Yum

Eli as finished one jar of cereal and will try oatmeal tonight. He isn't thrilled with the food, but he will eat it. He slept through last night, giving me some much needed sleep. It was Huts' turn to get up with Eli, but he got a reprieve. If only this would continue. Eli still beats his siblings hands down for eating and sleeping. He is a very easy baby.

Eli Peli

What chubby-cheeked fellow continues to grow at a rapid pace, sucking down bottle after bottle of milk? Eli Peeeli, that's who, and tonight he is getting his first taste of cereal. Huts thinks the time is right because Eli has lost that mouth reflex and no longer pushes everything out. I agree. Eli is more active than ever, coos a lot and needs the extra calories. I just hope he likes it.

Rolls

Eli is an eating machine. Last night he had 2 7 oz. bottles, one at 7:30 (which made him sleep until 2) and one at 2 during his wake up. I'm sure this will help him gain ground on his cousin Sophia, who is a pound heavier, 1/2 inch taller and 6 months older. His eating habits have also given him lots of fat rolls. He has multiple chins, arm pits, legs and sometimes no neck. He's already ready for a size 2 diaper at 11 weeks! With so much skin he's gotten a few spots that have gotten a small rash. But it has all cleared up without any intervention. I'm sure once he gets moving, the pounds will fall off like they did with his siblings. Its just funny to have such a big boy who is so young.

Smiley Boy

Eli is raspy and has been sleeping all night in his swing. He fusses a little in the swing, but not much. He sleeps from about 11 to 6 and wakes up happy but hungry. He usually smiles at me and coos while I dress him, and if I am lucky, I get the other two dressed before he demands a bottle. He is the best bay of the bunch!

Still Recovering

Eli still has a cough, which makes him raspy and hard to get to sleep and stay asleep. He spent much of last night in his swing. He finally fell into a good sleep at 3 this morning. I am now starting to feel the effects of being up much of the night. Tonight is Huts' turn. Lucky him!

Ewi the Skeleton

Grandma Marie bought Eli a skeleton shirt that glows in the dark. Christian and Tori think it's a real hoot. They loved watching him glow in the dark this morning. Eli didn't seem to notice. He was just happy as a clam to watch me blow dry my hair. He is a happy baby for the most part. He smiles way more than the other two ever did and working his way toward rolling over. He can get halfway over, on his side. He is also starting to get some belly time.

Quiet Weekend With Mama

While Christian and Tori were kicking up their heels at their aunt's wedding, Eli was having sweet dreams at home, The poor little guy came down with a nasty cold and slept all day Friday and much of the night in his swing. He was a little better on Saturday, but still slept a lot. He went to bed that night at 11, got at 3 and went back to bed at 5, where he slept until noon. He gave his dad hell last night, fussing in his sleep for five hours! He was a happy camper this morning and feel asleep before we even got into the car. Let's hope the kids at the babysitter's wear him out today and he sleeps well tonight.

Mommy Time

Eli is not going to the wedding. He does not travel well and has had enough trips for the time being. He is staying home with me and gets loads of Mommy time, three days and nights, to be exact. Our goal? To clean the house. Poor guy. he has to make a couple more trips to Brookfield soon, one in October and maybe one in November. We'll see how well the trip in October goes.

Eli also went to his 2 month doctor appointment today. He is 14 lbs 3 oz. which puts him in the 95th % in weight, 23.5 inches, 70% in height and 50 % in head size. He also got 3 immunizations. He didn't scream for long. After that he got to go to Sonic with Mama and Aunt Annie. A fun day.

Mucus Man

Eli has had some sort of mucus problems for awhile now. Yesterday, his right eye had mucus coming out of the tear duct. Last night he was stuffy. Who knows what today will bring. His parents would prefer he get over his illness quickly. Last night we both got about 4 hours of sleep due to staying up with him and getting up with him. He just had a hard time breathing and wasn't comfortable. Hopefully he makes up for it today with extra sleep which will help get rid of the mucus. He'll get the vaporizer tonight and may get to sleep in his bouncy or car seat. Hopefully that'll get everyone in the house more sleep. We all need it.

