Elliot Newsletter January 2012

Elliot this winter has been so different from last. We have not had much snow and it has been mild. This has bummed you out as you are itching to get out and relish winter. When I picked you up from preschool today you demonstrated what you did while playing outside. You laid down in the snow and moved your arms up and down. You couldn't remember what it was called so I asked if it was a snow angel? And you jumped up and down with glee!

A few weeks ago we met some friends from preschool to go sledding. Last winter we you weren't that interested. This year, you loved it! You wanted to go again and again. Until you hit a bench at the bottom of the hill, then you were done.

You must be growing because you are eating like crazy! Seriously I can't keep the chicken fingers, bananas, frozen blueberries, bread(of course) and cheese stocked enough. You are hungry every two hours and complain of hunger before bed and first thing in the morning.


Screaming glee or anger or frustration is very common. So much so that you are sent to your room frequently where you close the door and run back and forth screaming. Then you come out all red-faced as if you have just ran around the block. How long will this screaming last? It grates on my nerves a bit...

You are the only person that can make Louise laugh right now. Your daddy and I try so hard to replicate what you do and she won't laugh for us. You guys have such a special bond and it makes me teary to watch sometimes.

You are becoming such a great big brother.
Love you buddy,

Mommy