playing but he doesn’t last long, just a few minutes. Before I know it, he’s doing this.

Yes, I realize this shot is out of focus. What kind of mother would I be to have a focused shot of her sweet child crying?
So, I just make noises and dance around like a crazy person so he’ll forget all of his worries.

So, let’s summarize:
Noah, guitar hero. Anna, coloring. Brian, trying to be sneaky. Eli, growing. Me, scared of snakes.
By the way, Brian just called and said he was going to get a haircut while he was out. Told you.
Happy Weekend, friends.




























He is just adorable!
i can’t quite put my finger on why but this is one of my favorite posts of yours. just… random. and fun. and great. like fridays are supposed to be.
and eli is adorable, as always!
I love the Jekyll-Hyde pictures. Makes me giggle.
Would Noah come teach Boo how to be coordinated so she can dance and play guitar hero? She can’t hardly get the keys right! lol
Markers are fun. Are they the smelly ones? Those are the BEST!
this is a great post! it’s funny and all over the place, but it still all makes sense. Eli is so adorable. i especially love the first shot.
your family is truly adorable! haha about “running errands”
Wouldn’t it be awesome if Brian went to get a hair cut, but actually, it was me in disguise and then I shanked him?
I wanted to comment on the rest of the post, but the haircut shank scenario was so perfect that it needed its own comment.
NOW, I can’t believe how big Eli is. He’s seriously bigger than when I was last saw him, which was only six days ago. Is he taking steroids?
Also, once I saw a rattlesnake while hiking in Brown County. Shane yelled at me for screaming, until I pointed out the snake. I stopped long enough to take a picture of it, and then I very rapidly walked the other way. Did you know that we have rattlesnakes in Indiana? I didn’t, until that bastard started rattling.
Cute post – even cuter pic of Elijah under the toy.
Haha! You know your hubby so well! That made me chuckle.
Yep. Kids grow way too quickly. There should a be a law against it.
Happy Anniversary!!!
great post.
And you’re right. I forgot how quickly they figure out “playing”. With my baby, one day I just looked in the rear view mirror and noticed he was swatting at his dangly toys on his carseat handle. He just figured out “playing” overnight!
Oooh, can’t wait to hear about the anniversary surprise! Hope you two kids have a happy one!
And Eli’s ears are like the cutest ones on the planet.
P.S. quit jumping Eli. GAH!!!
Happy Anniversary!
I agree, his ears are probably the cutest I’ve ever seen!
That post made me chuckle!
I like how you write! Eli is waaaay cute!
We had the same bouncer – Will loved it! It came in so handy when I was doing laundry – he could watch me and play.
xo Erin
I love that picture with the animal on his face….thats to flippin’ funny! I cracked up b/c it looks like he’s enjoying at while being unsure of what it is! way to cute! Happy Anniversary tomoorw! Hope you get somehting you deserve!
Happy soon to be Anniversary. That boy is growing fast!
Why is it that husbands RUN out the day before anything (ie: your birthday, anniversary, Christmas) to do “errands”. Is it a surprise the day is here? Like the day changes every year or something, making it a big surprise.
Oh my goodness, that’s hilarious that he froze when that thing was on his face.
And I think Brian is getting you appropriate attire for a UFC match. And a holster for Erin’s shank.
Oh my word- I’m so with you on the snake thing. SICK. My husband doesn’t understand it.
Happy Anniversary, in case I forget tomorrow. Which I probably will. I’m hoping for a date night tonight with Jeff. I have the movie: Paris, je t’aime. And popcorn. And wine.
Also, hair cut related- I’m jonesing so bad for a hair cut. I am on the waiting list for my stylist for ANY openings in the next week.
Steph
Geez he is cute. Those eyes are captivating. I think my little guy is ready for a bouncer or exersaucer thing.
Happy Anniversary!
I think I said the exact same thing last year, but…
Happy Anniversary! Mine is today, but only five years.
I know I didn’t say this last year…
Could Eli BE any cuter??
Happy Anniversary Friend!
You’re killing me with all of these gorgeous pictures of your kids.
Cheers,
Anne
oh my goodness. running errands, huh? :]
also, just noticed you’ve been married for 150 years.
that. is. hilarious.
xoxo :]
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