Keys!

Lesson for today was not to let Elijah wander off with the keys! I had given them to him, as I do most days, having come in either the food shopping and thought no more of it until I came to lock the door this evening. No keys to be found!

I had to think like Elijah and hunt at his level. Having searched though his toys, ball pool and books I moved to the kitchen. I found them on the bottom shelf of the fridge...of course!! I remembered that I had put away the milk and Elijah had positioned himself to begin his regular rearranging of the contents (see previous post 6/3/15!!!). He must have abandoned the keys in favour of this new activity 😊 Lets hope chilling keys for 6 hours doesn't cause any damage to the battery, I'll find out in the morning!

Elijah says Papa

There is something magical when you see your little boy learn something and the pride that he has knowing he has nailed it. 

Yesterday evening just before bath Jo asked Elijah if he could say 'Papa'

Normally this would be followed by pointing at me (Papa) and grunting. Tonight though he quietly and clearly said 'Papa'. It was soft, gentle but very purposeful. It was amazing and beautiful and a moment I will treasure for all of my days. 

Next we need to work on Mama. :-)

More walks down the farm track

I take Elijah out for a walk down the farm track next to the house every day, as long as it's not raining hard. He is gaining so much confidence and speed in his walking, sometimes not needing to hold my hand at all...that has happened far too quickly for my liking!

Boys, sticks and mud!

A little sit down on the track!

Sophie joined us today :)

Just felt like a little lie down!

All nighter!

It had to be documented...17 months old today and last night was the first night Elijah has slept trough the night!!! Just a shame I didn't do the same. Let's see if it was a one off, although nights have been a lot more settled the last couple of weeks.