Little Man

Many props to my dad for all the nice blog posts and for keeping everyone updated. And thank you to all my family and friends who have sent messages of support and congratulations. I'm sorry I haven't responded personally to many of you, but, needless to say, I've been a bit busy recently! I haven't posted at all since Eli was born. In fact, I've hardly had a chance to check my email. My personal computer usage time has severely diminished, especially since I now have to battle both Mark and Leila for some serious keyboard time. Between Mark (with his slickdeals, football news, and google reader) and Leila (with her cbeebies, maisy mouse, and tux paint), I find myself having to sneak quick peeks at my email when my husband and two year old have stepped away from the computer! haha. (I can't even fathom what Mark's life was like before the internet existed! And as for Leila, I'm not sure whether to be impressed or worried by the fact that she already knows how to type "elmo" into the Google search bar in order to find the Elmo's World website!) I live in a house of techies.

Well, Mark and I are absolutely thrilled with our little Eli. We cannot believe that we're now a family of four! So crazy, and so wonderful! Eli is already becoming a little chubby thing. Those newborn size onesies already look tiny; he certainly can't fit them over his big belly! Just like Leila, Eli has my stubby nose and Mark's long eyelashes. I love the way he makes little grunting noises when he's waking up, and the way he stretches his tiny arms and neck. He is amazing and perfect! I've gotten in the habit of calling him my "little man," while Mark has lovingly nick-named him "E-cry". Cheeky, very cheeky!

Leila has been the most amazing big sister (knock on wood!). When she hears him fuss or cry she says, "What's the matter little man?"! So cute. She has heard me say that many times, so she now says it too (beware what you say in front of Leila--she remembers and she copies!). She is so loving towards Eli: she checks on him when he's crying, she covers him up with his blankets (even though it's 80 degrees out!), and she showers him with kisses all day long. Eli receives more kisses from Leila than Mark and I combined, and his kisses are given freely while Mark and I have to ask for ours! We are so fortunate that Leila has adjusted to Eli so easily. The only issue we've had is that Leila doesn't always want to sleep in her bed alone. So our bed can get pretty crowded when Leila comes strolling in at three in the morning and Eli is in my lap feeding. A queen size bed isn't big enough for four!

Today Leila very sweetly said, "Happy Father's day Leila!" She may have gotten things a bit mixed up, but I'm sure the good intention was there. A very happy father's day to Mark and all you dads!


Happy Daddy Day!


Today is also our 3rd anniversary!