Sick One

All 3 kids have runny, snotty noses and this makes Eli's first at 7 weeks. He's not sleeping well keeping his Mama and Dada up most of the night. He's miserable most of the time too since he isn't sleeping well. Before all this started he was a pretty decent sleeper, only getting up once a night. For our kids that's a miracle in itself.

Eli has been well documented in pictures, but not too much on video yet. Splatter knocked the camera off the mantle, so we may not have many videos of these first few months of Eli. It seems to work, but we'll try to get a new one for Christmas. I'm sure there will be more video of Eli after then. We've already over documented the older two, I'm sure we'll do the same for Eli.

I Am THUNDERCHUNK!

I went in for my 2.5 week appointment and have some fascinating news. I have become a big boy. I weighed in at 10 lbs 2 oz for my appointment weight. I also grew another 1/4 inch up to 21.5 inches. My goal is to give my parents a hernia by my 6 month birthday. I like to be held and my weight gains are going to sock it to them!

In other important news about me, I sleep well for Dad, not so much for Mom. My streak of keeping Mom up at night continues! I've heard them say that I'm the easiest kid so far. That's what they think! Wait until I'm a little older and can pit Ollie and Tori against each other and sit back and watch the ensuing battle. I'm sure Mom and Dad won't catch on. In no time I'll be just like the Brain on Pinky and the Brain.

I do spend some time awake by myself checking things out. I watched a bit of the olympics. Then there was that whole red pillow show, while I laid on the couch. It was a red pillow that sat there. At least it was better than the brown couch show. I just wish my parents would change the channel once in awhile. As soon as I figure out the remote thingy, the power will be mine. Of course I could also learn how to turn my head...maybe after a nap.

First Trip

Eli made his first trip out of town this weekend. He behaved well for most of the trip and let his Mama sleep well for his first night in a hotel. At least for an infant. He only had 1 really bad fussy spell in the car on our way home. The rest of the time he slept or Ollie and Tori were able to help put his binky back in his mouth. Tori was a great substitute Mama since his Mama couldn't be in the back seat with him.

He's starting to eat more with each bottle. He only got up twice last night to eat. He'll get his Mama tonight. During his last appointment, he was 8 lbs. 13 oz. Surprisingly he's only in the 75th percent in height and weight. I would've thought he would be in the 95th. Maybe that's reserved for the 14 pounders. We met several people this weekend who either thought he was 2 months old or really tiny depending on their reference. He's big enough for us!

Knock, Knock

Who's there? Its me, Eli! I was a whopper too. You could tell fish stories about me if I was a fish. I was born 8/7/08 at 10:24 am. I came in at 20.5 inches long and 9 lbs. 5.6 ounces. If the doctor could've strung me up and for a winner photo he would've. He had to push 3 times to get me out of Mama's tummy. My big sister Tori only took 1 push, so I he had his work cut out for him.



As you can see, I have rolls. Rolls over my ears, extra chins and chubby legs. Ollie and Tori love me like crazy. Ollie has been hugging me and kissing me multiple times on every visit. Tori is a little less impressed, but she has given her share of loving as well. They both love holding me and Ollie gets to hold me all by himself.




Hopefully I will get to come home today, but I may have to wait another day. Mama is ready to come home and so am I. I'll also get a chance to meet the kitties who I'm sure will love me. I hope to see you all soon!

Just 3 Days

and our little alien Eli will be born. He has taken to ripping across my stomach and sticking up a knee, hand or foot of some sort. It's kind of gross, at least Ollie thinks it is. He keeps talking to Eli and kissing my stomach. I think he is looking forward to you coming out, Eli, more than anyone!

Just 10 More days and Counting!

My blankets are washed, my room is ready and Mom is hanging in there with all of the swelling. I am coming real soon, and I can't wait. It's getting cramped in here. Mom and Dad are getting anxious to meet me, and so are my big brother and sister. They all want to know what I look like since I wouldn't get in position at the sonograms. Mom wants to know if I have Dad's chin and nose, and if I will have blonde hair and blue or brown eyes. Ha, ha, ha, everyone will just have to wait. I've still got some time.