Happy New Year!
I’m only a few days behind.
2011 was a good year.
A quiet year in the life of the Stevenson house.
We have no complaints at all to speak of and are thankful for the arrival for 2012.
Eli is 32 months now. Yes, 32.
So big.
He is seriously growing daily before our eyes.
He is wearing a 3T in pants and shirts.
He is wearing a size 8 toddler shoe.
He loves to take bubble baths and “shave.”
His favorite pastime is spent reading books. Any books. All books.
He is a total bookworm. And I’m 100% OK with that.
His favorite book is his Bible (really!)
Everynight Ryan reads Eli the stories of David & Goliath, Daniel in the Lions Den, & The Christmas Story.
Eli can recite them almost word for word.
It is beautiful.
He loves to play basketball.
His favorite toys are probably a tie between his two garbage trucks (yes, garbage trucks) and his two fire trucks.
He loves to sing, and sing loudly – another one of my favorites.
He’s become quite the conversationalist. It’s great fun to chat with him.
He loves to call people and talk to them on the phone.
He especially likes to call Grandpa, Pappy, and/or Daddy.
Everything is a daddy, mommy, or baby – crackers, cookies, birds, etc--based solely on size.
He’s becoming more and more aware of peoples emotions and feelings.
He gets concerned for others when they are sad, and is really good at celebrating with others when they are happy.
He prays daily. Love this.
He knows all of his teachers, and prays for them.
His memory amazes me.
He remembers so many details, places, and things that happened.
Really, it’s kinda weird.
He loves school and his friends there.
Eli’s love for life continues to grow.
His enthusiasm and joy is contagious.
He’s such a likable guy.
For all of these reasons, and so many more I am honored to be his mommy.
He’s an amazing blessing.
His laughter.
His smile.
His nature…..
all bring me multiple smiles everyday.
I’m blessed.
