Eli,
We’ve had lots of major things happen to our little family this month! First, Mommy and Daddy decided it was time to get a Mini-van. It wasn’t a decision that we came to lightly. I have always been very anti-mini-vans. But with adding another little one to the family, it just made sense. So, we did a little research and decided to go ahead and do it. We drove it home for Thanksgiving, and man, was it nice! So much room, we can comfortably carry everyone with us. I can’t believe how much I love this thing!
We were able to spend a whole week back home with family for Thanksgiving. We drove straight to Mama Jo and Papa Po’s house and spent a few days there. You loved everything about being there. You helped Mama Jo make pie. Papa Po tickled you and ate your ears. He even put you to work! You still ask me where Mama Jo and Papa Po's house is... You can't wait to go back for Christmas.
We spent Thanksgiving Day with Aunt Kelly, and we ate a lot of food. After fully stuffing ourselves, we took you to see the Plaza Lighting Ceremony. It’s a Kansas City Tradition that I absolutely love, and I was just certain that you’d love it too. Boy, was I wrong. The whole evening turned out to be a disaster. You had fallen asleep on the car ride down there, and you woke up grumpy. We learned quickly that grumpy Eli does not care too much for crowds or loud noises. Daddy ended up taking you off to the side, out of the crowd to try to calm you down, while I stayed with Aunt Kelly (that’s a whole other story). We eventually all met up again after the lights came on, the fireworks ended, and the crowds thinned out. You were pretty happy at that point, so we walked around for a few minutes to take in the sights. Next time? We’ll stand on a side street. Away from the noise.
We celebrated Mommy’s birthday in style this year - by heading downtown to the Children’s Museum. We finally got you to go on the carousel this time, and you LOVED it! I was so proud watching you ride around and around for the first time, and I was so excited when you said you wanted to ride it again. It brought tears to my eyes, seeing how happy you were.
Since it’s so close to Christmas, they’ve got a Winter Wonderland to play in and a Yule Slide to ride down. Mommy stood in line and rode down with you - it was a blast! I wasn’t sure how you’d handle it, because it was HUGE. But, you laughed the whole time and asked if Daddy would take you down again! We definitely have to go back before the holidays are over...
The biggest news this month is that we found out that you’re going to have a little brother! We haven’t really told you yet, because I am afraid to... I know you’ll be so excited that I’ll never hear the end of it. Although, maybe that wouldn’t be a bad thing - perhaps it would distract you from your constant chorus of “Mommy, I’s HUNGRY.” Hrmmm.
You’re going to love being a big brother. Your little brother already loves you SO much, I just know it.
Love,
Mommy
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