Sick Boy

We have been a little under the weather around here lately.  Elliot doesn’t get sick often and when he does it amazes me at how much energy he is still able to expel.  So when cuddle moments like this happen I cherish them! He has been waking up at night which is very uncommon for him and crying screaming like he is in pain.  I would normally ignore the cries but these are awful.  And all he seems to want is to be held.  One night I gave in and he laid his head on my shoulder while I rocked in the chair for an hour. Poor guy :( 

Since being home from Christmas we haven’t done much.  Most days are spent being lazy and getting better by playing in the toy bin. On a day when it was beautiful out and Elliot seemed to be having a “good” sick day we went to the park. 

Elliot’s 18 month stats: 33 1/4 inches tall and 29.6 lbs (down from 31, probably bc of the coughing and not eating).  Elliot is saying so many more words. We are starting to understand each other! Yah! He loves pointing at objects and calling out their names or points and likes me to say the name. Because of his new found communication skills he has started having more of an opinion and telling us what he wants.  He will tell me when it’s time to eat and sure enough he sits in his chair and eats his lunch or dinner….love that. He is also learning some of the titles of his favorite books and will ask for them by name (or partial name). He has also become a wiz at puzzles and asks for more once he completes one.  He climbs on, over, and up everything! Elliot still loves mickey, cars, and his books. Love this little man and can’t wait to see what new things he is doing next week!