I’ve been trying to decide whether or not to continue writing you each month. But then I think back over the last 4 weeks and remember all of the things we did, and I can’t imagine not writing it all down for you. Our lives are so busy, and sometimes it’s hard to make time to sit down and try to remember all of the things you learned and did. I’ve realized how important it is to capture these memories; so, just as I said this time last year - I think I’ll stick with it for a while longer.
We’ve had a lot of fun this month. We celebrated your second birthday. With no family close enough to spoil you, our friends (our Indy family) came over and showered you with gifts. We are so lucky to be surrounded by such wonderful people here - they all love you so much!
One of my favorite ways that we celebrated your birthday was taking you to see Yo Gabba Gabba Live! Daddy and I didn’t know what to expect when we walked into the theater. We sat you down in your seat, and you stayed there. Once the Gabba Gang came out, your eyes were glued to that stage. With the end of each song, you clapped and yelled “yeah!” I had so much fun singing and dancing with you. I know you won’t remember it years down the road, but Daddy and I will. And it will always be one of my favorite memories.
We found time to go to the pumpkin patch this month. It was a cute little farm, and there was a lot of stuff for you to do. One of your favorite things was running through the corn maze. You didn’t quite get it that you were supposed to stay on path - you found lots of short cuts, just running through the lines of corn. You giggled the whole time.
With the weather changing, Daddy and I decided that it would be a good time to get the basement all cleaned up and organized so that you can use it as a play area during the cold winter months. We took your car down there, and you have so much fun driving it in and out and around the boxes. I usually take my iPod down there so we can jam while we play. Sometimes a good song will come on and you’ll stop what you’re doing to shake your little tush. When the song ends, you ask if we can hear it again. You’ve got great taste in music!
This year, we took you trick-or-treating for the very first time. Daddy and I had a hard time deciding what to dress you up as, so we went to the store and let you choose. The only costume you didn’t say “no” to was Superman. On Halloween night, you fought us with all of your might - you did NOT want to wear that costume! Once I explained to you that putting it on meant that you could go back outside to play, you decided maybe it wouldn’t be so bad after all. We walked around the block - you had so much fun. You were very polite, saying “please” and “thank you,” but there were only a few “treats” in there. Next year, I am sure you’ll have it all figured out.
I've noticed over the last couple of weeks that you're really becoming self-aware. Eli is a pretty hard name to say for a little guy, so you've taken to calling yourself "YiYi." You love to give high-fives to yourself in the mirror. You talk to your reflection in the fixtures in the bath. You even tried to "Tickle YiYi" while we were driving home the other day - Daddy and I looked back to see your wiggling your fingers at your chest, repeating "tickle, tickle." You made Mommy and Daddy laugh, at least!
I love to just sit and watch you play. You’ve changed so much over the last month or two, it’s just crazy to think about. I’m so proud of you, and I love you more than words could ever say.
You’re Awesome, YiYi.
Love,
Mommy.
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